Antedating of Flea Market (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Michael Quinion]

Wilson wrote:

> You know, I'm not even certain that such a thing as a flea circus
> exists. I've heard of the flea circus all of my life, but I've never
> seen one or met anybody else who's seen one. AFAIK, the entire concept may
> be some kind of shaggy-dog story.

Take a look at

  http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2000/aug/08/edinburgh2000.edinburgh


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