Fairground Collection

The Blaydon Races - A Study from Life, 1903 (oil on canvas)
TW426500 The Blaydon Races - A Study from Life, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Irving, William (1866-1943); 95x140 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

St Giles Fair, Oxford CC49_00539
St Giles Fair, Oxford, Oxfordshire, September 1905. Photographed by Henry William Taunt (1842-1922) on silver gelatin glass plate negative

Fairground, Pudsey, Yorkshire
Fairground, Pudsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Marshalls Modern Amusements Date: 1950s

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1900
Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). The fairground ride of J. Brewer & Sons of Indian Queens and Bath stands in the middle of the picture. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Carousel ride CC49_00528
St Giles Fair, Oxford. A crowd of people gathered around a carousel ride in St Giles during the annual fair, held at the beginning of September. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1895

He cannot read or write but Bob Wilson, seen here in the pay-box has built himself up a national reputation as a shrewd showman

Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The opening of the new water chute at the Belle Vue Fairground and Gardens. In the car for its first run was Sir Leslie Joesph (Managing Director of Belle Vue) speedway rider Dick Fisher

The Merry-Go-Round, 1930 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan. Dated 1930. 30. 5 x 3)
659541 The Merry-Go-Round, 1930 (linocut printed in colours on tissue Japan. Dated 1930. 30.5 x 3) by Power, Cyril Edward (1874-1951); 30.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Actress Helen Mirren wearing a fishnet tights portraying character of fairground stripper Picture taken 4th July 1975

The Glasgow Garden Festival preparations
A photographer takes pictures from a cherry picker of the construction and preparartion for the Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988. The Daily Telegraph Date: 1988

Scarborough Promenade Wall Of Water
10th August 1940: More exciting than a fairground ride, this vehicle and its passengers dice with death beside the wall of water on the promenade at Scarborough. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Festival Pleasure Gardens a054055
Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea Park, Wandsworth, London. Passengers riding the waterchute fairground ride at the Battersea Festival Gardens, Greater London, illuminated at night

Festival Pleasure Gardens a077613
Festival Pleasure Gardens, Battersea Park, Wandsworth, London. Passengers riding the waterchute fairground ride at the Battersea Festival Gardens, Greater London, illuminated at night

Oxford Fair CC49_00527
OXFORD, Oxfordshire. The Collins Helter Skelters standing in St Giles during the annual fair held at the beginning of September in 1907, with a large crowd gathered outside. Henry Taunt

Women enjoying themselves on the Waltzers fair ride. Hearsall Common, Coventry. 3rd June 1966

South Shields - All The Fun Of The Fair. 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910
Crowds at a fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Hancocks Living Pictures stands in the middle of the picture and in the foreground is Keiling Grays stall selling Doncaster Butterscotch

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station) in the early 1900s. To the right is a banner advertising Jones Variety Exhibition with posters for The Baby Dancer and Singing & Dancing

A Fair, Truro, Cornwall. Date about 1910
A Fair on The Green, Truro (now Truro bus station). Crowds gather around one of the rides, a patent electric motor car track by W.G. & S. Photographer: Unknown

Ken Dodd, appearing in The Big Show of 1964 at the Blackpool Opera House, visits the Pleasure Beach. His new record Happinesss heading for the top twenty. Ken meets some young fans.17th July 1964

Hearsall Common Easter fair, Coventry. Youths have a go at ringing the bell at the fairground. 28th May 1967

Fairground Wagon, Pudsey, Yorkshire
Fairground Wagon, Pudsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Marshalls Modern Amusements Date: 1950s

Goose Fair, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham and lady mayoress ride the dodgem cars at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

Children on a merry-go-round at Hascombe fair, Surrey, England. Date: early 1930s

Atlantic City, USA, c.1910-20 (print)
7292963 Atlantic City, USA, c.1910-20 (print); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Crowd on Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Postcard, USA, ca 1910-20.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831
MMM5457535 The Thames frozen during the winter of 1813-1814, before the demolition of the old London Bridge in 1831, the Thames froze during very cold winters

Fun on the roller coaster, 1815. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000901 Fun on the roller coaster, 1815. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Art. Entertainment. A fairground. Almanac for fun, 1851. Poster by E. Morin, France, 1850 (poster)
3434623 Art. Entertainment. A fairground. Almanac for fun, 1851. Poster by E. Morin, France, 1850 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Fete Foraine. Morin, France, 1850. Coll. Part. Art)

