Funfair Collection

Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent. 14th July 1966

Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA
Aerial view of Wonderland, Revere Beach, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1909

Jim MacLaine at work with the dodgem
David Essex as Jim working at a funfair in Claude Whathams That ll Be The Day (1973)

David Essex with Ringo Starr at the mini golf
The characters Jim (Essex) and Mike (Starr) in a scene set at the funfair where they work in Claude Whathams That ll Be The Day (1973)

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

He cannot read or write but Bob Wilson, seen here in the pay-box has built himself up a national reputation as a shrewd showman

The opening of the new water chute at the Belle Vue Fairground and Gardens. In the car for its first run was Sir Leslie Joesph (Managing Director of Belle Vue) speedway rider Dick Fisher

Fundraising funfair med01_01_0493
Soho Square Gardens, Westminster, Greater London. Nurses waving from the merry-go-round at The Soho Fair and Market. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in July 1939

Mike and Jim on the dodgem
David Essex and Ringo Starr in a scene at the funfair from That ll Be The Day (1973)

Ringo Starr and David Essex share a laugh
A scene from That ll Be The Day (1973) where the characters of Mike (Ringo Starr) and Jim (David Essex) share a laugh at the funfair where they work together

The Proverbs, 1939. Artist: Tom Chadwick
The Proverbs, 1939. From The Studio Volume 119. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1940]

Election fair, Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1795. Artist: James Gillray
Copenhagen House.I tell you, citizens, we mean to new-dress the Constitution and turn it, and set a new nap on it Shakespeare ; showing an election fair in Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1795

Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham and lady mayoress ride the dodgem cars at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

Wheel Ride - La Grande Rome - Morocco. Date: circa 1910s

Gingerbread hearts at a stall, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Ferris wheel, Luna Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Atlantic City, USA, c.1910-20 (print)
7292963 Atlantic City, USA, c.1910-20 (print); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Crowd on Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Postcard, USA, ca 1910-20.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831
MMM5457535 The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831, the Thames froze during very cold winters

Fun on the roller coaster, 1815. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000901 Fun on the roller coaster, 1815. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

The Introduction (w/c)
5669014 The Introduction (w/c) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie.

Art. Entertainment. A fairground. Almanac for fun, 1851. Poster by E. Morin, France, 1850 (poster)
3434623 Art. Entertainment. A fairground. Almanac for fun, 1851. Poster by E. Morin, France, 1850 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Fete Foraine. Morin, France, 1850. Coll. Part. Art)

English society enjoying a fair in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000904 English society enjoying a fair in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

If the Field of the Cloth of Gold had been held on Hampstead Heath (engraving)
8672625 If the Field of the Cloth of Gold had been held on Hampstead Heath (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Euphoria
Kapuschinsky

Sydney Harbor Bridge At Night
Al Barizi

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Euphoria
Kapuschinsky

Sydney Harbor Bridge At Night
Al Barizi

Lovely grub (b/w photo)
8656144 Lovely grub (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovely grub. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Carousel
Gregor Szalay

Luna Park, Coney Island, 1906 (print)
7293289 Luna Park, Coney Island, 1906 (print); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Luna Park in Coney Island, New York. Postcard, USA, 1906.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo)
2145144 Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo); Photo © CCI.

A group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A group at the Great Annual Fair at Nijni Novgorod, Central Russia, 1864. In the centre '...is a Tartar trader of importance, weary of half an hour's beating about the bush

Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: restoration of the Old Bourse, 1864 Creator: Unknown
Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: temporary restoration of the Old Bourse during the fair, 1864

Le Mans 24 Hours
The funfair is a regular attraction at Le Mans. Le Mans 24 Hours, Le Mans, France, 12-13 June 1971.

Illusion
Alessandro Traverso

Wave swinger
Yi Fan

Sunset at Treasure Cove
Ran Shen

Funfair
Anna Niemiec

Dazzle Color
Jiangping Chang

Fair
Goran Jordanski

Fearless
Kristina Nordin

Ears up!...it's time for bunnies
ambra

Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574. Creators: Lucas van Valckenborch, Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574

Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. Creator: Unknown
Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. A showman points to nine prints on a stage. A woman is playing the harp. On the right a boy with balloons

Krishna and the Gopis Ride a Ferris Wheel at a Village Festival, c1825. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Gopis Ride a Ferris Wheel at a Village Festival, c1825

The Large Village Fair, 1685. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
The Large Village Fair, 1685

The Exmoor Pony Fair at Bampton, Devon, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Exmoor Pony Fair at Bampton, Devon, 1860. On Bampton fair-day the main street of the town exhibits an animated and striking sight, crowded as it is with rich red Devon cattle

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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.