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Title Item Description Price No. in stock
700th Goose Fair Newspaper Nottingham Evening Post Souvenir Guide £22.00 SOLD
700 Years of Goose Fair Book Celebration of Nottingham Goose Fair history £25.00 1
A Little and Often Book Anecdotes of a life in steam £4.50 SOLD
All the Fun of the Fair Booklet The history of the travelling fair. £5.00 SOLD
Anderton and Rowland's 1854-2004 Booklet History of the West Country fairground firm. £8.00 SOLD
Anderton and Rowland's: Illusion & Reality Book The history of this famous amusement family. £50.00 SOLD
Bioscope Shows and Their Engines Book How bioscopes travelled with their steam engines £28.00 SOLD
British Fairgrounds: A Photographic History Book Britain's fairground heritage from the late 1800s to the present day in over 200 photos. £55.00 SOLD
British Road Steam vehicles Book Pictorial history of British traction engines. Includes showmen's engines. £10.00 1
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotives Book The story of showman's type road locomotives manufactured by Charles Burrell & Sons Ltd. £65.00 1
Buses on the Old Fairground Book 150 showman's buses photographed by Robert Jowitt. £20.00 SOLD
Carousel Animals Book The history of carousels and merry-go-round horses £15.00 SOLD
The Carousel Animal Book Rare, much-desired out of print book. £25.00 1
Carousel Horses Book The definitive history of carousels around the world. £50.00 2
Carter's Steam Fair Book The history of this fair from 1976 to 2002. £15.00 SOLD
Cheapjack Book True story of a fairground worker. £20.00 SOLD
The Circular Steam Switchback Book History of these ornate rides. £50.00 SOLD
Come to the Fair Book The story of British fairgrounds and the showmen who attend them. £20.00 SOLD
Das Oktoberfest Book Celebration of this famous German fair. £25.00 SOLD
A Decade of Delights Book Celebrating the National Fairground Archive. £8.00 SOLD
Discovering English Fairs Book A pocket guide to charter fairs and their origins. £10.00 1
Discovering Traction Engines Book Classic publication on traction engines. £9.50 1
Dodgem Greaser Book Memoirs of a fairground boy. £20.00 SOLD
Engines at Work Book Photographs of traction engines, including showmens. £15.00 1
The English Circus and Fair Ground Book History and tradition of circus and fairs. £27.50 1
The English Fair Book Detailed history of English fairs. £19.00 2
English Fairs Book A guide to the history and rides of travelling fairs. £15.00 2
English Fairs and Markets Book The part fairs and markets have played in English life. £23.00 SOLD
Everybody's Favourite Book The story of R Edwards and Sons Ltd. £21.00 SOLD
Fair Enough Book Pinner Fair: the last 200 years. £12.00 1
Fairfield Folk Book A history of the British fairground and its people. £65.00 SOLD
NEW Fairfield Folk ISIS Edition Book A history of the British fairground and its people. £65.00 1
Fairground and Circus Transport (first edition) Book Chronicles vehicles, marques and types used in 'showland' over the years. £12.50 1
Fairground and Circus Transport (reprint) Book Chronicles vehicles, marques and types used in 'showland' over the years. £8.95 1
Fairground Album Book Photos and information about various rides. £12.00 1
Fairground Architecture Book All-time classic fairground book looking at the rides, the joints and the transport. £25.00 SOLD
NEW Fairground Art Book Definitive fairground book - first edition collectable. £45.00 1
Fairground Attraction Book Photographic journey into the world of the travelling showman. £20.00 2
Fairground Engines in Focus Book Over 260 photographs of showman's engines taken during their working days. £15.00 1
Fairground Family Book The Noyce family: children's book £19.29 1
Fairground Fun at Folly Farm Booklet The rides at the Folly Farm attraction in South Wales. £20.00 1
Fairground Heritage Volume One: An Age of Achievement Book The early days of travelling fairgrounds and their rides £15.00 2
Fairground Heritage Volume Two: The Steam Age Book The golden age of fairground: steam rides £15.00 4
The Fairground Organ Book Its music, mechanism and history. £20.00 1
Fairground Snaps Book Classic book of fairground photography (colour/bw) £20.00 SOLD
Fairground Steam Book History and specification of steam rides. £15.00 3
Fairground Strollers and Showfolk Book A history of the Freeman-Biddall family of fairground travellers. £18.00 2
