I am forced to admit there is something I don't know! I'm relying on you folks to keep this under your hats, but I have to do a little research.

I live in a little village in Staffordshire called Stonnall. We've decided to celebrate the new ... oops, nearly used the 'N' word! Let's just say we've decided to celebrate, and we're going to hold an 18th century day of entertainments. we shall have all the usual outdoor fun, like food sellers, musicians, games, sideshows. The problem is, getting down to specifics, what did 18th c people do for fun? What did they eat? Did the have broadside sellers back then? We could have a public hanging, complete with the 'last confession of the condemned man' on sale; and maybe a last-minute rescue (to be on the safe side).

If anyone can offer suggestions, I'd be dead chuffed.

Steve