Fairs Collection (page 8)

Fetes at Strasburg (engraving)
1618295 Fetes at Strasburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fetes at Strasburg. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 July 1852)

July Fete in the Champs Elysees (engraving)
1617250 July Fete in the Champs Elysees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: July Fete in the Champs Elysees)

Fete at Bedford Lodge, Campden Hill (engraving)
1617236 Fete at Bedford Lodge, Campden Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete at Bedford Lodge, Campden Hill)

The Fair of St Cloud, near Paris (engraving)
1625960 The Fair of St Cloud, near Paris (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fair of St Cloud, near Paris)

Devonshire Fete, Chiswick, the Conservatories (engraving)
1594264 Devonshire Fete, Chiswick, the Conservatories (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devonshire Fete, Chiswick, the Conservatories)

The Fair (bodycolour)
1214090 The Fair (bodycolour) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840); 69.7x46.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Fete at Bromley (engraving)
1594221 Fete at Bromley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete at Bromley. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 18 July 1846)

Fete at Grosvenor-House, on Monday, in Aid of the Funds of "The Hospital for Women
1608023 Fete at Grosvenor-House, on Monday, in Aid of the Funds of " The Hospital for Women, " in Soho-Square (engraving) by English School

The Irish Fair, 1923 (lithograph)
874644 The Irish Fair, 1923 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 47.94 x52.71 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

The Besieged, a Sketch at a Grand Bazzar (engraving)
1057965 The Besieged, a Sketch at a Grand Bazzar (engraving) by Macbeth, James (1847-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Besieged, a Sketch at a Grand Bazzar)

Three Famous Fair (engraving)
1049007 Three Famous Fair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Famous Fair)

En Fete, Normandy (engraving)
1054003 En Fete, Normandy (engraving) by Hennessy, William John (1839-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Fete, Normandy)

Bazaar and Fancy Fair in the Exhibition Palace, Dublin, in Aid of the Masonic Female Orphan School (engraving)
1060743 Bazaar and Fancy Fair in the Exhibition Palace, Dublin, in Aid of the Masonic Female Orphan School (engraving) by English School

St Giless Fair, Oxford, View looking towards St Giless Church (b / w photo)
1100224 St Giless Fair, Oxford, View looking towards St Giless Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Giless Fair, Oxford)

A Group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia (engraving)
1103007 A Group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Paris Fetes, Oriental Joust on the Seine (engraving)
1098180 The Paris Fetes, Oriental Joust on the Seine (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Fetes, Oriental Joust on the Seine)

The Fetes at Paris, Entry of the Army of Italy into Paris, Triumphal Arch at the Place de la Bastille
1098164 The Fetes at Paris, Entry of the Army of Italy into Paris, Triumphal Arch at the Place de la Bastille, representing the Front of Milan Cathedral (engraving) by European School

Temple of chocolate by Stollwerck (chromolitho)
961346 Temple of chocolate by Stollwerck (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of chocolate by Stollwerck, made from 30)

On The Serpentine (colour litho)
961248 On The Serpentine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On The Serpentine, people on te fraozen surface of the Serpentine River, London)

Children climbing on large snowman figure at Silcocks Fair at Skelmersdale 17th May 1973

Liverpool 3-0 Bayern Munich, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Quarter-final 1st Leg match at Anfield, Wednesday 10th March 1971. Our Picture Shows... match action

Mechanical Handling Exhibition, Earls Court, London, Tuesday 5th May 1970. Our Picture Shows... left to right, Mandy Lee, Lynne Hamilton

Mechanical Handling Exhibition, Earls Court, London, Tuesday 5th May 1970. Our Picture Shows... Valerie Pugh giving a lift to Jenny Mould on an electric tow tractor on the Lancing Bagnall stand at

Fair organised by Lanchester Polytechnic Arts Festival, complete with dodgems, controversially setup only a few yards from Coventry Cathedral, 4th January 1973

The Daily Mirror Group Stand at The Newsagents Fair, exhibition hall complex, Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Belle Vue, Manchester, Tuesday 28th February 1961

Start of the Festival Parade of Focus On Manchester. Smiles all round despite the rain at the start of the exhibition. 9th April 1970

British Food Fair at Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, organised by The Camping Club of Great Britain, 27th June 1952. Our picture shows

The Daily Post and Echo Stand at the Advertising and Marketing Exhibition, Olympia, London, 18th July 1933. Slogan, The Capital of an Industrial Population of 4 Millions

Kings Lynn Mart Fair, Norfolk. 15th February 1953

Union Jack Giant Balloon at Expo 70 Pretty receptionist, 23 year old Lynne Roberts, attempts a Charles Atlas pose beneath one of the huge balloons destined to fly over the British pavilion at

Union Jack Giant Balloon at Expo 70 Little Miss Susan Howlett, five, is dwarfed by the huge balloon destined to fly over the British pavilion at the Expo 70

Holme Valley charity fete held at The Cricketers Arms, Deanhouse. 29th May 1988

British International Motor Show, held at Earls Court, London, 17th to 27th October 1951. Pictured, Rolls Royce Hooper

Agricultural Show Cleveland, 28th July 1984

Agricultural Show Cleveland, 26th July 1986

Throwing hot pennies to children at Honiton Fair, Devon. August 1943

Clothes Show Live, NEC, Birmingham, 6th December 1990

Clothes Show Live, Photo-call and Rehearsals, Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham, 5th December 1990

Clothes Show Live, NEC, Birmingham, 6th December 1990

Clothes Show Live, NEC, Birmingham, 7th December 1991. Scenes from the Catwalk

Clothes Show Live, NEC, Birmingham, 3rd December 1994. Scenes from the Catwalk

The Lord Mayor Councillor W Sheridan, has his sights set on the top prize on the rifle range after opening the Great Fair, Coventry 29th May 1973

Workmen check over the new giant water chute built at Belle Vue. our camera gives you the view of the passengers will have as they start their exciting journey down the chute into the water

Bingo is a firm favourite among the fairground goers

Nurses pushing a child in a wheelchair around Barts Fair, circa 1938

Parents watch as their children ride on a merry-go-round at Blackheath Fair April 1938

A group of nurses laugh as one has to dunk her hand into a bucket at Barts Fair and a look of shock as she does it circa 1938

Children and adults playing a game at Blackheath Fair April 1938

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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.