The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain presents All the fun of the fair /
Downie, Graham,author.
Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.
A history of all aspects of the fairground, exploring both the lives of showmen and the more general progression of the fairground phenomenon. Also contains an extensive survey of historically significant fairs. Extensively illustrated with photographs.
Edition statement, author and printing details are from the back cover.
How fairs began - The showmen's guild - The role of the guild - The organisation of a fair - The showman's life - Famous fairs.
A history of all aspects of the fairground, exploring both the lives of showmen and the more general progression of the fairground phenomenon. Also contains an extensive survey of historically significant fairs. Extensively illustrated with photographs.