Funfairs & Carnivals
Whether for a day, week or longer the arrival of the funfair or circus will provide fun and excitement for people of all ages
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The arrival of the funfair or carnival brings a smile to most. For me, the transport that hauls the equipment as well as the build up of the rides, stalls and shows provides greater interest
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Build up complete, waiting customers
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Front track is installed and front panel levelling continues
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Ghost Train: Build Up
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Front track is installed and front panel levelling continues  Ghost Train: Build Up  (222)
Back is complete, access and front safety being finished  Ghost Train: Build Up  (179)
Top advertising and character decoration complete, pay booth has been positioned - ready for business  Ghost Train: Build Up  (139)
Rear car "shute" is being created  Ghost Train: Build Up  (132)
ERF showmans tractor that pulls the ride and removed bogies  Ghost Train: Build Up  (130)
Upper level and canopy have been raised, platforms front and back are being levelled  Ghost Train: Build Up  (125)
Main body is levelled and opening of ride can start  Ghost Train: Build Up  (117)
Build up complete, waiting customers  Miami Ride: Build Up  (116)
Showing the slope onto which the ride will be built up  Ghost Train: Build Up  (114)
10 Scammell Showtrac  Burton-on-Trent 1985  (110)
Most Recent Collections
Burton-on-Trent 1985
Small collection of fairground attractions and vehicles at Bass Museum Rally 1985
Carters Steam Fair
Carters Royal Berkshire Steam Fair at Pinkneys Green Maidenhead 1997
Fun Fairs
Funfair transport and equipment at various locations including Birmingham city centre, Wroughton, Blackpool, Black Country Museum Dudley, Llandudno and Banbury TE Rally
Ghost Train: Build Up
Photographed at Harborne, Birmingham 2006 Carnival held 2 July, build up of Scitt Kayes tailer-mounted 'Roller Ghosta' ride
Harborne 2004
Each year Harborne High Street (Birmingham) is closed for a one-day street carnival often attracting crowds of between 40 and 50,000 people
Lincoln TE Rally 1984
Small collection of fun fair photos taken at Lincoln August 1985
Miami Ride: Build Up
Build up of Joe White's 'Freestyle' Miami ride
Slip (Helter Skelter) Build Up
Jamie Sketchley's 'Skyline' helter skelter (slip) build-up
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