Fairs Collection (page 15)

Luna Park Funfair at the Harbour, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

GLC-LFB Open day at Eltham fire station, SE London
Located in Eltham High Street, SE London, Eltham fire station throws open its doors for a charity fete held in the fire station yard

The International Exhibition - Antwerp, Belgium
The Exposition of 1930 was an international exposition that took place in LiÞºÑ, Belgium between May 3 and November 3, 1930

Fiddler in Thomas Hardy Drama Festival, Dorchester
At the Thomas Hardy Drama Festival in Dorchester, Dorset, Henry Bailey, the old fiddler, played the College Hornpipe in the play The Three Wayfarers

Fair at Lund, Scania, Sweden. Date: 1858

Servants fair
Servants-fair, Vasteras, Sweden. Date: 1858

Spitalfields Annual Festival
A basket race at the annual fair at Spitalfields Market, London. mid 1970s

Merry-Go-Round

Building a Marquee

Blackpool Funfair
A fairground ride on Blackpool Pleasure Beach funfair, Lancashire, England. Date: late 1960s

Hampstead Fair 1930S
All thoughts are now on Bank Holiday and preparations are being made everywhere. Here we see men getting the fairground ready on Hampstead Heath, London. Date: early 1930s

Fairground Roundabout
Lots of cloth caps and cloche hats in evidence at this busy fairground roundabout. Date: early 1930s

Funfair Marquee
Curious boys, trying to peep into a circus or funfair tent! Date: 1930s

Carousel Horses
Retouching the paintwork on traditional wooden carousel horses before the start of the travelling fair season, Britain. Date: 1930s

Putting up a Marquee
Workmen erecting a fairground marquee. Date: early 1930s

Rifle Range
A young man tries to impress his girl, by aiming for the Bulls Eye on a fairground Rifle Range at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland. Date: 1962

British Industries Exhibition, Olympia 1947
An orderly queue forms at the bus stop outside Olympia, in Kensington, Olympia where the 1947 British Industries Fair is being held. 1947

Piccadilly Amusements
An amusement arcade in Piccadilly, in central London. Date: 1900

Rustic Fete at Northfleet, Kent - a successful competitor climbs the greasy pole and wins the flitch of bacon, to the plaudits of the crowd Date: 1832

Test your Strength
A man tests his punch at a fairground sideshow, while some impressed onlookers gather round to watch. Date: 1950s

Fairground 1930S
A busy scene at a fairground, showing families milling around the rides, most of them wearing various types of hats - cloche, pith helmets, straw boaters, trilbys, etc. Date: early 1930s

Queue of traffic behind horse drawn Gypsy caravans on road to Appleby Fair, Cumbria, England, may

Wonder Wheel, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, United States of America, North America

Bartholomew Fair (1721)
Coloured, semi-circular illustration of Bartholomew Fair (1721), with small text giving the history of the fair, published by J. F. Setchel, London, c1820. HPF/5C/47

The Man Who Stole the Prize Marrow by H. M. Bateman
Humorous scene showing the interior of a tent at an agricultural show, with plants, vegetables and flowers arranged on trestle tables for judging, while a cheeky chap decides to abscond with a huge

Frost Fair Thames 1814
Frost fair on the Thames: it lasted from 31 January until 5 February 1814

Country Fair
Scene at a country fair, with performers and traders vying for fair-goers custom

French Hiring Fair
La louee des gens de ferme : in the Charolais and other districts, farm servants are recruited at annual hiring fairs

Mitcham Fair 1930S
Workmen getting the roundabouts ready at Mitcham Fair, Surrey, England

Distorting Mirror
Photographer takes picture of men and women reflected in a distorting mirror

FROST FAIR OF 1683 / 4
A view of the Frost Fair held on the Thames. The stalls formed Friezland Street alias Blanket Fair and included a Tavern, Coffeehouse and Weavers

Aerial Swing / Luna Park
A view of the aerial swing, Luna Park, Coney Island, New York, USA, at night when the park is deserted

Grand Centrifugal Ride
The Grand Centrifugal railway was an early type of rollercoater, in which participants sat in sledges / carriages which went down a ramp and around two circles

Topsy-Turvy Railway
The Topsy-Turvy Railway at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham (south-east London)

UPS-AND-DOWNS / FAIR / 1804
Early Amusement wheels (hand- turned) at a St Petersburg Fair, Russia

Merry-Go-Round / Russia
Early hand-turned Merry-Go- Round at a St Petersburg Fair, Russia

FAIR / WEST COUNTRY 1930 S
A West Country Fair (includes Ernest Hills 4-abreast Galloping Horses)

Fair / Car Ride, Kettering
An electric car ride in Kettering, United Kingdom

Fair / Amusement Wheel
CAIRO, EGYPT - An Arab-style amusement wheel

St Albans Town Fair - People enjoy the Cycle Roundabout

Barnet Pleasure Fair

Fair / Railway / Rhyl
Fairgoers enjoy a ride on the miniature railway at Rhyl

Fair / Switchback, 1910
Waddingtons Scenic Railway - switchback ride at Hull Fair

Fair / Margate Dreamland
A family pose (with a stuffed tiger) for a photograph during a visit to Margate Dreamland

Pin Wheel Ride / Morocco
Casablanca, Morrocco - Arab fair (includes pin- wheel ride)

Taking the Plunge
A couple enjoy the water chute at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Burnley Town Fair 1906
Burnley town fair

Alresford Fair / Hampshire
Alresford, Hampshire - town fair

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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.