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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 edition …

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 you …

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 time …

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 …

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 Jnr …

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 to …

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 …

The traditional Royal May Day Fair celebrated a royal occasion this year with the King’s Coronation weekend and an extension to the stay. Here are some of the Showmen we pictured on the Heath of this picturesque town.This feature was first published in our July …