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A History of Fairground Transport: From Horses to Artics
by Allan Ford and Nick Corble |
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ISBN Number:
978-1445661407
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
Publication Date: November 2016
Publisher:
Amberley Publishing |
Travelling fairs hold a special place in English history and
traditions. Once or twice a year local towns and villages are
overwhelmed with a cacophony of sounds, sights and smells, bringing
magic and excitement into peoples’ lives before, all too quickly,
moving on. The transient nature of travelling fairs is part of their
magic, and an integral part of that magic is the transport that
carries the people and the rides. More than just vehicles however,
fairground transport is often an integral part of the show, acting
as homes for the showmen, a way of generating power and even
converting into parts of the rides themselves. In short, they are
part of the way of life.
This book looks at the history of the travelling fair through its
transport, beginning with how it has evolved from what a performer
could carry on their back and simple horse-drawn caravans, through
to steam-powered traction engines and war surplus petrol and
electric vehicles, finally bringing the story up to date with
today’s mega lorries and cranes.
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