Funfair Collection (page 7)

Vue de la Foire de Beson, 1750. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Vue de la Foire de Beson, 1750. View of the Fair at Bezons, near Paris

Cast Iron Bank: Merry go Round, c. 1940. Creator: Sarkis Erganian
Cast Iron Bank: Merry go Round, c. 1940

The Wheel
Alessandro Traverso

The Country Fair, (oil on canvas)
657794 The Country Fair, (oil on canvas) by Lawson, Cecil Gordon (1849-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Country Fair. Cecil Gordon Lawson (1851-1882). Oil on canvas

Coconut shy tempting visitors to a bank holiday fair at Blackheath (b / w photo)
3637571 Coconut shy tempting visitors to a bank holiday fair at Blackheath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merry go round or carousel in Paris, Champs Elysees
3779499 Merry go round or carousel in Paris, Champs Elysees by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Merry go round or carousel in Paris, Champs Elysees in late 19th century Paris, France)

Billy and Dolly at the fair
3779317 Billy and Dolly at the fair by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Billy and Dolly at the fair. From the 1923 Wonderland Annual)

Bank Holiday of the Period
LLM461994 Bank Holiday of the Period by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank Holiday of the Period)

Scene from a Danish county fair, "Fra Dyrehavsbakken"
DHC379925 Scene from a Danish county fair, " Fra Dyrehavsbakken", from a broadsheet published by Michaelsen & Tillage, 1850 (colour litho) by Ley

Poster, fun fair on Coney Beach, Porthcawl Date: 1960s

Comic postcard, Elderly couple emerge from Tunnel of Love Date: circa 1961

Comic postcard, Scene at a fun fair - Shut your eyes, you boys!! Date: 20th century

Children on an early funfair ride, Egypt, c. 1890
Children on an early funfair ride, Egypt, c.1890

Riding carousel at fairground
Visitors at a packed fairground enjoy riding the carousel, price one shilling. Date: circa 1950s

Fairground carousel with riders. Date: circa 1950s

Fairground at night with sky wheels, roundabout illuminated, and milling crowds. Date: circa 1950s

Children ride a carousel
Children on a busy fairground carousel enjoy flying through the air. Date: circa 1950s

Comic postcard, Man rolling home Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Meeting on the dodgems Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Two to One
During the war the Government chose to see sports betting as Entertainment and despite an early decline in gambling, options for punters like the football pools

Untitled (oil on canvas)
NUL145195 Untitled (oil on canvas) by Loir, Luigi (1845-1916); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Fun Fair on The Paris Boulevards (colour litho)
PER233995 Fun Fair on The Paris Boulevards (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete foraine sur les boulevards; manege; ); French, out of copyright

Promenades Aeriennes, Jardin Baujon, Honoured by the Presence of her Majesty
CHT220470 Promenades Aeriennes, Jardin Baujon, Honoured by the Presence of her Majesty, 2nd August 1817, c.1817 (colour engraving) by Garneray

Croydon Fair, 1833 (crayon)
CRD350579 Croydon Fair, 1833 (crayon) by Hawkins, George (1819-52); 25x42 cm; Croydon Art Collection, Museum of Croydon, UK; eCroydon Art Collection; English, out of copyright

The Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Worlds Columbian Exposition
PNP383885 The Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Worlds Fair)

Funfair of cup and ball players from all walks
Funfair of cup and ball, la foire franche des bilboquets. 17th century satirical print showing people from all walks of life obsessed with the game of bilboquet

Grande Parade, fold-out cartoon from La Caricature
CHT170447 Grande Parade, fold-out cartoon from La Caricature, 1880 (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Long Sands, Tynemouth, c. 1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph)
2962419 Long Sands, Tynemouth, c.1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The flip-flap ride at the Franco-British exhibition, 1908 (engraving)
2906531 The flip-flap ride at the Franco-British exhibition, 1908 (engraving) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fun Fair (colour litho)
3092859 Fun Fair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fun Fair. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

People at a funfair, sliding down a chute

Pleasure Fair, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

Scarborough Beach, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
People promenading and listening to the band at Scarborough Beach, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Date: circa 1908

Poster, Super Dodgems at the Fairground

Miniature railroad, Dreamland, Coney Island, New York, USA
People riding on the miniature railroad, Dreamland, Coney Island, New York, USA. Date: circa 1905

"Walk up! Walk up!"(colour litho)
964594 " Walk up! Walk up!" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Walk up! Walk up!")

Poster advertising the Montagnes Russes Roller Coaster in the Boulevard des
CHT441005 Poster advertising the Montagnes Russes Roller Coaster in the Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, 1888 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

View of the yacht "Mousquetaire"of the New York Yacht, Launch & Engine Co
MNY380995 View of the yacht " Mousquetaire" of the New York Yacht, Launch & Engine Co. on the Harlem River, New York

Mitcham Fair (oil on canvas)
XPG381891 Mitcham Fair (oil on canvas) by Glynn, John (fl.1891-1940); Private Collection; British, it is possible that some works by this artist may be protected by third party rights in some

Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen (w / c & heightening on paper)
XPG379829 Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen (w/c & heightening on paper) by Kay, James (1858-1942); Private Collection; Scottish

North Pier by night, Blackpool (colour photo)
3102133 North Pier by night, Blackpool (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Pier by night, Blackpool)

Swing ride at a funfair (chromolitho)
6030806 Swing ride at a funfair (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swing ride at a funfair.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Portrait of Feodor Shaljapin, 1922
SRM125308 Portrait of Feodor Shaljapin, 1922 by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Bank holiday fairground ride on Hampstead Heath (b / w photo)
3637573 Bank holiday fairground ride on Hampstead Heath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Foire du Trone, Place de la Nation, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
939885 La Foire du TrA'ne, Place de la Nation, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Coventry Fair, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)
6030648 Coventry Fair, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coventry Fair)

Outside the Big Tent, 1912 (oil on canvas)
3949570 Outside the Big Tent, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 76.2x97 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

French and British soldiers and sailors fraternizing at a funfair during the British fleets visit to Brest
3097511 French and British soldiers and sailors fraternizing at a funfair during the British fleets visit to Brest (colour litho) by French School

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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.