Without a doubt the artefacts
assembled by the Fairground Heritage Trust represents the single
most important collection of historic fairground items in this
country.
It portrays a period when gilded
carved work and artistic competence saw the production of some of
the most lavish shows and roundabouts ever seen.
It also represents the heritage of
a group of people who are often neglected amongst the itinerant
population of Britain: the travelling showmen are an identified
social group who are extremely proud of their past but often not in
a position to be able to preserve it.
Since it’s inception in 1986 the
Trust has endured a challenging history itself, but a rescue package
successfully brought the collection a new home in Devon – The
opening of the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre in 2007 was the
result of many years of hard work, and an unswerving belief in the
cause.
Read all about our rides and
exhibits – Super Dodgems, Supersonic Skid, Rodeo Switchback, Super
Chariot Racer Ark, Ghost Train, Toyset, Happy Caterpillar, Autodrome,
Shows, Palace of Pleasure Arcade, Stalls, Wagons, Transport and
Artwork.
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