In 1818, 49-year-old Uriah Megar went to Fairlop Fair to earn money by caring for horses for visitors to support his large family. On his way home, he fell from a wagon and sustained severe injuries when the wheels crushed both of his legs. He passed away a few days later. 

During the evening, William Haydon and some friends were approached by Thomas Smith and a group of 10 to 12 individuals. Smith demanded money, pushed Haydon to the ground, and stole coins from his pockets. Smith was subsequently apprehended, convicted of the crime, and executed. 

In 1819, Mr. Latouch, from Valentine's Estate, asked a man to look after his mare. While the man was taking the horse for water, a drum startled it, causing the mare to bolt. The man suffered a serious head injury, and the horse broke two legs.