Fairs Collection (page 2)

Blackpool Log Flume
These holidaymakers are getting wetter than they bargained for on the Log Flume at the famous Pleasure Beach funfair, Blackpool, Lancashire, England! Date: late 1960s

Earls Court Wheel
The Giant Ferris Wheel at Earls Court, London, showing the emergency evacuation procedure - a picture which was no doubt intended to reassure nervous passengers Date: 1894

The Stratford-on-Avon Mops
The two Statute of Mop Fairs in Stratford-on-Avon are held on the day after Michaelmas Day and the second Friday in October - their institution dates back to the days of Richard I

Building a wooden Rollercoaster - Ramsgate Seafront
Huge scaffolding erected for the construction of a wooden rollercoaster on the seafront - part of the Merrie England funfair at Ramsgate, Kent, England

Stamford Country Fair - general view of the fair (includes the first bioscope show - Randall Williams)

Fair / Car Ride, Kings Lyn
A petrol car ride (owned by F Thompson), Kings Lynn (cars manufactured by R E Chambers Co. USA)

Switchback, Butlin s
Figure 8 switchback at Butlins Holiday Camp, Mablethorpe. Built in France, the ride was originally sited at Butlins Skegness camp

Funfair, Tibidabo, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Roll Up, Roll Up / Fair
A large crowd gathers round to look at the sideshows

Postcard of Carousel
A merry-go-round at Worthing

Bartholomew Fair / 1828
A theatrical sideshow at Bartholomew Fair

Sturdy and Young's circular velocipede
5616632 Sturdy and Young's circular velocipede; (add.info.: Sturdy and Young's circular velocipede: intended for private and public pleasure grounds and courtyards. American, 1869)

The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831
MMM5457535 The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831, the Thames froze during very cold winters

Letter E (engraving)
8632586 Letter E (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter E. Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn, George Routledge)

The Foppish Rope-Dancer, 1663 (engraving)
8632578 The Foppish Rope-Dancer, 1663 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foppish Rope-Dancer, 1663)

Lee and Harper's Booth, 1728 (engraving)
8632568 Lee and Harper's Booth, 1728 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lee and Harper's Booth, 1728)

Roger Smith, of the Cap and Bells, 1760 (engraving)
8632563 Roger Smith, of the Cap and Bells, 1760 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger Smith, of the Cap and Bells, 1760)

Booth-actors refreshments (engraving)
8632560 Booth-actors refreshments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Booth-actors refreshments)

A Cause before the Court of Pie-Powder (engraving)
8632559 A Cause before the Court of Pie-Powder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cause before the Court of Pie-Powder)

Mr Lane, the Conjuror (engraving)
8632554 Mr Lane, the Conjuror (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Lane, the Conjuror)

The Mermaid (engraving)
8632542 The Mermaid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mermaid. Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

Evening in Smithfield, Fair Time, 1858 (engraving)
8632541 Evening in Smithfield, Fair Time, 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening in Smithfield, Fair Time, 1858)

The carman of Kildare, going to the fair (colour litho)
8642521 The carman of Kildare, going to the fair (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The carman of Kildare, going to the fair)

Priory Seal, St Bartholomew (engraving)
8672394 Priory Seal, St Bartholomew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priory Seal, St Bartholomew)

Familiar yet Distant (engraving)
8672395 Familiar yet Distant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Familiar yet Distant)

Going to the Fair (colour litho)
8674316 Going to the Fair (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Fair)

Guckkastenmann / Peep Box Man (colour litho)
8666249 Guckkastenmann / Peep Box Man (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guckkastenmann)

Schaubude / Show Booth (colour litho)
8666188 Schaubude / Show Booth (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schaubude)

Bicycle polo match at Marlow fete, Buckinghamshire, 1902 (b/w photo)
8626542 Bicycle polo match at Marlow fete, Buckinghamshire, 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycle polo match at Marlow fete)

