DRAWINGS TO BUY
About the drawings
Here you will find a catalogue of current drawings by Steve, each with a description of the inspiration behind each piece. Some drawings are based on funfairs taking place across the UK in different years, and some are funfairs created through the imagination of the artist who is incredibly passionate about travelling funfairs and the showmen who present them.
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Steve is continually adding new drawings to this list, however if you would like to discuss the possibility of commissioning a new or unique funfair drawing, please use the 'Contact' form on the Home page. This might be a funfair you have visited or is local to you, or something for a showmen friend or family member who has opened at a particular funfair and you would like to surprise them with a unique and thoughtful gift to celebrate an occasion.
FUNFAIR 1Â (BEACONSFIELD 1992)
Beaconsfield 1992: This one-day street fair in Buckinghamshire is one of the busiest travelling Fun Fair's in the UK. The streets around the town centre closed off to traffic for just one day. The Fair brings extra visitors for just one day each year. This annual charter fair is traditionally held on 10 May and has been held every year since 1269 celebrating its 750th year in 2019.
£38 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 2Â (GRANTHAM MID LENT 2007)
Grantham Mid Lent Fair 2007. On the town centre streets, this Fun Fair is the only Fair that builds up on a Saturday night, into the early hours of Sunday morning, A Royal Charter for the fairs was granted in 1484 under the reign of King Richard III. Most of the showmen who arrive here, travel from Stamford just up the road, who's Fun Fair closes the same night prior to the Grantham build up, you can imagine how tired the showmen are, after just a few hours open up for business again by Sunday lunch time.
£48 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 3Â (CARDIFF 1997)
Cardiff Big Weekend 1997: This event took place annually from 1993 to 2011 as part of the Cardiff Festival organised by Cardiff Council. It lasted three days and was billed as "the UK’s biggest free outdoor music festival". Ran by the South Wales and Northern Ireland section of the Showmens Guild. Most travelling showmen attending this event came from around Wales, but many others attending from as far away as Scotland.
£48 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 4Â (WIRRAL SHOW 1997)
Drawing 12:Wirral show 1997. In 2010 after 33 years the Wirral Show came to an end, the event had grown to become one of the UK’s biggest free-to-enter summer attractions, drawing thousands of visitors each year to the New Brighton promenade showground.
£38 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 5Â (GOOSE FAIR PART 1)
Nottingham Goose Fair 2019 Is arguably the UK’s biggest travelling Fun Fair and one of the biggest in Europe on over 14 acres of ground and around 100 large rides and attractions including roller coasters and giant wheels. Most historians agree the fair probably started just after 1284 when the Charter of King Edward I referred to city fairs in Nottingham. The name probably came from the hundreds of geese which were driven from Lincolnshire to be sold in Nottingham. A fat roast goose was a traditional Michaelmas treat.
£48 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 5Â (GOOSE FAIR PART 2)
When you see this photo you will see many Waltzers and Dodgems, with many show families coming from all over the country. Many showmen and their families have been visiting this Fair for over 100 years, passed down through the decades. Big Fairground names like Collins, Silcocks, Wheatleys, Holland, Mellors, Appletons, Chadwicks, Armstrongs and Shaws.
£48 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 6Â (SANDBACH WAKES 2019)
Sandbach Wakes 2019, held in Cheshire. Building up at around 6pm, straight after the weekly market on Thursday evening. The Wakes Week is a holiday period in parts of England and Scotland. Originally a religious celebration or feast, the tradition of the Wakes Week developed into a secular holiday, particularly in North West England during the Industrial Revolution. Until the end Fodens lorry's were built here.
