In
this book, local author Phyl Ralton uses original research and
people's memories to show which fairs came to Fleet, and the rides
and engines that were used. Photographs, some previously
unpublished, have been chosen to illustrate this aspect of Fleet's
history.The
first part of this book describes William Irvin's fair that ran at
Reading Road South throughout the First World War. The second part
surveys visiting funfairs, most often the Matthews and Wall
families, and the grounds they used. The old police station, the
new police station, Birch Avenue, Woodlands, and Woodman Court are
all built on old fairgrounds. Reading Road Wharf, Oakley Park and
The Views Meadow have been used for fairs and are still open
spaces. There are also notes about many visiting showmen, and the
rides and engines they used at Fleet.
This
will appeal to Fleet residents who want to know more of the history
of their town and to people with an interest in steam engines and
showmen. Condition: Very good
condition. Click on photograph for close-up of the copy available.
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