Interior of the proposed building of the Great International Exhibition, 1862 (engraving)
8677136 Interior of the proposed building of the Great International Exhibition, 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bartholomew Fair (engraving)
8632590 Bartholomew Fair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartholomew Fair. Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

Blowing the Serpent (engraving)
8632580 Blowing the Serpent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blowing the Serpent)

Merry Andrew (engraving)
8632575 Merry Andrew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merry Andrew. Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

Joseph Clark, the Posture Maker (engraving)
8632572 Joseph Clark, the Posture Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Clark, the Posture Maker)

The Ups and Downs, 1728 (engraving)
8632564 The Ups and Downs, 1728 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ups and Downs, 1728)

Hot Gingerbread! (engraving)
8632550 Hot Gingerbread! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hot Gingerbread! Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

James Sharp England, the Flying Pieman (engraving)
8632548 James Sharp England, the Flying Pieman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Sharp England, the Flying Pieman)

A Long-tail Pig or a Short-tail Pig (engraving)
8632547 A Long-tail Pig or a Short-tail Pig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Long-tail Pig or a Short-tail Pig)

Christian and Faithful Led in Chains up and down the Fair (engraving)
8673634 Christian and Faithful Led in Chains up and down the Fair (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

World's Children: French, At the Fair (colour litho)
8625628 World's Children: French, At the Fair (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: French, At the Fair)

View of "Witney Feast" (b/w photo)
8651935 View of "Witney Feast" (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

General view of the moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850
3359177 General view of the moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850; (add.info.: General view of the moving pavement)

The moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850
3331083 The moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago, 1850; (add.info.: General view of the moving pavement and travelling benches built for the World Fair Chicago)

Art. Entertainment. The cat's music. Fair show, France, 1702 (poster)
3434585 Art. Entertainment. The cat's music. Fair show, France, 1702 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment. The cat's music)

Art. Entertainment. Fair show: Gros Jean's daughter lost. Poster, France, c.1705 (poster)
3434583 Art. Entertainment. Fair show: Gros Jean's daughter lost. Poster, France, c.1705 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment)

Bartholomew Fair, title-page illustration (engraving)
8632589 Bartholomew Fair, title-page illustration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartholomew Fair, title-page illustration)

Effigy of Rayer (engraving)
8632588 Effigy of Rayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effigy of Rayer. Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

Head of Rayer (engraving)
8632585 Head of Rayer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of Rayer. Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

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Step right up and experience the thrill of fairs. From the iconic Hull Fair in 1905 to the heart-stopping roller coasters like "The Big One, " Europe's largest at Pleasure Beach, these events have captivated audiences for generations. The adrenaline rush as you soar through the air on a rollercoaster is unmatched, leaving you breathless and craving more. But they can not just about thrilling rides; they also offer a glimpse into different cultures and traditions. Take, for instance, the three cockle women from Pembrokeshire in South Wales, showcasing their unique heritage. And let's not forget about Southwark Fair immortalized by Hogarth or the enchanting carousel music that fills our ears. Fairs bring people together from all walks of life. At Wanstead Flats Fair, families gather to enjoy games, food stalls, and live entertainment while creating lasting memories. Witnessing an Irish Cob horse pulling a traveler caravan towards Appleby Horse Fair evokes a sense of wanderlust and adventure. In times gone by, even frozen rivers became fairgrounds during Frost Fairs on the Thames. Pauline Baynes' artwork beautifully captures this magical scene where ice-skating and merriment abound. For those seeking peculiar attractions, there's nothing quite like visiting Crooked House in Southend or stepping back in time to Dreamland Margate in 1938 – both offering whimsical experiences that defy reality. And who can resist King's Lynn Mart? This vibrant fair has been delighting visitors since the 1920s with its lively atmosphere filled with laughter and excitement. So whether it's experiencing hair-raising thrills on colossal roller coasters or immersing yourself in cultural wonders at traditional fairs across Britain – one thing is certain: fairs hold an irresistible allure that continues to captivate us all.