Fairs Collection

Rollercoaster
Riders on the Scenic Railway rollercoaster at Dreamland in Margate, Kent

Souvenir of Fete at Bourne End, New York Lodge, Buckinghamshire
3057572 Souvenir of Fte at Bourne End, New York Lodge, Buckinghamshire, August 1st 1908 (gouache on paper) by Woolls, Henry William (b.c.1860); 48.3x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Car Ride at Dreamland
The Brooklands Racers car ride at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, Kent

Fairs / Electric Boats
Electric motor boats at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate, Kent

HULL FAIR, 1905
Hull Fair

The Big One, the 235ft roller coaster, the largest in Europe, at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Three cockle women of Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Three cockle women of South Wales, in a posed photograph. They are probably from the coastal village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Southwark Fair / Hogarth
Southwark Fair Various performers compete to attract the publics attention

Frost Fair / London 1814
LONDON - Frost fair on the River Thames. Date: 1814

Wanstead Flats Fair
A travelling funfair, at Wanstead Flats, east London. Date: 1930s

Frost Fair on the Thames by Pauline Baynes
Illustration painted for Holly Leaves by Pauline Baynes showing Londoners in 1683-4 enjoying the delights of the Frost Fair on the frozen River Thames

Crooked House, Southend
The Crooked House, one of the attractions of the funfair in the Peter Pan Gardens at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England

The Big One, the 235ft roller coaster, the largest in Europe, at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dreamland, Margate, 1938
Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate - a crowd waiting at the Scenic Railway station

Boston Fair 1950S
Scene at Boston Fair, Lincolnshire, which is held annually in the town

Carousel Music Cover
All the fun of a merry-go- round, enjoyed for a penny a ride by all, including off- duty soldiers and their sweethearts

Horse, Irish Cob (Gypsy Pony), pulling traveller caravan, heading towards Appleby Horse Fair, along A683 between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, June

Helter Skelter, Goose Fair, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

KINGs LYNN MART, 1920S
Kings Lynn Mart, featuring a proscenium painted by George Orton, Sons & Spooner Date: 1920s

Barnet Fair, 1911
Barnet Fair

Fair / Roller Coaster 1817
An early form of roller coaster ( the Aerial Walk ) in the Beaujon Gardens, Paris

Somerset Sheep Sale
A typical scene at a sheep sale at Bridgewater, Somerset, England, at one of the annual fairs, held towards the end of September each year

Aspland Carousel
Asplands Switchback Motor Cars, built up at Savages Yard, Kings Lynn

Helter Skelter, Goose Fair, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A cockle woman of Pembrokeshire, South Wales
An elderly cockle woman of South Wales, in a posed photograph with a painted backdrop behind her. She is probably from the coastal village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed

Fairs / Electric Car Ride
Monte Carlo Rally electric car ride at Dreamland Amusement Park, Margate

Miss Betting Shop winner, Miss Jessica J. Gooch (aged 20), from Kenton, near Harrow, whose measurements are 35 - 23 - 36 with her trophies

Frost Fair by Jan Griffier the Elder
The famous Frost Fair taking place on the frozen River Thames in London in 1683. Freezing to around eleven inches thick, the ice was strong enough to hold shops, stalls, coaches and sleds

Sideshow at Hull Fair
Sideshows at Hull Fair

"Country Fair and Market"at Streatham for the British Home for Incurables, 3 July to 5 July (litho)
1107476 " Country Fair and Market" at Streatham for the British Home for Incurables, 3 July to 5 July (litho) by Holland Tringham

Horse, Annual Horse Fair, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalucia, Spain

Goose Fair, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
Scene showing an ox being roasted at the Stratford upon Avon annual Mop Fair, Warwickshire. Farm workers, labourers, servants and some craftsmen would work for their employer from October to October

Fairground Fun
A flying rocket ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Funfair, Lancashire, England. Date: late 1960s

Country Fair / Circa 1859
A superb picture depicting stalls, sideshows and entertainers at a country fair. In the foreground a dancing bear entertains two sailors, children and a monkey

Carousel Crewkerne
Steam dobbie set at Crewkerne Fair, Somerset

Rollercoaster / Skegness
Figure 8 rollercoaster at Skegness, Lincolnshire

Rollercoaster / Yarmouth
Giant Scenic Railway at Great Yarmouth

Frost Fair / Thames / 1683
Frost fair on the Thames, London. People enjoying the many activities and stalls

Big Wheel / Vienna 1930S
The big wheel in the " Prater" in Vienna

Nottingham Goose Fair
A scene of the crowd at the annual Nottingham Goose Fair

FROST FAIR / THAMES / 1715-6
A frost fair on the Thames which was frozen from 24 November 1715 until 9 February 1716

Fairs / Electric Cars / 1956
Monte Carlo Rally electric car ride at Dreamland, Margate

Widecombe Fair (colour litho)
3094380 Widecombe Fair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widecombe Fair. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Children on a merry-go-round at Hascombe fair, Surrey, England. Date: early 1930s

Hartington Fair / 1905
Town fair held in Hartington in the Peak District, England

Hull Fair Sideshow / 1958
Sensational sideshow at Hull Fair, run by the Testo family (left to right: Dolly, Amy, and George)

Blackpool Log Flume
These holidaymakers are getting wetter than they bargained for on the Log Flume at the famous Pleasure Beach funfair, Blackpool, Lancashire, England! Date: late 1960s

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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.