St. Giles Fair, Oxford, 1945 (w/c on paper)
AMO100848 St. Giles Fair, Oxford, 1945 (w/c on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); 37.7x77.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

If the Field of the Cloth of Gold had been held on Hampstead Heath (engraving)
8672625 If the Field of the Cloth of Gold had been held on Hampstead Heath (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Lovely grub (b/w photo)
8656144 Lovely grub (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lovely grub. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Luna Park, Coney Island, 1906 (print)
7293289 Luna Park, Coney Island, 1906 (print); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Luna Park in Coney Island, New York. Postcard, USA, 1906.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Woman in merry-go-round costume with fairground hat and dress with wooden horses suspended from hooped skirt
FLO4684448 Woman in merry-go-round costume with fairground hat and dress with wooden horses suspended from hooped skirt. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos

Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo)
2145144 Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo); Photo © CCI.

Carousels on Novobazarnaya Square, 1910-1919. Creator: N. A. Stavrovskii
Carousels on Novobazarnaya Square, 1910-1919. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Le Mans 24 Hours
The funfair is a regular attraction at Le Mans. Le Mans 24 Hours, Le Mans, France, 12-13 June 1971.

Parc del Forum BCN
Mike Kreiten

Voulez-vous de l'or...des diamans.. 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Voulez-vous de l'or...des diamans.. 1838. Voulez-vous de l'or, voulez-vous de l'argent, voulez-vous des diamans, des millions des milliasses? Approchez, faites vous server [

Krishna and the Gopis Ride a Ferris Wheel at a Village Festival, c1825. Creator: Unknown
Krishna and the Gopis Ride a Ferris Wheel at a Village Festival, c1825

Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Scènes médiévales... 1890. Creator: Hector d Espouy
Esquisse pour la galerie Lobau de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Scenes medievales : saltimbanques et jeux de foire, 1890

The carousel, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The carousel, c1900

Fairground show at an imaginary crossroads in Paris, c1770. Creator: Unknown
Fairground show at an imaginary crossroads in Paris, c1770

Fête foraine, boulevard de Clichy, c1910. Creator: Louis Abel-Truchet
Fete foraine, boulevard de Clichy, c1910

Fairground parade, 1834. Creator: Desire Adelaide Charles Maignen de Sainte-Marie
Fairground parade, 1834

Funfair, place Saint-Pierre, Montmartre, in 1861. Creator: Edouard Hubert
Funfair, place Saint-Pierre, Montmartre, in 1861

How we spend Easter. N 3. 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
How we spend Easter. N 3. 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Step right up and experience the magic of the fairground. 🎪✨ From the vibrant St Giles Fair in Oxford to the thrilling Blaydon Races captured on canvas, these snapshots of amusement bring joy to all. Take a journey back in time to Cornwall's enchanting fair, where laughter filled the air around 1900. Meanwhile, Pudsey's fairground in Yorkshire invites you to hop aboard a mesmerizing carousel ride that will transport you into a world of wonder. Meet Bob Wilson, an extraordinary man who defies odds as he runs the pay-box at his local fairground despite being unable to read or write. His determination and resilience are truly inspiring. In Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, London transforms into a magical winter paradise with twinkling lights and exhilarating rides for all ages. The festive atmosphere is contagious as families create cherished memories together. Delve into Helen Mirren's captivating portrayal of a fairground stripper wearing fishnet tights—a testament to her versatility as an actress who can effortlessly embody any character she takes on. Witness history unfold at Belle Vue Fairground and Gardens during the grand opening of their new water chute—an exciting addition that promises thrills for all visitors. The Glasgow Garden Festival preparations showcase meticulous planning behind-the-scenes before this spectacular event opens its gates, and is here that dreams come true amidst stunning displays and joyful celebrations. Scarborough Promenade Wall Of Water offers an awe-inspiring spectacle where water dances gracefully along the promenade wall—nature's own performance art capturing hearts along this picturesque coastal town. Finally, immerse yourself in Festival Pleasure Gardens' whimsical charm—a place where fantasy meets reality through dazzling lights, delightful music, and endless entertainment options for everyone. Whether it be historical moments frozen in time or contemporary festivities that ignite our senses today, one thing remains constant—the allure of the fairground continues to captivate us with its timeless magic.