NEW Fairground Transport Book A book full of photos of fairground transport. £30.00 1
Fair Organs Book 50 pictures of fairground organs. £11.00 1
Fairs and Circuses Book History of fairs and circuses for children. £5.00 1
Fairs and Circuses in the Black Country Book The story of travelling entertainment in the Black Country. £30.00 1
Fairs and Revels Book A study of fairs and other festivities £20.00 2
The Fairs of Dundee Book The story of Dundee Fairs over eight centuries. £15.00 1
The Famous Thurstons Book The story of the famous fairground family. £40.00 1
Ferris Wheels Book The story of this well-known and much-loved ride. £20.00 1
Freaks: Myths and Images of the Secret Self (Hardback) Book In depth examination of the freak from classical times to the present. £23.00 1
Freaks: Myths and Images of the Secret Self (Paperback) Book In depth examination of the freak from classical times to the present. £15.00 1
Frederick Savage Collection Folder Collection includes facsimile drawings, handbills and photographs of Savage's. £130.00 1
A Gallery of Old Timers Book Traction engines, fairground rides, and more. £20.00 1
Gallopers Book The history of all UK galloping horses rides. £50.00 SOLD
Gallopers 1998 Update Book A survey of all existing sets of British-built Galloping Horses. £55.00 1
Going to the Fair Book The history of fairs for children. £13.00 1
Goose Fair: A Legend of Nottingham Book Historic Goose Fair cover - over 100 years old. £25.00 1
The Great Nottingham Goose Fair Book The full story of this famous fair. £16.00 2
The Harry Lee Story Book One man's devotion to the preservation of steam yachts. £20.00 SOLD
Heart of England Fairs Book Magnificent collection of photographs of the fairs of the Midlands through the camera of Jack Leeson. £9.50
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Historic Fairground Scenes Book The heyday of the British fair 1860-1940 £15.00 1
The History and Lore of Freaks Book An intriguing overview of a twilight terrain. £10.00 1
Hull Fair Book History of this famous fair. £16.00 1
An Illustrated History of Traction Engines Book Includes showground locomotives and fair organs. £8.00 1
International Fairs Book The history of fairs from earliest times. £18.00 1
In the feast of St. Edmund the King: Petworth Fair 1189-1993 Book Photographic record of the ancient Petworth Fair £15.00 1
John Ling's Memories of a Travelling Life Book Based on recordings of John Ling's life. £60.00 1
The Key Frame Book Fair Organ Appreciation Society magazines from £2.99 21
Manders Shows & Menageries Book Book on "the greatest showman of his day". £5.00 SOLD
Mannings Amusements Book Chronicles of a Hertfordshire family. £90.00 SOLD
Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair 1892 Edition Book 1892 reprint of 1857 original. The first ever book about fairs. £26.00 1
Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair 1973 Edition Book Reprint of 1857 book with foreword by David Braithwaite £19.00 1
Memories of St. Giles' Fair Book The story of St. Giles' Fair, Oxford £32.00 2
Men at Work Book The fairground artists and artisans of Orton & Spooner. £35.00 SOLD
Merrymaking and Frolic! A History of the Stratford Mop Book ...and the town's other fairs. £55.00 1
Midland Fairground Families Book Meet the families and the rides they travel. £125.00 1
Mister Organ Man Book The story of Leonard Brooks's life as a showman, £15.00 1
Mitcham Fair Book Merton in Pictures - Book 3. £20.00 2
Old Nottingham Goose Fair: A Story in Pictures Book Superbly illustrated book on the fair's early history. £25.00 SOLD
On Display Book A celebration of 40 years of fair organ preservation. £15.00 1
Organ Parade Book Photographs of fairground organs. £25.00 1
Organs, Rides and Engines on Parade Vol One Book Photographs of fairground organs, rides and engines. £22.00 1
Organs, Rides and Engines on Parade Vol Two Book Photographs of fairground organs, rides and engines. £22.00 1
Painted Engines Book Full colour pictures and lighthearted histories. £18.00 1
A Palace on Wheels Book Signed copy: history of showmen's living wagons. £50.00 1
Pat Collins: King of Showmen Book The story of Pat Collins. Very rare signed copy. £90.00 SOLD
A Pictorial History of the Carousel Book Large format hardback book, great photographs. £35.00 2
Popular Art in England Book Includes fairground art. £8.00 1
Popular Art: Past & Present Book Includes a section on fairground art. £10.00 1
Popular English Art Book Treatise on Folk Art and its decline. £12.50 1
