Funfair Collection (#14)

Funfair Fairground study Women merry-go-round
The Funfair, Fairground study. Women on a merry-go-round ?, merry-go-round, roundabout, chair o plane, George Hendrik Breitner, 1880 - 1923, panel, oil paint (paint), h 27 cm × w 21.5 cm

English Society Enjoying A Fair In The 19th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Funfair Near Eiffel Tower

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England; A Ferris Wheel Illuminated At Night

Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Midway Rides At Night With Fireworks At The Calgary Stampede

Ferris Wheel And Other Rides, Derry, Ireland

Merry Go Round, Hampton Court, London, Uk

Amusement Ride In The Evening With Lights And Motion; Portland, Oregon, United States of America

A Large Red Ferris Wheel; Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England; A Ferris Wheel And Fountains Illuminated At Night

Giant Swing At An Amusement Park

Jim MacLaine at the funfair
David Essex in a sequence from That ll Be The Day (1973)

At the funfair
Robert Lindsay as Terry and David Essex as Jim MacLaine take a walk at the funfair where Jim MacLaine works in That ll Be The Day (1973)

Mike takes a beating
Ringo Starr as Mike is beaten up by a gang of boys in That ll Be The Day (1973)

Jim MacLaine hands a soft toy at the funfair
David Essex in a scene from That ll Be The Day (1973)

Barnum's Circus Parade Victorian period

Freddie Mills at Battersea fun fair with Buffalo Bill Freddie Mills, one-time light heavyweight of the world playing the clown to Buffalo Bills cowboy in 1962. 21st August 1962

A belle of the sideshows attracts the attention of both young and old. Note the spelling in the top right corner, Yes their lovely girls here at the Hoppings in 1955 on Newcastles Town Moor

A hint of naughtiness, and all for sixpence (old pennies at that) at the Hoppings in the late 1950s on Newcastles Town Moor

Curious crowds pass the sideshows at the Hoppings in 1965 at Newcastle Town Moor 26/06/55

Some of the sideshows available to the corwds at the Hoppings in 1955 at Newcastle Town Moor. 26/06/55

It was nearing midnight and although thousands had gone home, many were still enjoying all the fun of the fair at the Hoppings in 1956 at Newcastle Town Moor. 26/06/56

The first day crowd starts to thicken at the Hoppings in 1964 on Newcastles Town Moor

Funfair, Vale of Health Hotel, Hampstead Heath, NW London
Funfair and Tea Garden, Vale of Health Hotel, Hampstead Heath, NW London. Date: circa 1910

Helter skelter at a funfair. Date: 20th century

Gingerbread hearts, Oktoberfest, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Fun on the flying machine at Southport, Merseyside
Fun on Hiram Maxims " Captive Flying Machine" amusement ride at Southport, Merseyside, which opened in 1904. Testament to the design

Ferris Wheel on top of the Dream Mall Shopping Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Chairoplane, Oktoberfest, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

A Famous Tight-Rope Walker of the Seventeenth Century, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Bartholomew Fair: From the Inside, 1942. Artist: R. Cruikshank
Bartholomew Fair: From the Inside, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Scenes in Harlequin Red-Riding-Hood, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

A Village Fair, 1942. Artist: Joseph Parry
A Village Fair, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Bartholomew Fair: From the Outside, 1942. Artists: Thomas Rowlandson, Augustus Charles Pugin
Bartholomew Fair: From the Outside, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

La Foire De Village, (Village Fair), 1785, (1913). Artist: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
La Foire De Village, (Village Fair), 1785, (1913). After Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (1755-1830). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866. Artist: George Hunt
The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866; showing a marching band, people eating and drinking and a fairground ride

The Daub Fair A monstrous jumble sale, c1927, (1927). Artist: Henry Franks Waring
The Daub Fair A monstrous jumble sale, c1927, (1927). From A Book About Paris by George and Pearl Adam. [Jonathan Cape, London, 1927]

A Fair in Madrid, 1779 (1939). Artist: Francisco Goya
A Fair in Madrid, 1779 (1939). A seller displays vessels, furniture, used clothing and paintings in the Plaza de la Cebada, Madrid with the dome of San Francisco el Grande in distance

Sclater Street Bird Fair on Sunday Morning, 1901. Artist: RA Shield
Sclater Street Bird Fair on Sunday Morning, 1901. From The Sunday Strand Vol. IV, [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1901]

A fete at Horselydown, Southwark, in 1590, 1904. From London in the Time of Tudors, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Venice: A Fair in the Piazza San Marco Seen through an Archway at the South-West End, c1863. Painting held at the Victoria And Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXII

Greenwich Fair, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Greenwich Fair, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

The Fair, c1870, (1903). Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
The Fair, c1870. After Francis Wheatley (1747-1801). From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

The Fair Day, c19th century, (1925). Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Fair Day. After a water-colour by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944). From The Studio Volume 89 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

Cup and ball fair, during the reign of Louis XIV, France, 17th century (1882-1884). Artist: Smeeton
Cup and ball fair, during the reign of Louis XIV, France, 17th century (1882-1884). After a 17th century engraving. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume III

A milk fair, St Jamess Park, London, 1891. Artist: J Greenaway
A milk fair, St Jamess Park, London, 1891. From Old and New London: a Narrative of its History, its People and its Places, volume IV, by Edward Walford, pulished by Cassell and Company (1891)

A fete in Algeria, 1957

A coconut shy during a bank holiday on Blackheath Common, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hall
A coconut shy during a bank holiday on Blackheath Common, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

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Step right up and experience the magic of the funfair. 🎡✨ Welcome to Wonderland, where Revere Beach in Massachusetts, USA comes alive with laughter and excitement. Jim MacLaine is hard at work maneuvering the dodgem cars, ensuring everyone has a thrilling ride. Over at the mini golf course, David Essex and Ringo Starr share a laugh as they try their hand at sinking a hole-in-one. But it's not just about famous faces having fun - Wanstead Flats Fair brings joy to people from all walks of life. Bob Wilson may not be able to read or write, but he has built himself up in this vibrant community. Seen here in the pay-box, he takes pride in contributing to this lively event. The opening of the new water chute at Belle Vue Fairground and Gardens adds an extra splash of adventure for thrill-seekers young and old. The screams of delight can be heard throughout as families create unforgettable memories together. Fundraising funfair med01_01_0493 captures hearts as people come together for a good cause. The spirit of giving fills every corner as attendees enjoy games, rides, and delicious treats while supporting those in need. Mike and Jim take on the dodgems with fierce determination - their competitive spirits shining through each twist and turn. Laughter echoes across the fairgrounds as friends challenge each other for victory. From past times to present day, fairs have always been a place where friendships are forged. Ringo Starr and David Essex share genuine camaraderie amidst all the excitement - proving that even celebrities find joy within these colorful festivities. As we delve into history's treasure trove, we stumble upon James Gillray's Election fair captured in 1795 at Copenhagen Fields in Islington, London. This artwork reminds us that fairs have long served as platforms for social gatherings where politics intertwine with amusement. And who could forget La Grande Rome in Morocco.