£29 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 7Â (WINSFORD SALTÂ FAIR 2019)
Winsford Salt Fair 2019: This particular fair is very special to me as I created this Fair/event in Sept 2012, when me and my husband visited the 'Great British library' in London to retrieve Winsfords charter written by King Edward the 1st in 1280 granting Winsford its annual fair that takes place every Wednesday and the following four days closest to the 14th Sept. I names this Winsford Salt Fair, working with lessee Harry Sharland we regularly drew in 10 adiltv rides plus supporting attractions
£29 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 8Â (NEWCASTLE TOWN MOOR HOPPINGS PART 1)
This Funfair (Newcastle Town Moor Hoppings) 2019, is my biggest drawing to date at over 5ft long, and of course this is because it is one of the biggest travelling Fun Fair's in Europe. Held in June each year, over 100 years old, most of the UK’s premier attractions attend this evert and with the event being held over a week, draws in lots of travelling Roller Coasters and even a travelling Log flume
£58 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 8Â (NEWCASTLE TOWN MOOR HOPPINGS PART 2)
FUNFAIR 8Â (NEWCASTLE TOWN MOOR HOPPINGS PART 3)
LINCOLN APRIL FUN FAIR 2024
Lincolnshire city every year besides a visit by a Circus, there are two annual travelling Fun Fairs held on Lincoln's South Common. Most showmen who visit here are regular tenants.Â
This year was one of the biggest line up of attractions for some time with 16 large rides. There are several duplications. 2 x Dodgem tracks by Cox & Woods, 2 x Waltzers by Hollands and Evans. The third and final duplication are the Twists of Evan's and Holland's. (Both British built)
£38 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 10 (WISBECH MART 2015)
Wisbech Mart 2015. This charter travelling Fun Fair follows straight on from Kings Lynn Mart (The start of the travelling season) 2nd Fair on a run of Fairs on the East side of the country, following on from here the tenants that remain on this run will then go on to Stamford up the A1 , then finish up in Grantham ( Both Mid Lent Fairs) following the religious calendar. Many Showmen here from the Norwich & Eastern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain. Names include: Appleton's once famous for travelling shows in there day that would have presented Midgets , Animals and Wild West shows. Which is where the name Showmen comes from , who would have thought that the Showmen of the UK introduced most forms of entertainment that we see now, including Cinema and Bingo. Other names here you will see that tour this section include : Parrish, Gray's, Bugg, Print, Evans and Edwards
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 11Â - WEAVERHAM, CHESHIRE
Cubbins Family Fun Fair's presented their first fair since pre pandemic on Lake House Field 6th to 16th May 2021: Main Attractions were :
'INSANIA' Miami - Antony Cubbins
'Formula 1' Dodgems - Antony Cubbins
'Sizzler' Twist - Tony Cubbins
'Deluxe' Waltzer - Daley Harniess
'Terror Tower's' Ghost Train - Max Cubbins
Crazy Cottage - Freddie Wright
Crazy Funhouse - Harry Sharland
Dumbo's - Gary Michael Leach
Hoopla's and Side stuff : Gloria Walker, Jimmy Walker, Warren Cubbins
Juveniles: Daley Harniess, Gary Michael Leach
Candies: Michael Hill, Morley Cubbins, Daley Harniess
It was a joy to speak to many showmen open for the first time in over a year. Doing what they do best, entertaining our families and friends.
£29 (Inc. P&P) to mainland UK
FUNFAIR 12Â - (CHESTER MAY FAIR 2021)
The Harris family present Pat Collins Fun Fair annually in Chester each May and is their most Northern location. Pat Collins was arguably the greatest Showman that ever travelled and the Harris family who present their Fun Fair under this name follow the run of Fairs.Pat Collins, Ltd. was created in 1899, when Collins had established a round of fairs in the Black Country based on traditional holidays or 'Wakes' from August to October. He served as the president of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain from 1920 to 1929.Born: 12 May 1859 in Chester and Died: 9 December 1943.The Harris Family have some of the smartest transport and attractions on your road. You can certainly tell then the Fair is coming to town. Here amongst their rides are traditional rides Waltzer, Dodgems and Twist as well as other rides and attractions including some tenants who have been coming many years.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 13Â (LYTHAM ST. ANNE'S CLUBÂ DAY)Â PRESENTED BY LESSEE STANLEY JOHN CUBBINS 24TH - 28TH JUNE 2021
Some tenants had been out for a couple of months, but for many this was the first Fun Fair for the first time in over a year. As Covid restrictions are lifting, lots of public were out having Fun for the first time, and for me and probably most of the Showmen, it was wonderful to see a busy Fair. I visited on the Sunday after club day the day before. Many machines were riding at full capacity and the side stuff also doing ok. The atmosphere was magic and gave showmen some much needed business. Was nice to see Max Cubbins' Terror Tower's Ghost Train visiting for the first time. The theming was great and the clock showing some great images, adding to the ghostly ride.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
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FUNFAIR 14 (WINSFORD SUMMER FAIR) PRESENTED BY HARRY SHARLAND 5TH-8TH AUGUST 2021
After almost two years Winsford's Fun Fair returned to town on a site not used for almost 35 years on Wharton Recreation Ground. Hosted by Harry Sharland, there were 5 Adult rides and 11 Children's rides including Harry's own Crazy Fun House. This brought back childhood memories as this is the ground where I first started working on the Fair with a couple called James and Dolly Smith, who had a 36ft set of side joints. I helped them out many a year after this and the Fairground remains with me to this date. Other machines included Nick Hill's - 'Mad Max' Miami, Mason Gore's 'Mexican Wave' Jump and Smile, Marshall Hill's -Round Up, Stuart Stanworth's - Waltzer and Sharland’s Fun Fair's Twister
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
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FUNFAIR 15Â - KINGSTON UPON HULL 2019
PRESENTED BY HULL CITY COUNCIL)
*Please note - picture attached is not completed version*
The first drawing I have created of Hull fair since 1995, arguably the biggest travelling Fun Fair in Europe. At least double that size, over 4xA3, this is my biggest drawing to date, taking over three months to complete and ready for Christmas 2021.
