Kids still love fairground rides in tech-obsessed 2024

A new poll of 1,000 children aged six to 13 has found that going on fairground rides is in the top five of a list of 25 activities for the perfect day out.It’s good news for the funfair! Despite the modern-day obsession with mobile phones, …

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Mitcham Status Fair: a proud heritage

New rides, heritage activities and community involvement are all celebrated at Mitcham’s centuries old Status Fair.The official opening of Mitcham Status Fair took place on Monday 12 August, the traditional Fair Day, even though the fair had actually traded for just over a week and would …

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Strong production for Circus Wonderland

Circus Wonderland has come a long way since it first opened back in 2012 and the changes in recent years have been well received.I visited the show in Luton when it opened on the popular Stockwood Park, a ground used by many shows over the …

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John Lowery: from monkey business to making memories

Each year, John Lowery books hundreds of rides for dozens of events. Yet he still looks back fondly on the days he danced in a gorilla suit on the front of Ernest Hall’s ghost train.“All I had was a black bag with my belongings,” says …

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Shaw’s Razzamatazz: 50 years of thrilling fairgoers

This year sees the Razzamatazz Waltzer celebrate 50 years with JW Shaw Amusements after its purchase from new as a Speedway in 1974.World’s Fair caught up with the stunning and much appreciated (by ride enthusiasts and public alike) Razzamatazz Waltzer at JW Shaw Amusements’ presentation at …

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Who Showmen are and their role in society

Past Guild President John Culine talks about the role and status of Showmen in address at Carlisle exhibition.Who Showmen are and what they do was the subject of a talk given by Guild Past President John Culine MBE at the Creative Corridor living history exhibition …

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Indoor Funfair Liverpool: the summer edition

Now held three times a year in the city, Indoor Funfair returned to Exhibition Centre Liverpool from August 1 to 18.By promoter John Lowery’s own admission, the summer visit of Indoor Funfair to Liverpool is the least well attended of the three (the other two …

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Giddy Up with Great Grandad David

During the pandemic lockdowns, many people took up new hobbies, or resumed hobbies that had fallen by the wayside over the years. One such was David Wallis who found a new use for his paintbrush.Showman David Wallis is no slouch when it comes to fairground …

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World’s Fair October 2024 digital edition

Read the October 2024 edition of World’s Fair right here in flipbook format!Thank you to everyone who has subscribed.If you wish to purchase a print copy, you can do so here:https://worldsfair.co.uk/product/worlds-fair-newspaper-october-2024-print-edition/To open in full page, click the button on the bottom right.To zoom in, click the …

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Chatterbox, September 2024

Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper September 2024 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here.Lydia Matthews on paybox duty at Nottingham.Suited and booted: long-term pals Albert Foster, David Wallis and Arthur Silcock.Brian …

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