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Penwith Pleasure Park
"GALLOPING HORSES AND RACING COCKERELS"
Built in 1921 by Messrs Thomas Walker of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire and erected at Crowlas 1982
(Penwith Pleasure Park opened in 1977 and closed around 1984.)
Built in 1921 by Messrs Thomas Walker of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire and erected at Crowlas 1982
(Penwith Pleasure Park opened in 1977 and closed around 1984.)
Penzance Harbour with fairground
A note on this lantern slide reads "Tenman's Hole built over". The Dolphin Tavern can be seen in the background, and amongst the rides are Dooner's American High Flyers and H Smith's High Flyers.
Fairground crowds on Newlyn Bridge, Tolcarne
Tolcarne Mill waterwheel is partially visible on the right of the scene. The main attraction here is "Day's Exhibition of Curiosities".
Likely a copy of the glass negative CUST 10HG 004.
Likely a copy of the glass negative CUST 10HG 004.
Crowd at Newlyn Annual Fair
Crowd at the annual Fair which took place at the time of Paul Feast which is in October. Bridge and waterwheel in the background. The main attraction here is "Day's Exhibition of Curiosities".
A copy of this exists at CUST 10HF 014.
A copy of this exists at CUST 10HF 014.
Presentation of Cheque at Fair 3 Men
Three men standing in front of Steven Rowland's Mini Waltzer, with one presenting a cheque to another.
Fairground Engine The Iron Maiden
The Iron Maiden fairground engine. "Mighty in Strength and Endurance".
Anderton & Rowland Engine & Fair Organ
Anderton & Rowland engine and fair organ in Mawla.
Fair on Plymouth Hoe
Fair on Plymouth Hoe. (2 copies of same print)
Maxim Flying Machine
These were some of the largest machines ever seen in Britain up to that date. This example, pictured at Southport, was the largest permanent Fair Ride in Britain up to 1900. Holidaymakers rode in suspended car which swung out as the speed of the ride…
Roundabout and The Magnificent Marenghi
Three men sitting on the edge of a roundabout, with 'The Magnificent Marenghi' truck in the background.
Big Wheel and Spectators
Big Wheel and spectators at fairground.
High Flyer at Fair with Steam Engine
The High Flyer ride at fair. 'Mind You Hold Tight' and 'Ride of the Fair' signs depicted.
Childrens Big Wheel
Children's Big Wheel
Penzance Fair Tommy Opies Austin Cars
Tommy Opie's Austin Cars at Penzance Fair in 1978 . (Nigel Philby)
Charlie Baileys Juveniles
A. Whitelegg / Charlie Bailey's juveniles (Dean Bailey, Richard Thomas)
Childrens Roundabout
Children's Supercar Railroad roundabout
Summercourt Fair Cyclone Twist
Anderton & Rowland's Cyclone Twist at Summercourt Fair. (M. DeVey)
Pz Fair Dart Stall Hoopla & Big Wheel
Albert Martin's Hoopla at Penzance Fair in 1978, with David Rowland and Arthur James's Big Wheel. Hoopla signs read 'Score under 30 with 3 Separate Numbers to Win', 'One Win Any Prize', '20p' and 'Gold Plated Ingots Here'.
Pz Fair Dave Rowlands Hoopla with John Hart
John Hart pictured standing in front of Dave Rowland's Hoopla at Penzance Fair in 1978.
CH Marenghi Military Band Organ
DUPLICATE OF ENT8.014
CH Marenghi 1911 military band organ. "Playing the melodies of the masters".
CH Marenghi 1911 military band organ. "Playing the melodies of the masters".