Fairs Collection (page 10)

The Spanish City amusement park in Whitley Bay - holidaymakers enjoy a spin on one of the rides

The Spanish City amusement park in Whitley Bay - Ross Skingsley, 8, Jay Jones, 3, and Lauren Skinglsey, 5, enjoy the new pink elephant swing

Children & adults enjoy a day at the fair on the man powered roundabout. Date: 1888

A car rushes round the loop at the Switchback on the pier at Atlantic City, America. Date: 1901

The Switchback ride at the Jardin de Frascati, Le Havre, France. Date: 1846

Sideshow performers
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Crowd watching sideshow performers in front of circus posters, outdoors. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Boy Unsure of Carousel Date: 1950

Ireland pig fair at Trim, County Meath 1870
Ireland pig fair at Trim, County Meath. Date: 1870

An Irish Fair 1870
Scene at an Irish fair, selling calves. Date: 1870

CLIMBING THE POLE / FAIR
Climbing the pole. This game originated from an idea by M. Franck, a doctor who decided that humans should re-learn such skills previously used to climb trees & forage for food

CUCKFIELD FAIR / 1790
A scene at a quiet village fair in Cuckfield. Date: circa 1790

MONTAGNES RUSSES 1799
The first slide of its kind in Paris Date: 1799

Houndsditch Sunday fair 1855
Houndsditch Sunday fair. Date: 1855

COUNTRY FAIR / MEETING
A couple meet up with a friend for a chat at a country fair. Date: 1825

GREENWICH FAIR / SIDESHOW
Visitors to Greenwich Fair enjoy the hustle and bustle of the sideshows, including the Surprisingly Corpulent Female. Date: 1839

Fairground scene - Christophers First Appearance in public by John Leech from The Struggles and Adventures of Christopher Tadpole by Albert Smith. Date: circa 1848

FAIRS / EPPING FOREST
Fairlop Fair in Epping Forest Date: 1843

Sideshows at Bartholomew Fair Date: 1845

LEIPZIG FAIR / 1830
A busy scene at Leipzig fair as people mill around the stalls. Date: 1830

ENTERTAINMENT / FAIRS
BARTHOLOMEW FAIR. Date: 1739

A fair in Russia in 1803 Date: 1803

Festival of Britain Pleasure Gardens, Battersea Park 1951

Festival of Britain in 1951
The helter skelter at the Pleasure Gardens in Battersea Park 1951

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

Mazeppa, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

The Burning of Moscow: A Grand Military and Equestrian Spectacle, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Tom Thumb, 1942. Artist: Day & Haghe
Tom Thumb, 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]

The Burmese War: A Grand Naval and Military Melo-Drama, 1942. Artist: R. Cruikshank
The Burmese War: A Grand Naval and Military Melo-Drama, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Arena of Astleys Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road, 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]

An Eighteenth-Century Riding School, Showing the Transition to the Circus Ring, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

A Roman Mosaic at Lyons, Representing the Circus Games, 1942. Artist: F. Artaud
A Roman Mosaic at Lyons, Representing the Circus Games, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Dan Leno, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]. (Colorised black and white print)

Cookes Royal Equestrian Circus, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Kurt Lowengard Hanukkah mass Jewish arts crafts
Kurt Lowengard, Hanukkah mass of Jewish arts and crafts in connection with an exhibition of free art, paper, lithography, Total: height: 104, 5 cm; width: 74, 5 cm, monogrammed: recto re

Piero Todeschini X Internationale Mailander Mustermesse 1929
Piero Todeschini, X. Internationale Mailander Mustermesse 1929, paper, lithography, total: height: 140 cm; width: 97 cm, signed: in print and left: Piero Todeschini with signet IHSV, event posters

Lotte World theme park in Jamsil, Seoul, Korea

Stagshaw Bank Fair - Corbridge, Northumberland
Michael Jones reading the rules of the Stagshaw Bank Fair at the Market Cross, Corbridge on Tyne, Northumberland. The Fair, traditionally held on 4th July

Colourful painted horses on a fairground carousel

Sturdy and Youngs circular velocipede, dated 1869
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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.