National Fairground Archive

Articles From the Archive...

The following section includes pieces of research by Archive staff and specialist insights into some aspects of the collections, including a selected gallery feature. The Archive is open to suggestion for future articles, please email us if you would like to see a particular subject given coverage.

• Irish Arks and Waltzers
• Lionel Bathe's Galloper Images
• Jack Leeson - A Day in the Life
• Scenic Swansong
• Steam Yachts build-up
• Canada Goose?
• Irish Octopus
• Goose Fair 1962
• London Calling
• Scottish Special
• Ron Kinder's Slides
• Newcastle 1938
• The Ghost on the Fairground
• Architect's View
• Ireland in Focus
• Arthur Jones
• Orton and Spooner
• Water Themed Rides and Shows
• Alma Johnson - Wall of Death Rider
• Ian Cawthorne's 1970s
• Grantham Time Warp
• Stephen Smith's Early 80s
• Angel's Angle
• Dick Scott-Stewart
• Design 2011