Renown: History and Restoration of a Steam Showmans Engine Book English fairground carved animals from the 1870s to the 1930s. £4.90 SOLD
Road Locomotives and Tractors Book Over half of the book is devoted to showmens engines. £10.00 1
Roundabout Relics Book English fairground carved animals from the 1870s to the 1930s. £26.00 SOLD
Savage of King's Lynn Book Inventor of machines & merry-go-rounds. £65.00 SOLD
Savages Limited: A Short History 1850-1964 Book The history of this famous fairground engineering company. £55.00 SOLD
Savage's of King's Lynn: Catalogue for 1902 Booklet 1973 reprint of 1902 catalogue. £40.00 SOLD
Seventy Years a Showman Book The life story of 'Lord' George Sanger. £25.00 SOLD
Seventy Years a Showman (Fitzroy Edition) Book The life story of 'Lord' George Sanger. Revised edition. £25.00 SOLD
Seventy Years a Showman (1938 Edition) Book The life story of 'Lord' George Sanger. Revised edition. £22.00 SOLD
Showman's Engines Book Locomotion papers number twenty-seven £15.00 2
Showmans Road Locomotives Book Vintage steam album 3 £10.00 1
Showmen and Suckers Book Circuses, fairgrounds, music halls, pantomimes, etc. £20.00 1
Showmen of Wiltshire Book Pictorial record of Wiltshire showmen and their rides. £38.00 SOLD
Slot Machines Book A Hall of Fame for classic machines of yesteryear. £12.00 1
Some Wallis & Steevens Traction Engines and Steam Wagons Book A varied selection of traction engines. £18.00 SOLD
Steam at Thursford Book The story of the Thursford fairground collection. £22.50 2
Steam Engines at Bressingham Book The story of the famous steam museum. £7.50 1
Steam Entertainment Book Fairground rides, miniature railways, etc. £8.00 1
Steam in the West Book Featuring showmens engines, rides and organs. £10.00 1
Steam Traction Engines, Wagons and Rollers in Colour Book The history of traction engines and traction engines in preservation. £10.00 1
Step Inside Now, Step Inside Book Ken Fox's life on the Wall of Death £3.50 SOLD
St Giles Fair 1830 - 1914 Book The history of this Oxford street fair. £29.00 SOLD
The Story of Harris's Fun Fairs Book A detailed history of this showland family. £11.50 SOLD
Townsends: A Showman's Story Book The story of the Townsend show family. £60.00 2
Traction Engine Album Book Colour photographs of traction engines, including fairground engines. £20.00 1
The Traction Engine Companion Book Includes a chapter on: "The Case of the Showman's Engine". £10.00 1
Traction Engines: Two Centuries of Steam Power Book Includes entire chapter on fairground engines and steam rides. £15.00 1
Traction Engines Book Shire book on these giants of the steam age. £11.50 1
Traction Engines Book Rare Salmon Cameracolour guide. £6.50 1
Traction Engines in Focus Book An album of over 200 photographs, including fairground. £12.00 1
Traction Engines in Review Book Featuring showmen's engines and rides. £10.00 1
The Traditional Fairground Book 'Roundabout People' and 'Jump On, Jump On' box set. £20.00 SOLD
Travelling Fairs Book The history of travelling fairs. £15.00 2
The Travelling People Book A unique picture of a unique way of life. £25.00 1
Trucks in Britain: Fairground Eight Wheelers Book A pictorial look at fairground transport. £30.00 1
Trucks in Britain Vol 2: Fairground Transport Book The varied types of commercial vehicle in showland use. £18.00 3
The Tussauds Collection of Fairground Art Book Auction catalogue for Wookey Hole sale in 1997. £12.00 SOLD
UK Gallopers 1996 Book Limited edition of Brian Steptoe's reports. £20.00 1
Ups & Downs & Roundabouts Book Biography of the Corrigan family. £84.00 SOLD
Vintage Fairground Transport Book The best examples of showmen's transport. £25.00 1
Wells Charter Fairs and Markets Book A retrospective of Wells Charter Fairs and Markets. £12.00 1
Whilst I Live I'll Crow Book An illustrated history of the Tuby family. £20.00 2
Whilst I Live I'll Crow (First Edition) Book An illustrated history of the Tuby family. £25.00 1
Wookey Hole 1975 Guide Booklet Includes a guide to Lady Bangor's Fairground Collection. £13.50 1
Wookey Hole 1977 Guide Booklet Includes a guide to Lady Bangor's Fairground Collection. £13.50 1
Wookey Hole 1980 Guide Booklet Includes a guide to Lady Bangor's Fairground Collection. £13.50 1
Your Book of Traction Engines Book An account of their rise and fall. £15.00 1
A Zoo on Wheels Book Bostock and Wombwell's Menagerie £60.00 SOLD 

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