Features pulling on views and the fair day & night.

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Superb - Highly recommended!!

DvD - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

This footage was originally released on video in the 1980's.

Babbacomme - Shows shots of Anderton & Rowlands transport of the day and tenants including the firms Showtrac "Gladiator".

Brixham 1985 - The firms of Whiteleggs, T. Rowlands and D. Rowlands are among the vast array of transport shown negotiating the hair pin bend overlooking the coast on their way to the ground for the regatta fair.

Nottingham Goose Fair 1987 - This part of the DvD has classic shots of the Showmen arriving along Gregory Boulevard and pulling on the forest ground. A wonderful array of transport and rides in load form are to be found. Approx. 65 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Terry Darby does it again! A MUST HAVE!!!!!!!!!

DvD £16.00 Including P&P!

DvD's from Terry Darby
26 Old Kiln Road
Flackwell Heath
Bucks HP10 9NR

Cash or Cheque to T. Darby

Bill Edwards

The fair scenes feature many of the attractions at the 2007 fair.

Approx. 70 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Yet again PsP deliver the goods with a superb DVD - Highly recommended!!

DvD - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

This footage was originally released on video in the 1980's, and has been transferred from old 8mm film.

There is superb footage of rides and transport including:- Wilsons & Deakins transport, Wilson's Waltzer & Dodgems, Ayers Cakewalk, Lock's Ghost Train and many more!

Many Showmen are shown in the footage. Approx. 40 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Simply BRILLIANT - A MUST HAVE for fans of older Funfair equipment!!

DvD £16.00 Including P&P!

DvD's from Terry Darby
26 Old Kiln Road
Flackwell Heath
Bucks HP10 9NR

Cash or Cheque to T. Darby

Bill Edwards

The DvD covers Oxford St Giles fair in 1955, 1956, 1965 and 1966 with superb pull on shots including Thurston's Diamond T. Rides shown include Harry Lee's Yachts, P. Cole's Gondolas, Thurston's Jets, Nicholl's Dodgems & Gallopers and MANY MANY MORE!

The DvD also covers Tackley Club Feast of 1965 with excellent coverage including Hatwell's Gallopers, Emmett's Skymaster and Rose's Dodgems & Chairs.

Approx. 50 Minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - OUTSTANDING - This is the second Terry Darby DvD I have seen and I CANNOT recommend them highly enough! A FEAST of FUNFAIR!!

Bill Edwards

DvD's from Terry Darby
26 Old Kiln Road
Flackwell Heath
Bucks HP10 9NR

Cash or Cheque to T. Darby

WOW! Originally released on video in 1985, this DvD shows the pull-on for Blackheath, Hampton Court and Hampstead Top Heath.

Blackheath - Starts with shots of B. Rawling's Scammell and living trailer.

Hampton Court - Shows the late Tommy Smith, lessee opening the gates, followed by classic transport shots.

Hampstead Heath Top Fair - Transport including Edwards & Benson's pulling on.

All three fairs are shown with build up shots and with the fairs open. Many Showmen are shown, sadly some of whom are no longer with us.

This DvD should sell in MILLIONS. If you were around in 1985, this is a SUPERB reminder - if you weren't you really MUST see how things were 20 years ago. This is one DvD you will watch OVER & OVER.

I can't wait to see "The Golden Years, Oxford St Giles 1955, 56, 65 and 1966" and "Banbury Street Fair, 1964, 65 and 1966" - Watch this space for their reviews!

Approx. 1 hour & 25 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Without a doubt the VERY BEST Funfair DvD I have EVER seen - I cannot recommend this highly enough! BUY IT!

DvD £16.00 Including P&P!

DvD's from Terry Darby
26 Old Kiln Road
Flackwell Heath
Bucks HP10 9NR

Cash or Cheque to T. Darby

Bill Edwards

The build up is shown from the 'bobbin' to completion with its trellises, crown centre, flights and rounding boards.

I have always been fascinated by the build up of Skids - the work involved needs to be seen to be appreciated. This DvD shows is a must for Skid fans!

Approx. 79 Minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - A MUST have - one of the best fairground DvD's I have seen!

Bill Edwards

This superb program features many of the Showmen's loads pulling onto the ground as well as views of the fair both day and night at Hull fair 2006.

Inludes chapter selection, transport photos, ride and artwork photos. Approx. 80 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - First class coverage of a first class fair! A 'MUST' Buy!

