TW426833 Proclaiming Stagshaw Fair at Corbridge (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 67.2x94.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The agent of the Duke of Northumberland is shown in the centre of Corbridge in Northumberland; He is about to announce the opening of Stagshaw Bank Fair; This was a large summertime fair which took place throughout the 19th century; The formality of the group of officials is humorously contrasted with the few people gathered to hear the announcement; Horses in the background are on their way to be sold at the fair;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright.