James Salter

Freakin Out at the Fair: Tewkesbury Mop Fair 2007

The fair rolled back into town this week, with Tewkesbury celebrating its several-hundredth Mop Fair. Unlike in the past where the working class would carry mops to the fair and seeking employment for the coming year, the modern fair sees Tewkesbury filled with sideshows, food and many of the Danter Bros’ best rides. Below are some highlights from this year’s Mop:

The fair takes over most of the centre of Tewkesbury

George Irvin Jnr’s Booster was one of two in attendance

130ft up …

No fair is complete without a Carousel …

… a set of dodgems …

and a waltzer!

Edward Danter’s Super Star in the distance

and close up

Superbowl and Midnight Express

The Can Can waiting for more riders

Freak Out was definitely the highlight of the fair, attracting by far the largest crowds and, at times throughout the night, a sustantial queue. And for the bargain price of £2.50, why not?

There it is

Swinging and spinning

Are you ready?

Well let’s get freaky

Here we go

Wahey!

Flying tonight