DvD £15.00

Bill Edwards

Approx. 1 hour 46 Minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - An excellent chance to see some of the finest travelling rides in the world!

DvD - £16.00

Bill Edwards

Albert Holland Jnr's Matterhorn is seen here pulling on and building up at Chesterfield for the May Bank Holiday Fair. Originally new in 1984 to Louise Stevens, this Sobema built ride was aquired by Albert from Harry Ayers in the mid 1990's. It is 54 by 56 feet and weighs in at 45 tons. This volume includes footage of the ride as it was in 1989, 1995 and 1998. The DvD also includes the Alpine Express in action for a full 3 minute ride!

Approx. 56 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Fascinating seeing the ride over the years and good to watch the build up. Recommended!

DvD £16.00

Bill Edwards

Approx. 42 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Fascinating - Highly recommended for transport enthusiasts!!

DvD £14.00

Bill Edwards

Introduction by Geoff Annis

Approx. 48 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Superb! I went to Leeds this year & this DvD captures the fair superbly!!

DvD/VHS - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

Another excellent DvD from PsP and Andy Gage. This includes the superb funfair at Hyde Park showing many 'big hitters', includes pulling on views. The fair at Leicester Square and Carter's at Battersea Park are also featured

Approx. 50 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - If you didn't get to these fairs in London, this DvD is the next best thing! (and a lot warmer!!!)

DvD/VHS - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

Also features some of the Sunday change over.

Approx. 80 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Excellent! Upto PsP's usual high standard with something for everyone!!

Bill Edwards

An excellent opportunity to view many of the rides and attractions at the Oktoberfest held in Munich.

This is regarded by many as the World's largest travelling funfair.

Filmed by Andy Gage.

Approx. 65 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - An excellent DvD of an Excellent funfair!!

DvD/VHS - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

Both traditional and modern rides stand side by side at the Great Dorset Steam Fair. The latest thrill rides such as Garry Evans' Afterburner, Bernard Matthews' King Loops and Shaw Wallis' Drop Tower are in contrast to the older rides of Joe Rowland's Noahs Ark, Parker & Taylor's Brookland Speedway and Saunders' Steam Yachts.

The major rides are featured in action by day and night. Together with views of some of the many Showmen's engines, fair organs and old fairground transport now in preservation.

Also featured are inside views of Ken Fox's Wall of Death, the only show of its kind still travelling.

Approx. 115 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - First Class!! If you missed GDSF, buy the DvD - If you were there, buy the DvD!!

Bill Edwards

Features rides and attractions from Dusseldorf funfair 2005. Features chapter selection, rides photos and transport photos.

Andy has done a fantastic job of capturing the magic of German funfairs!

Approx. 47 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - First Class! A definite MUST have!!

DvD/VHS - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

Features pulling on views and scenes of the fair Approx. 50 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Excellent!

DvD/VHS - £15.00

Bill Edwards

Features around 25 minutes of transport pulling-on as well as views of one of the largest funfairs travelling the UK.

Approx. 70 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - If you missed The Hoppings this year, try the next best thing - this DvD!

DvD/VHS - £15.00

Bill Edwards

Features rides and attractions at both Chester and Knutsford funfairs 2005

Approx. 30 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Highly Recommended

DvD/VHS - £10.00

Bill Edwards

Features pulling on views and scenes of the fair Approx. 50 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Excellent!

DvD/VHS - £15.00

Bill Edwards

This DvD covers the rides and attractions at Durham, Coventry and Long Eaton over Easter 2005.

Approx. 30 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Highly Recommended

DvD/VHS - £10.00

Bill Edwards

Covers rides and attractions at Finsbury Park, Hackney, Richmond and Hampton Court. Approx. 40 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Highly Recommended

DvD/VHS - £15.00

Bill Edwards

This DvD comes on two disks, representing very good value for money. Disk 1 covers the pull on of the loads. There is some interesting footage of of the loads negotiating the narrow bridge onto the town meadows.

Disk 2 covers the opening ceremony and views of the fair.

I thoroughly enjoyed this DvD!!

Approx. 155 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Excellent Value - Buy It!!

Bill Edwards

Features the rides and attractions at the 2005 Kings Lynn Mart

Approx. 28 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - A worthy addition to your collection!

DvD - £10.00

Bill Edwards

Features superb night time pull-on scenes and views of the first major fair of the year. Approx. 48 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Excellent video, a must if you missed Leed this year.

DvD - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

Narrated by the comedian Brendan Healy, this unique programme has never been seen on TV before. It starts with early still shots from a long by-gone age - Switchbacks and Wirly-Gigs!

