Charles and Irene Thomas Diamond Anniversary
On Sunday 4 February Charles (Chic) and Irene Thomas of the Scottish Section hosted an afternoon High Tea for family and friends to celebrate their …
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Spotlight on events from around Showland, courtesy of World’s Fair.
The Showmen’s International returns to Glasgow
There’s a change of venue for the International as it returns to Scotland with Cambuslang Rangers set to welcome the Showmen for the annual football event. The Showmen’s International kicks off again in Glasgow on Monday 11 March. As always, it’s bound to be a …
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Bristol Showmen hold charity memorial match for teenage boys
Western Section Showmen and the Knowle West community come together to play a tribute football match for Max Dixon and Mason Rist. To lose a …
Spotlight: Showmen on the ground at Marlborough
Showmen travelled from all over the West Country and beyond, to present one of the cornerstones of the back-end run, Marlborough Mop Fairs. Here are a few of them from the camera of our reporter, Ian Philpott. This article was first published in the print …
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Spotlight: on the ground at Bridgwater St Matthews
St Matthews Fair has been taking place since 1249 and remains very popular among Showmen. Martin Burridge was on hand to picture some of those attending this historic fair. This article was first published in the print edition of World’s Fair newspaper January 2024. If …
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Lancashire Showmen’s Halloween Party
It was the end of an era for Lancashire Showmen’s Halloween Party as organisers Makenzie Cubbins, Kelly Bibb and Laramie Leach threw their last spooky bash after launching the event ten years ago. After a decade of very successful Halloweens, the ladies have decided it’s …
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Spotlight: Showmen on the ground at Nottingham
Showmen at this year’s Nottingham Goose Fair enjoyed a 10-day stay for the second year running. Richard Sissons was on hand to capture some of those open. Amber Dowse and Danny Smith. Colin & Georgia Pawley – Colin has attended the Goose Fair for over …
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Spotlight: on the ground at Barnstaple Fair
Showmen were back at Barnstaple last month for the town’s historic charter fair. Martin Burridge was there to capture some of the showfolk in attendance. This feature was originally published in World’s Fair October 2023 edition. To buy the print version, click here. Billy Kayes …
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More from the Moor: Showmen at Newcastle
There were over 400 attractions and stalls at this year’s Hoppings – here are a few of the Showmen involved in presenting them. This feature was originally published in the print edition of September’s World’s Fair. You can buy a print copy here. From slush …
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Spotlight: Showmen at Newcastle Town Moor 2023
Here are a few of the Showpeople caught by our camera at Newcastle Town Moor Hoppings fair: Riley, Carla and Blake Holdsworth. John Ashcroft. Connor and Roxanne Cowie Rochelle, Blake and Stevie Boswell William and Maxwell Smith. Tina Crow in the paybox Sammy and Rachel …
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