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Marenghi Fair & 1911 Military Organ
A 1911 ninety-eight key Marenghi Military Band Organ with the inscription, 'Playing the Melodies of Masters'.
(Refer to ENT 8.001 and ENT 10.001)
(Refer to ENT 8.001 and ENT 10.001)
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…
Midsummer Fair on Penzance Quay
Gibson Copyright. Midsummer Fair at the Quay Penzance, discontinued about 1881. The Harbour Office is situated near Trinity House Store.
This is probably the source of the poor quality print CUST 10OF 025.
This is probably the source of the poor quality print CUST 10OF 025.
Mortier 97 Key Dance Band Steam Organ
Mortier 97-key Dance Band steam organ
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 Fair Tommy Opies Austin Cars
Tommy Opie's Austin Cars at Penzance Fair in 1978 . (Nigel Philby)
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.
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.
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.
Roundabout and The Magnificent Marenghi
Three men sitting on the edge of a roundabout, with 'The Magnificent Marenghi' truck in the background.
Roundabout Horse 19th Century named Joe
It was customary for 'hobbies' as the old 19th century showmen called their wooden horses, to be individually names. This practice survived into the 1930s. The faded name 'Joe' can just be seen on the neck of this 150-year-old fairground antique.
Steam Driven Chairoplane
Fairground ride: The steam-driven Chairoplane
Steam Driven Fair Organ
Steam-driven fair organ.
Steam Driven Roundabout
Steam-driven roundabout.
Steam Driven Roundabout Riding School Birchalls
Steam-driven roundabout Riding School Birchalls.
Steam Engine & Dodgems
A traction engine signed with Silcock Bros Up-to-Date Amusements, Warrington. Dodgems in the background.
Summercourt Fair Cyclone Twist
Anderton & Rowland's Cyclone Twist at Summercourt Fair. (M. DeVey)