Fairground Shows

The fairground show was a key element of the early fairs, and the origin of the term 'showman' relates directly to the art of travelling and managing a fairground show. Over time, with the mechanical and technological advancement of fairground rides, the show became an aspect of history. The story of the fairground show is as exciting as the show itself. The showmen had to adopt, change and be creative and imaginative with their presentations. A history of fairground shows, and some insights into key types of fairground shows, is included in this section.