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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Fear & Wonder: Fearless Egbert
Donald Connington remembers the shows of his childhood: Wild West, Rats and Fearless Egbert riding with a Lion on the Wall of Death. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Fear & Wonder: Sawing up the Lady
Renee Hamilton recalls visiting the Fair as a child and seeing Madame La Guillotine lose her head, a tiger behaving badly and a Pony with a point to make. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Menageries: Bostock & Wombwells
Mr and Mrs Bentham recall the Fair arriving at Paragon Station and the excitement of following it down to Walton Street. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Menageries: Monkeys & Buckets
Louise Ward remembers visiting the Fair where she came face to face with a monkey and needed a bucket to relieve herself. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Paraffin: Paraffin Lamps
Donald Connington used to accompany his grandfather when he was selling paraffin to the showmen at Hull Fair. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Paraffin: Spending Coppers
'After spending our coppers we trudged wearily home.': Robert Shipp's poem recreates the atmosphere of a childhood spent at the fair. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Steam & prizes: Steam Yachts & Bread
'I wonder what happened to that loaf of bread!' Mrs Reed's adventures on the Steam Yachts made a long lasting impression on her. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Steam & Prizes: A Prize Vase
Walter Page's affair with the Fair began when he was still a boy. Here he tells us about his brother's prize vase and recalls his early impressions.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Boys & Machines: Short Trousers
Jim Holbrook knew the Fair intimately as a boy. Every year he helped out the showmen minding the steam engines. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Boys & Machines: Traction Engines
Robert Shipp recalls the Fair of his childhood and the traction engines arriving from Nottingham. 'It was quite exciting in those days'. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Good Old Days: Coconuts
'I knocked the top coconut down'. Fred Page was a sure shot at the Fair. Here he recalls the rides, the shows and some laughs. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD: Between the Wars: Good Old Days: Wiggle Woggle
Richard Wride was born in Delapore Avenue and tells us about his memories of the pre-war Fair including Madame La Guillotine and the Wiggle Woggle. Accompanied by photographs of Hull Fair during the same period.
This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
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Hull Fair, Fun for All DVD Collection 2: Between the Wars
Hull Fair is the greatest travelling fair in the country. The Hull Fair Project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has brought together memories and images from the citizens of Hull and the travelling showpeople. Between January 2004 and July 2005 over 60 interviews were conducted and more than 600 images were recorded forming a remarkable snapshot of the relationship between the city and the fair over the course of the 20th Century. The second collection contains interviews, photographs and videos from the fair between the two world wars. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s project, ‘Hull Fair, fun for all’, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund in association with Hull City Council (see http://www.hullfair.dept.shef.ac.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Commercial use of this resource is prohibited. All rights reserved.
| Added By: | Dr Matt Phillpott |
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| Date Added: | 15 Sep 2009 15:43 |
| Creators: | Matt Phillpott |
| Tags: | Ukoer, Oerhist, History, National Fairground Archive, Hull Fair, Hull, Theatre, Performance Studies, Oral History |
| Languages: | English |
| Viewing permissions: | World |
| URL: | http://humbox.edshare.ac.uk/id/eprint/620 |
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