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A famous coloured cartoon from the Glasgow Looking Glass, Glasgow's first comic book, dated 23rd July 1825 depicts large crowds visiting the stalls and stages ercted ond the edge of Glasgow Green during the Glasgow Fair.

The attractions include a circus, a theatre and a number of "penny geggies" where customers could watch the performances of touring actors and entertainers for a small entrance fee. There are stalls selling food and drink all along the Saltmarket.

Frank Codone was the founder of a fairground dynasty that has lasted for over 200 years in Scotland. Originating from Italy the Codonas arrived in Scotland during a period of sustained growth in the entertainment business. The range and scale of spectacles in cities was expanding by the end of the eighteenth century with the arrival of large travelling menageries (Bostock) purpose built and travelling circuses and 'show-fronted' theatre booths. Glasgow Fair in particular saw a period of rapid expansion in the 1820's.

References Bruce, F, (ed) 2010, Flashbacks, Showfolk, An Oral History of a Fairground Dynasty ISBN 978-1-905267-45-3

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