Back to the Fair itself: After an absence of a year due to cancellation in 2020 because of a worldwide pandemic, the city council decided to let one of the best attended fairs go ahead. Reports show that it was a very safe event. Rival ,Nottingham Goose Fair, was not allowed to go ahead (due to the city council wanting the event fenced in). This was quite rightly not popular with showmen who thought that this would set a pricey precedence for future fairs, and could have been replicated all over the country, potentially killing many fairs off.
There were well over 100 adult rides and attractions in attendance, many new this year. Including British built 'Void' Orbiter manufactured by Tavoli and debuting by owners the Reeves family who designed its very modern decor. The same family also presented their super speed 'Ice Jet' Matterhorn. Amongst other rides and attractions, there were, for the second time in the fairs history, three Giant Wheels presented by GEA Ltd, Observation wheel UK and Giant Wheel Company. There were also 6 Waltzers, 5 Twists and 7 Dodgem sets. Many fortune tellers, children's rides, shows and refreshments trailers also attended. With every type of food you could think of on Walton Street (There must have been three Greek food stalls this year). And of course the famous Bob Carver with his chips and pate cooked on coal burners.
£90 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 16Â (WINSFORD CARNIVAL: WHARTON RECREATION GROUND FUNFAIR - AUGUST 1983)
Wharton Recreation ground Carnival Fun Fair, Winsford, in August 1983, where it all began for me. Supporting showman James Smith and his wife Dolly with a 46ft set of side stalls. I often helped them build these up on Fairgrounds throughout Cheshire. I stood on the can stall, sometimes the darts. The Fair remained on this ground for many years. One of my few coloured Fun Fair's, on this one you will see Joe White's Paratrooper and Meterorite (Round Up) - both novelty rides of the day. And not seen these days, a coconut shy.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 17Â WHARTON RECREATION GROUND CARNIVAL FUN FAIR (AUGUST 1980)
On this Fair drawn all those years ago, you will see Michael Ryan's Speedway. "Any more riders and away we go" often heard from the showmen before we set off, sat on a Speedway, holding on for your life. Very popular in its day. Sadly no longer seen on a travelling Fun Fair.
Also here John Greatorex's Meteorite
(A Welsh showman) - this ride often appeared at the massive Nottingham Goose Fair
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 18Â (MENAI BRIDGE STREET FAIR 2021)
Menai Bridge Street 'Charter Fair', held on the 24th October every year, unless it falls on Sunday, like this year. Held Friday 22nd-Saturday 23rd. Until now, Bridge Street and other streets also held a traditional market where locals would flock to, to buy anything from sweets and toys to bedding. Showmen commented how sad to see them no longer. Hoping they may return next year. New this year on 'Waun car park' was Jan De Konnings 'Happy Wheel' where you could ride and see views of the Menai Strait.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUN FAIR 19Â - KINGS LYNN MART 2022 (A3)
This Fair was first recorded in 1204 during the reign of King John. However the Charter marking the Valentine's Day fair was granted by Henry VIII in 1537. The site of the fair is the Tuesday Market Place with the Mayor and Chairman of the Markets Committee accompanied by local dignitaries and officials of the Showmen's Guild performing an opening ceremony proceeded by a blessing on the fair and the showmen who attend.
During the later half of the nineteenth century the King's Lynn Mart was a spectacular event in which Frederick Savage of King's Lynn displayed his latest roundabouts and fairground attractions to the showmen. This display of new machines and amusements continues today with the showmen vying to display the latest amusements on the same spot next to the Globe Hotel.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 20Â - BRIDGWATER ST. MATTHEW'S FAIR 2021 (2XA4)
Bridgwater St Matthew’s Fair dates back to 1249 when King John granted Bridgwater its annual Fair. Firstly being held in the centre of the town, by 1404 it had grown so large as to be moved to St Matthew’s Field and West Street where it still stands today. Annually the Fair commences on the last Wednesday in September lasting for four days. It was a one day fair until 1857 when a local act was passed to make it three days. In 1919 a fourth day was granted to help the traders, and it has remained as four days ever since. Notable on this drawing are the only two ever built ‘Twin Spin’s’ by the  families: Roberts ( Megaspin) built March 1996 as a seated model and Rogers (Stargate) built December 1995 a standing model , both manufactured in the UK by ARM UK. And strangely no further models ever made
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUN FAIR 21Â - KNUTSFORD ROYAL MAY DAYÂ FAIR (A3)
Knutsford Royal May Day 2022: The Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales Section of the Showmens Guild of Great Britain, Premier travelling Fun Fair and one of my favourite fairs. Debuting this year: James Stokes - 'Batman Coaster' and all the way from Scotland: David Thompson's Giant Wheel.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 22Â - KIRKCALDY LINKS MARKET FAIR 2022 (PART 1)
The Links Market, Kirkcaldy, Fife is Europe's 's longest street fair and the oldest in Scotland. Established in 1304,  estimated attendance of more than half a million visitors. The Links Market is held along the town's seafront Esplanade and new to the Fair this time was Calvin Thompson's Giant Wheel giving views over both the town and North Sea and Clayton Hackett's Top Spin shaking you over the top.
