Merrie England

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A Scottish Performance, Dining, dancing, theatre, and souvenir shops were just some of the fun a visitor could have when they visited "Merrie England" at the Fair.

Ye Old Smoke Shop in Merrie England at the 1939 New York World's Fair — Ye Old Smoke Shop - photo 211

Canterbury Inn at the 1939 New York World's Fair — Canterbury Inn - photo 028

Shakespeare Craft Shop at the 1939 New York World's Fair — Shakespeare Craft Shop

Submitted by Mary Lew Renninger of Bally, PA are these photos of her parents: James Needham John Meadowcroft III and his wife, Lily Ella Worrall.

James really enjoyed Merrie Old England since he was born in the United Kingdom and arrived here in the United States at the age of 9-months.

The Irish Linen Handkerchief Shop at the 1939 New York World's Fair — The Irish Linen Handkerchief Shop

Globe Theater Entrance at the 1939 New York World's Fair — Globe Theater Entrance - photo 155

Scottish Performance at the 1939 New York World's Fair — Scottish Performance - photo 205

Red Lion Inn at the 1939 New York World's Fair — Red Lion Inn - photo 197

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