Title
Corpus Christi Fair Showman Engine
Subject
Fair
Roundabout, Swingboats
Anno
Description
About a dozen showman's engines can be located in this picture carrying the names of Anderson and Rowland, Hancock and Jones. This was about the average attendance of the engine line-up of that period.
Note the engines all have steel straked rear wheels. Rubber tyred wheels for steam engines started to appear about ten years later.
Note the engines all have steel straked rear wheels. Rubber tyred wheels for steam engines started to appear about ten years later.
Date
1923
Identifier
ENT 8.034
Coverage
Penzance
Period Costume
N
Street Name
Princess May Recreation Ground
Individual Names
Anderton & Rowlands Hancock & Jones