A very informative book with information on the Goose Fair, Published by Nottingham Evening Post.

Great photo's. Contents include: Fairs in the Square, Big Rides at Nottingham, Notable dates & Fairs on the Forest.

A 32 page booklet which traces the history of the fair.

How the Showmen's Guild started, tells about the showman's life

and the organisation of fairs.

With superb colour photo's.

Local fairground historian, Guy Belshaw, traces the history of the famous St. Matthew's Fair,

from its early trading role to the modern fun fair of today.

A photographic History.

A unique and comprehensive pictorial survey of Britain's fairground heritage from the late 1800s to the present day

A good book about Carter's history, the family and all the rides.

Since 1989 John Comino-James began photographing the fairs in Thame.

The photo's in the book not only includes the public face of the fairground but also the private space of the showman's winter quarters and family events such as weddings & christenings. 

An album of over 260 photographs taken in the days when a showman relied upon his engines to earn him his living.

Souvenir booklet describes early fairs, it then expands on this part of the Folly Farm experience with stunning photo's.

A fantastic collection of picture postcards featuring scenes during the past century,

each with informative information.

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An excellent review of the Hancock and many other showland families. The photos, and there are many, cover a every aspect of the era. A brilliant and well researched edition. The best book of its kind yet.

A Unique collection of nearly 200 photographs taken by Midlands engineer and fairground enthusiast Jack Leeson.

The Images in this book cover fairs in Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Leicestershire, Coventry & Birmingham.

The Heyday of the British Fair 1860 - 1940

121 rare and fascinating photographs which shows the rides, shows, power for the rides, living waggons and permanent fairground sites.

It traces the fair back to its medievil origins and shows how Hull Fair has maintained its position as one of the biggest travelling fairs in the country.

The book is illustrated with 100 black and white and 12 colour photographs.

A souvenir if one hundred years of riding for pleasure.

History of the Carter's Steam Gallopers. 

Traditional Fairs and Showmen.

The subjects of this book are the traditional rides and stalls, living vans and transport, originally made in the time span from the 1880s - 1960s, as seen in active use today.

Also includes interviews, covering their lives and family histories with: Anna Carter,  Harry Lee,  Robert Harris,  Tony Spurrett and Margaret Bird.

TRADITONAL FAIRS AND SHOWMEN

THE SUBJECTS OF THE BOOK ARE THE TRADITONAL FAMILY RIDES AND STALLS.

ORIGINALLY MADE IN THE TIME SPAN FROM AROUND 1890s -2004 AS SEEN ACTIVE USE TODAY.  (GOOD GOOD GOOD)

"Family" plays a key part in the way the fairground world is organised.  This books sets out to introduce you to some families and tells you their stories.

The story of the Mitchell Family - Edited by Tommy Green.

Eleanor Green born 1906, recorded details of her early life both on and offthe fairground.

Her son, Tommy, has now brought these details together in this book.

96 pages with some wonderful photography and illustrations bringing the past to life.

This book has been produced as a limited edition of 2500 copies.

The story of Pat Collins - The man who came to the Black Country andbuilt a fairground empire. 

The book demonstrates that his achievemens were remarkable.

It tells the story of Pat's life, the history of Pat Collins' fairs and also information on engines, rides and individuals.

265 pages with some fantastic black & white photography.

In September 2003 The Howard Borther's Fowler showman's engine 'Renown' was caught in a damaging fire.

This book traces the history of the engine from it's construction up to the present day.

It has been published in celebration of the successful restoration of the engine.

36 pages with excellent colour photography.

Astists & Artisans.

The objective of this book is to celebrate the skills and fortitude of such 'roundabout people' in maintaining the best traditions from the past.

'Roundabout People' are described here by examples selected from those who carve, paint or restore rides and thoses who operate them.

Swings, Park Swings, Overboats and Over The Tops.

This book records the heyday of these rides and there steady decline after WWII to the late 70's.

Birmingham onion fair may have its origins in Royal Charters and the sale of onions, but this book is concerned with the amusements that grew upalongside the business of trading.

This book tries to give credit to everyone involved from legendary showmen to escaping lions.

A book of some 80 selected photographs depicting the Travelling Fun Fair as it was in the days of steam and as it is today.

Fairground Transport In Britain. Lorries, buses, cranes and a little Honda Acti! Its all in here from traditional to modern. This is my all timefavourite book

Tony Spurrett has operated a shooting gallery for nearly sixty years.

This 35 page book is his story.

..........£5.00

Coverage includes English steam fairs and rallies and carousels across Europe, USA and Australia.  Fairground organs and museums and modernday thrills.   350 colour photographs.