Fairground Association of Great Britain.
Formed in 1978, this is an organisation aimed at fairground enthusiasts.
Members receive the quarterly journal, 'Fairground Mercury'.
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Emerson & Hazard
Amusement Caterers.
A history of this Showman's family, with plenty of historical details regarding this family, a lot of research has gone into this artical on this family history with many photographs,
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Fairground Art.
Website of fairground historian Michael Smith, the curator of the fairground collection at Dingles Steam Museum. Excellent vintage fairground photographs.
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Fairground Heritage Trust.
A charity which is committed to saving, conserving and sharing historic fairground equipment.
It owns a substantial collection of national importance, part of which is currently on show at Dingles Steam Village in Devon.
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The Fairground Society.
Founded in 1961, Fairground Society caters for anyone interested in fairgrounds past or present. A quarterly magazine, "The Platform", is packed with articles and photographs which not only look into the history of fairgrounds and fairground rides, but also keeps members up to date on the latest rides and transport to be seen on British fairgrounds.
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National Fairground Archive.
A unique collection of photographic, printed, manuscript material covering all aspects of the culture of travelling showman, and their history and everyday life.
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Old Glory.
The web site of the monthly preservation magazine often includes articles of interest to fairground enthusiasts.
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Wakes Week.
A unique collection of photographs and historical information (past & present) covering the
history of the Showmen, their families, and their way of life, equipment, transport that travel in the Lancashire Cheshire & North Wales area. (the Lancashire Section).
A part of this collection also covers showmen from other counties.
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