A history with stills, interviews, and cine/video clips from the turn of the century right up to the build-up and opening of the 2004 Hoppings.

The DvD is just over an hour long and also includes an extra feature - The Hoppings Artwork with interviews with Paul Wright and DC Slater

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Superb! A MUST for funfair fans! I can't recommend this highly enough.

DvD or Video - £14.49 inclusive of UK P&P

Bill Edwards

Filmed by Andy Gage in November 2004 this programme features some of the attractions at the Hamburg Winterdom 2004.

It is my aim to visit a German funfair next year - until then I have this superbly shot DvD. The quality of Andy's videoing is excellent with superb views of the very spectacular German machine.

Approx. 45 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Excellent value, a superb DvD

DvD - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

Features views of the Showmen building up and shunting vehicles, along with scenes of the fair in action.

Approx. 30 minutes

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - A worthy addition to your collection!

DvD - £10.00

Bill Edwards

I was unable to get to Long Eaton Model Show, so I was delighted when this DvD arrived for review.

The show is organised by Ian and Hayley Johnson and is in its 6th year. The DvD features many of the models at the show.

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - If you missed the show and are into Fairground Modelling, this DvD is essential

DvD - £15.00 including UK P&P

Bill Edwards

The UK's largest travelling funfair returns to Hull. Featuring views of the pull-on, the fair by day, Sunday change over and the fair by night.

Narrated by Geoff Annis

DvD - £15.00 +p&p

Bill Edwards

Features the funfairs at Oxford St Giles, Thame and Abingdon.

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Highly Recommended

VHS - £15.00 +p&p
DvD - £15.00 +p&p

Bill Edwards

One of the UK's top funfairs returns to the famous Town Moor. Featuring super pulling-on views and scenes of the fair in action.

VHS - £15.00 +p&p
DvD - £15.00 +p&p

Bill Edwards

Features views of Showmen's vehicles pulling on and views of the fair both by day and night. Filmed by Andy Gage.

Approx. 45 minutes long with an introduction by Geoff Annis.

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Highly Recommended

VHS - £15.00 +p&p
DvD - £15.00 +p&p

Bill Edwards

This DvD features views of fairground transport, the Moscow State Circus, living vans and views of the insides of some of the hugh American style trailers.

Approx 50 minutes with introductions by Geoff Annis.

All The Fun Of The Fair Verdict - Recommended

VHS - £15.00 +p&p
DvD - £15.00 +p&p

Bill Edwards

The UK's largest travelling funfair returns to Hull.

Excellent pull-on shots followed by shots of the fair open - SPECTACULAR!!

The main feature is approx. 70 minutes long with bonus features of Fairground Transport and Fairground Art.

Introduction by Geoff Annis.

VHS - £15.00 +p&p
DvD - £15.00 +p&p

I reviewed the DvD version and can thouroughly recommend it. Now that the DvD version is the same price as VHS its even better value!!

A MUST have!!

Bill Edwards

One of London's top funfairs - Wanstead - is shown in this superb programme.

Featured are some of the Showmen pulling-on with their rides followed by all the action from the fair itself. Introduction by Geoff Annis.

Main feature approx 45mins

Also includes Fairground Art & Model Fairground Transport.

VHS - £15.00 +p&p
DvD - £18.00 +p&p

I reviewed the DvD version and can thouroughly recommend it. Wanstead Flats is a much underated fair - It attracts a large number of machines from far and wide, and this video/DvD gives viewers a superb chance to see some top equipment.

Highly Recommended

Bill Edwards

Introduction by Geoff Annis.

Extra feature - Fairground art.

Approx 30mins

VHS - £10.00 +p&p
DvD - £18.00 +p&p

I reviewed the DvD version and can recommend DvD over video - much more convienent! A much needed view of the fabulous Carters Steam Fair keeps this DvD topical and interesting.

Recommended.

Bill Edwards

This video is up to PsP's usual high standard - Filmed at Elland Road Football Ground it captures the atmosphere on the evening of 18th February.

Rides include the Ramba Zamba, Beach Party and many more.

Narrated by Geoff Annis.

Approx 30mins

VHS - £10.00 +p&p
DvD - £18.00 +p&p

Bill Edwards

Filmed at Hull and Lincoln - Narrated by Geoff Annis Approx 30mins

VHS - £10.00 +p&p
DvD - £18.00 +p&p

Bill Edwards

A great video showing both sides of GDSF - Traction engines, old lorries are shown along with some fantastic shots of the more modern (and not so modern) funfair.

