June 12, 2026
Interviews

Why Knutsford May Day is still the jewel in Collins’ crown

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Reprising his interview with the then John Collins Jnr (now Snr) almost 30 years ago for a World’s Fair feature on Knutsford May Day Fun Fair, Owen Ralph sits down with the current John Jnr. “I remember being in the trailer at the time when you …

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Interviews / Ride features

The Rides of My Life: Jonathan Gray Jnr

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Gray Brothers lessee and Norwich & Eastern Counties committee man Jonathan Gray Jnr tells World’s Fair about the machines he’s travelled and his family’s ride building legacy. Four generations of Gray The Gray Brothers were my dad Jonathan, Kenny, Stewart and Carl. Pat and Linda …

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Funfairs

In the funfair model tent at Welland Steam Rally

Bill Laneby Bill Lane

Known for its popularity in funfair model making, the 2025 Welland Steam Rally hosted an excellent line up once again, put together by section steward Andrew Grover, himself a recognised model maker. We understand that Andrew has something special lined up for what will be …

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Funfairs

Strong winds delay cheap rides day at Wisbech Mart

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After spending two weeks at King’s Lynn Mart, where business was patchy, many of the Showmen moved the 16 or so miles along the A47 into Wisbech. As with King’s Lynn, Wisbech Mart is also presented by the Eastern Counties Section of The Showmen’s Guild, …

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Funfairs

World of Fun first for Sixfields Stadium in Northampton

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For the first time, Albert John Evans brought his World of Fun unlimited riding wristband concept to Northampton Town Football Club at Sixfields Stadium The fair was held on the North car park, opening over the Valentine’s and half-term period, from Friday 13 to Friday …

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Funfairs

Dumfries Rood March fair enjoys warm opening weather

Niall Cockburnby Niall Cockburn

The town of Dumfries each year plays host to two fairs on the Whitesands by the river Nith. For some of the Showmen the March fair in Dumfries heralds the start of their travelling season and this year the Scottish weather decided to help and …

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Funfairs

Pickering Funland bounces into action for February half-term

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RA Monster Events kicked off their new business venture with a new concept at a new venue for a funfair. The firm, operated by Ashington Showman Peter Richardson Jnr and his wife Sasha, presented a new indoor/outdoor funfair at Galtres Retreat & Lodge Park in …

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Newspaper Issues

World’s Fair newspaper June 2026 digital edition

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Read the June 2026 digital edition of World’s Fair right here in flipbook format! The print edition is out now. Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to either the print or digital issues. If you wish to purchase a print copy, you can do so here:https://worldsfair.co.uk/product/worlds-fair-newspaper-june-2026-print-edition/ To …

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Chatterbox

Chatterbox, May 2026

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Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper May 2026 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here. Mitchell Barker and Edward Holland pictured on the first Saturday of Nottingham Goose Fair. Billy Kennedy working …

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Showmen's Guild

Central Office news: Guild launches advertising campaign

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A first for the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, as national TV advertising campaign promotes the Guild’s 160+ UK-wide Easter fairs, kick-starting the main touring season. The Showmen’s Guild is looking to increase awareness and attendance at funfairs across the country. Central Office, with the …

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