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Whiteleggs Supreme Old Time Golden Gallopers in Tavistock.

A scene from 'Carousel' staged in St Just by the St Just Operatic Society.

Big Wheel and spectators at fairground.

Professor Anderton (Albert Haslam), founder of Anderson & Rowland.

Corpus Christi Fair in Penzance, 1950.

Whiteleggs Supreme Old Time Golden Gallopers in Tavistock.

Largest Ship to enter Pz. Dock. Eddie Richards thinks it may be the Gracefield photographed by his father. This print from old RichardsPlate

Earl Beatty crane attachment hoisting Dragon Cars into position at Corpus Christi fair.

Built at White City, Shepherd's Bush, London and opened by King George V (the Prince of Wales) on 14th May 1908 for the Franco British Exhibition and Olympic Games which Britain organised the same year.
Supplied by the 100 year-old Cleveland Bridge…

Old Time Golden Gallopers at Tavistock

The Steam Swings, driven by a steam engine.

The High Flyer ride at fair. 'Mind You Hold Tight' and 'Ride of the Fair' signs depicted.

Topsy Turvy ride at Crystal Palace World's Fair

Crane Attachment Hoisting Scenic Gondolas onto Main Ride

Earl Beatty Crane Attachment Hoisting Dragon Cars into place

CLOSE-UP OF ENT 8.037.
Picture taken when ride auctioned by Messrs Husseys of Exeter

'CHARLIE NICHOLLS' Hand Carved Horses. Built in the days when showmen called their carved horses 'hobbies' this hand-operated children's roundabout is thought to date from around 1840.