Loughborough Fair lives up to its reputation

Historic tradition, unique atmosphere and fresh attractions combine to enhance Loughborough’s standing as a premier fair.When declaring the 803rd Loughborough Fair open, the Mayor, Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE, described it as a great historic tradition which catered for people of all ages. And it’s probably …

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Chatterbox, January 2025

Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper January 2025 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here. Pictured at the opening of Oxford St Giles Fair are Marshall Nichols, Charles Presland, Philip Searle, Showmen’s …

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A Joker in the Maze at Hallowscream

Dexter Hackett’s new Joker Breakdance draws spellbound audience of riders at Halloween event.Crawl through the cobwebs, fight off the chainsaw wielding Leatherface, side step the approaching zombies and you will find a Joker, the surprise in the trio of fairground rides at this year’s Hallowscream …

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Showland Memories

Here’s a memory from around 1974, sent in by Wally Smith. The photo shows the Feltham Fairies ladies football team.Pictured on the back row are Wally Smith (trainer) with his young son, Lee, Tina Ayers (Ott), Susan Flack (Smith), Eileen Ball (Smith, )Jeanette Chatman (Penfold), …

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The Rides of My Life: Jimmy Beach

Fifth generation Showman Jimmy Beach, now 69, talks us through the rides he’s travelled in and around London and the Home Counties. Growing up When I was little, my dad and grandad had a set of chairs, which they sold then bought a set of …

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Winter Wunder-Lund: how the Norwegians do Christmas fairs, music festivals & more

Leading Norwegian Showman Aasmund Lund speaks to World’s Fair about Oslo’s popular Christmas market, music festivals, doing business in -10°C conditions, and the extraordinary lengths he goes to for a loyal workforce.As you read this, Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland) will be well into its …

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John Thurston: Life at Central Office and beyond

As he prepares to relinquish the role of President at this month’s Central Council, John Thurston reflects on his three years leading the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, and what might be next.Before he set off for the Eastern Counties Section AGM in 2001, Gina …

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