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Established in 1904, the newspaper reports on funfairs, fairground events, business information and social events for travelling showpeople and the funfair industry. It remains the primary source of information for showmen throughout the UK. Funfair reports, health & safety articles, interviews with prominent showland figures, business articles and social news all feature.
World’s Fair also encompasses the interests of funfair enthusiasts, circus enthusiasts and the steam rally and preservation movement.
In our circus section we feature circus and show reviews, interviews with circus artistes, directors and other circus professionals, regulations and other news affecting the circus industry. Source
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Search ArticlesADIPS Safety Health Awareness Day
The Amusement Devices Inspection Procedures Scheme (ADIPS) held another Safety Health Awareness Day (SHAD) at the Glasgow SEC on 8 January to tie in with the Irn Bru Carnival taking place at the SEC.The day followed the format of the previous day held in Peterborough … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
Giant wheel attracts attention at Nottingham Winter Wonderland
New 150ft tall wheel was the main talking point at Nottingham Winter Wonderland, where Mellors Group made best use of the tight space with a good range of attractions and market stalls.Nottingham’s popular Winter Wonderland returned on 7 November, running until New Year’s Eve. After … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
John Henry Murphy: keeping the family's North East legacy alive
Murphy’s are one of the most famous fairground families in the North East. With the seventh generation on the way, John Henry Murphy tells us why he’s proud to continue that legacy and pay tribute to his late father.It was one Patrick Murphy who set … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
Glasgow Irn Bru Carnival: keeping the tradition alive
For Glasgow’s children, December may mean getting away from school for a few weeks, visiting family, or letters to Santa – and, for many, a trip to the Irn Bru Carnival. With over a hundred years of history to this event, from its current residence in the Scottish Events Campus to the years many fondly remember in the Kelvin Hall, there is little doubt this unique indoor fair has captured the hearts and minds of the city’s people and has many fans from Scotland and, indeed, beyond.
Billy Whitelegg receives Lifetime Achievement award
Billy Whitelegg honoured with the highest Guild award as presentations are made at the Central Council meeting in London last month.Three awards were presented at Central Council, the first being a Lifetime Achievement award to William (Billy) Whitelegg, past Chairman of the Western Section and … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
Funland becomes Wonderland at Hayling Island
Hampshire amusement park Funland Hayling Island enjoyed another successful Christmas season with its one-of-a-kind Winter Wonderland experience.For 14 selected dates until Christmas Eve, the upstairs of Funland Hayling Island’s arcade, cafe and play centre entertained hundreds of families during “Hayling Wonderland” this winter.Yet what visitors … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
Chatterbox, February 2025
Photos from around Showland with World’s Fair’s Chatterbox – originally published in World’s Fair newspaper February 2025 issue. You can buy a copy of the print edition here. Barbie Colquhoun and helper Susie Davidson at Kirkcaldy. Leslie Danter and his sons Gary-George (left) and Leslie … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
Notts & Derby win SSA Cup for first time
After the SSA returned to the pitch last year with eight teams taking part in the competition, Notts & Derby beat Lancashire 2-1 in October’s Cup Final to win the Cup for the very first time. Alex Holland and Dunny Tucker scored the Notts & … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
Sun shines on Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
Bimbo Bishton’s Gallopers add Victorian authenticity to Worcester’s annual Christmas Fayre.The first day of the 2024 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre dawned bright – even if the thermometer was hovering around zero. After the heavy rain of less than a week before, which led to the … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.
New President for Showmen's Guild
At the Showmen’s Guild’s Central Council in January, Keith Carroll was elected as the new President, whilst Scotland’s Alex James Colquhoun makes history as Junior Vice President.The Showmen’s Guild has a new President. As the three-year period of tenure for Central Office officials came to … Get instant access to this and all other website posts by becoming a World’s Fair subscriber (free trial available). If you are already, simply log in.