Angel's Angle
Part 1 - Arks and Waltzers 1970s
Paul Angel began photographing fairs and rallies in the early 1970s, working from his Hereford base with colour film. In later years Paul investigated some of the lesser visited venues, seeking out remote amusement stands and rides that made rare appearances always outside of the main route. These galleries celebrate Paul's work.
This first selection showcases Paul's love of the platform ride, and helps us buttress our knowledge of the spread, change (and demise) of the ride from the 1970s onwards. Important details have been gleaned from these photographs and are included in the captions.
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Temporarily recorded with the Ashley family, this ride is shown at Goose Fair in 1977.
A rare colour shot of this mystery machine.
Colour image of the Jackson Waltzer shortly before leaving Rhyl.
Interior view of Barker's Jackson Waltzer - now in Ireland.
Bernard Hill's Maxwell Waltzer in 1972.
The 'Select' seen at Warwick in 1973.
The 'middle' Waltzer at the Southsea park, seen in 1973.
Crole's Barry Island Waltzer, interior view from 1975.
A rare Jackson Ark, at Leominster 1976.
In its interim decor between splendour with Deakins and revamp with Hebborn.
The fine artwork and decoration on the Rocketdrome was on its way out in 1976.
Rare shot of the Walter Bates Waltzer from 1975 - still travelling with the Whiting family.
Classic Battersea machine, seen in 1973 shortly before the closure of the park.
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