Description
In this issue: Ian Trowell writes about the important exhibition of fairground art held at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in 1977; Peter Wells chronicles the history of ride-builders Howcroft’s of Hartlepool; Roger Mills recalls the days when paraders strutted their stuff on rides as well as shows; Doug Roseaman explains how many of Frederick Savage’s ride plans are being conserved and digitised; and there’s news of the National
Fairground &; Circus Archive’s latest acquisitions. Mike Willis contributes a lengthy list of recent machine changes, while various members have their say in the Feedback section. All this in 40 pages of full colour!
Fairground &; Circus Archive’s latest acquisitions. Mike Willis contributes a lengthy list of recent machine changes, while various members have their say in the Feedback section. All this in 40 pages of full colour!
| Jottings, Roundabouts, Feedback, Sales,Bookstall,Helpline | ||
| All the Fun of the Gallery | Ian Trowell | The Whitechapel Art gallery exhibition of 1977 |
| Works of Art | Doug Roseaman | Fred Savage Drawings, their history and conservation as they are now at Sheffield University |
| Howcrofts of Hartlepool | Peter Wells | A history of this firm |
| On Parade | Roger Mills | Paraders and their role on rides. |
| Prime Mover Mystery | Percy Cole’s 1927 Chain Drive Scammel | |
| News from the NFCA | Updated from the National Fairground and Circus Archive | |