Garry Evans Bomber, Elliot Hall's Top Buzz 2, Perrin Matthews Stargate are shown alongside Joe Rowland's Noahs Ark, David Down's Gallopers and Harris' Chair-O-Planes.

This is my first look at a BCM Video Productions and I am impressed and more than happy to recommend this to add to your video collection!

Approx 90 minutes

VHS - £15.00

Bill Edwards

This video features some superb footage from this years Oxford St Giles fair. It starts at the break of dawn with the Showmen's loads pulling into the streets of Oxford

Abie Danter's new Wild Mouse Roller Coaster is featured, as are Wilson's Booster, Hebborn's immaculate Waltzer and James Noyce's Gallopers.

Recommneded!

Approx 80 minutes

VHS - £15.00

Bill Edwards

This is the first PsP DVD that I have had to review. I haven't been convinced about DVD's over Video's......until now. The picture quality is excellent, the convienence of DVD is fantastic, and the extra's (Farston's model funfair and Newcastle 1999 transport pictures) make this extremely good value

Digitally filmed & edited.

Also available on VHS

Approx 70 minutes

DVD - £18.00
VHS - £14.00

Bill Edwards

The Fair, Volume 6 by PsP is digitally filmed and editied. It covers the Easter fairs at Ollerton, Melton Mowbray and Scunthorpe.

A worthy addition to any video library!

Approx 30 minutes

£10.00 inc. p&p Bill Edwards

PsP's latest video, Leeds Valentines Fair, 2002, is again digitally filmed and edited and the quality really shows through. Introduced by Geoff Annis, filmed at pull-on and the opening night, PsP's videos get better each time!

This will also be available on DVD at the end of February.

Approx 30 minutes

£10.00 inc. p&p Bill Edwards

The days leading upto the fair feature many of the showmens vehicles arriving. This amazing fair is shown both day and night and includes many of the UKs top rides.

Digitally filmed and edited, narrated by Paul Smith, this is the best video yet from PsP Pro!!

Approx 80 minutes

£14.00 inc. p&p Bill Edwards

Featuring an hour of the pull on this is a must for transport fans, followed by the grand opening and an hour of the main rides and attractions, appealing to the ride enthusiasts.

The Superstars of Jason Price and Michael Phillips, the immaculate Dodgems of John Thurston, Jump and Smiles, Orbiter, Tagada, Skymaster, Waltzers, Gallopers, Tip Top, Matterhorn, the Hi Roller of Louise Stevens are just some of the attractions featured in this full length video.

Approx 120 minutes - £17.00 inc p&p

Bill Edwards

This video features the rides at the 2001 fair and includes around 20 minutes of the Showmen's vehicles pulling onto the moor.

Excellent value - shows many of the major rides currently travelling in the UK. Whether you managed to get to this fair, or even if you miseed it, you'll want this video in your collection.

Approx 70 minutes

£14.00 inc. p&p Bill Edwards

The video features the following fairs

The remainder was filmed in the evening on Wednesday 14th February

Although I think fairs come to life at night, I'm not keen on night time videos, however the quality of this video makes it an enjoyable additional to any video collection.

Approx 30 minutes

Bill Edwards

Driffield, Pontefract and Barton upon Humber are included as are Terry Atha's "Hellblazer" Waltzer, Stuart Robinson's Twist, Joe Ling's Dodgems and many more Approx 35 minutes

Bill Edwards

It then goes onto the first Saturday with Robinson's new Dodgems, the 'Jammin' Roller Coaster, Megastar 1 Big Wheel and many others.

Footage of the loads arriving from Nottingham on the Sunday follows with some of the big names:- Elliot Hall's Top Buzz, Mellors' Crazy Shake, Frisbee and the "Big Ben" Drop Tower.

The finale is some excellent footage after dark, when Hull really comes to life - Most of the big classic machines are shown in excellent detail.

I have watched this video twice in compiling this review - It is definitely in the 'must have' category! Approx 80 minutes

Bill Edwards

Shows some 'classic' rides:- Scott Manning's "Wild Thing" SuperStar, Albert Evan's "Atmosphere Creator" Waltzer, Louise Stevens , Holland's Dodgems, Farrar's Dodgems, Donald Print's Tagada & loads more.

A must for fairground enthusiasts.

Approx 60 minutes - £14.00

Bill Edwards