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Message from the Showmen’s Guild President John Thurston

by John ThurstonDecember 11, 2022December 11, 2022

Guild President John Thurston speaks on his pride at the Guild’s attendance at the Cenotaph, the Guild’s own Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum, the Section AGMs, and of the cost of driving in London.Cenotaph Remembrance:Much as I’d been looking forward to the AGMs in …

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World’s Fair December 2022 edition

by World's FairDecember 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Read the December 2022 edition of World’s Fair right here in flipbook format!Thank you to everyone who has subscribed.To open in full page, click the arrows button on the bottom right.To zoom in, click the + button on the bottom left. To zoom out, click …

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New waltzer and new way of working

by Simon ReedDecember 8, 2022December 8, 2022

We pay a visit to Wallingford fair to get the lowdown on David Guyatt’s new version of a classic ride.The waltzerThe debut of a new attraction is often lauded as a breakthrough for the genre or celebrated for the opportunity that it represents. The problem …

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New dodgems for White’s at Sandbach Wakes

by Owen RalphDecember 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Locals visiting Sandbach Wakes were treated to White’s brand new dodgems along with debuting waltzer.Joe White & Son’s hometown fair, Sandbach Wakes took place in the heart of the Cheshire town from Friday to Monday, September 23 to 26.The first time I visited this particular …

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Another fine Feast fair for the folk of Rushden

by David SpringthorpeDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Spencer Park hosted an outstanding array of amusements for the annual Rushden Feast this year. It has always been one of the two big Feast fairs in Northamptonshire, with Kettering in midsummer being the other. This year it was larger than ever before, featuring several …

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From World’s Fair Archives… The wedding of Frank Herbert & Joyce Hill

by World's FairDecember 3, 2022December 3, 2022

See below for the full photo.From the 8 March 1952 issue of World’s Fair – the wedding of Frank Herbert and Joyce Hill on Valentine’s Day at Hayling Island.

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Joby Carter on the end of an era for Carters Steam Fair

by Owen RalphNovember 29, 2022November 29, 2022

As Carters Steam Fair pulls into the yard for the final time, World’s Fair catches up with the man that makes it all tick.There was significant shock among Carter’s fan base when it was announced in April that the 2022 season would be the steam …

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Another classic Hull Fair for locals to remember

by World's FairNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022

The cost of living crisis appeared to have little impact as around 400,000 visitors descended on Hull Fair.After a bumper 2021 for Showmen at Hull, rising living costs made it unlikely that 2022 would bring similar success. However, after the Friday 7 October opening, it …

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Gilbert Chadwick Snr honoured at Hull Fair opening

by Malcolm FarrellyNovember 26, 2022November 26, 2022

Yorkshire Section pays tribute to Showman Gilbert Chadwick Snr as Hull opening ceremony moves from machine to show in break with tradition.In 2021 Hull City Council were commended when they followed the guidance and scientific advice and allowed Hull Fair to go ahead, in line …

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Nottingham Goose Fair provides a showcase for some of the UK’s top rides

by David WraggNovember 25, 2022November 25, 2022

Returning for the first time since 2019, Nottingham Goose Fair produces one of the strongest line-ups of rides as Showmen look for a bumper year.This year Nottingham Goose Fair managed to attract some of the biggest and best rides in the country.This was despite clashing …

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