This fascinating and delightful historical section is part of the Web site of the English National Fairgrounds Association. The association's archives provide detailed descriptions of fairground rides and give the history of individual shows. The centenary recently celebrated by Hull council dates back to 1293, when Edward I allocated six weeks in May and June for the festivities. Wandering through the pages here is to travel around England and back in time, with a very unusual theme. Some of the old images alone are well worth the trip.
Major sections cover bacteria, fungi, protists, and viruses.
The history of microbiology collection tells of the dramatic development during the twentieth century of this major new scientific field. A timeline of microbiology's begins with 1870. The first entry for the 20th century notes that in 1900, based on the work of Walter Reed, it was demonstrated that Yellow Fever is caused by a filterable virus transmitted by mosquitoes. That was the first report ever of a viral agent known to cause human illness. The first division of the site deals with the odds of winning the lottery or at the casino.