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…
"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.)
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.
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'.
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.