£65 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 22Â - KIRKCALDY LINKS MARKET FAIR 2022 (PART 2)
The Links Market, Kirkcaldy, Fife is Europe's 's longest street fair and the oldest in Scotland. Established in 1304,  estimated attendance of more than half a million visitors. The Links Market is held along the town's seafront Esplanade and new to the Fair this time was Calvin Thompson's Giant Wheel giving views over both the town and North Sea and Clayton Hackett's Top Spin shaking you over the top.
£65 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 23 (WINSFORD RECREATION GROUND 2022)
Winsford's lastest travelling Fun Fair open last weekend and presented by local showman Harry Sharland. New to Winsford were Michael Hills Dodgem, Father and Son Baron Harts Polar Express 'Matterhorn' and Macauley Hart Wild Thing 'Tagada'
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 24Â - LYTHAM ST. ANNE'S CLUB DAY AND ROSE FETE 2022
Lytham Club Day and Rose Fete was founded in 1984. Recently cancelled 2020/21 due to Covid only ever cancelled before for the first & second world wars, it is the biggest carnival on the Flyde Coast, the format including parade survived to this day. The Fair presented by Stanley John Cubbins, this year included a ride that has not appeared for many years and one of only two currently touring: Jonathan Walkers 'Scorpion' Tri Star, was a hot with locals. The fairs location called the triangle on the sea front, forms part of the annual Festival, a week later on a live outdoor stage featured international legend Diana Ross.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 25Â - WREA GREEN ROSE QUEEN AND FIELD DAYÂ 2022
Wrea Green Rose Queen and Field Day started in 1926, and has returned this year after a 2 year postponement. Local parents got together to form an Organising Committee and so the long tradition of Wrea Green Rose Queen and Field Day was started. Since then there have been over 70 Rose Queens as listed. NEW this year - one of only two currently travelling Jonathan Walkers 'Scorpian' Tri Star
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUN FAIR 26Â - NORTHWICH CARNIVAL 2022
Northwich Carnival 2022 is an annual event that has an annual carnival queen and raises money for local charities. The Fair presented by Mark Manders  this year included a ride that has not appeared here before: Travis Collins - (Spanish built) Jump and Smile, was a hit with locals, manufactured in 2008 by a firm called Safeco.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 27Â - WEAVERHAMÂ CARNIVAL 2022
Weaverham Carnival 2022 is an annual event that has an annual carnival queen and raises money for local charities, the same as adjacent town Northwich that took place the week before. The Fair presented by Joe White , this year included: Travis Collins - (Spanish built) Jump and Smile, that moved here from Northwich the week before.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUN FAIR 28Â - LLANDUDNO STEAM EXTRAVAGANZA 2022 (PART 1)
The event has been established for over 35 years. If you haven't been yet you are missing out! The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza takes place on the first May bank holiday weekend each year. It takes over the main streets of Llandudno for the full three days, bringing Vintage attractions, Entertainment and Fun fair.
£48 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUN FAIR 28Â - LLANDUDNO STEAM EXTRAVAGANZA 2022 (PART 2)
Town Council car park housing Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales Section of the Showmens Guild tennants Silcocks, Simons, De Konnings and Harniess
£48 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 29Â - OXFORD ST. GILES FAIR 2022 (PART 1)
Since the 19th century, St Giles’ Fair has been held on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (which is always on 1 September). This means that when 1 September is a Saturday, the fair is held at the earliest possible time (3 & 4 September); but when 1 September is a Sunday, the fair is held at the latest possible time (9 & 10 September).
The fair dates back to 1625 and began as a parish festival to celebrate the feast of the patron saint, St Giles.
In the 18th century St Giles’ Fair was a toy fair which then developed into a general children’s fair in the early 19th century
£48 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 29Â - OXFORD ST. GILES FAIR 2022 (PART 2)
Since the 19th century, St Giles’ Fair has been held on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (which is always on 1 September). This means that when 1 September is a Saturday, the fair is held at the earliest possible time (3 & 4 September); but when 1 September is a Sunday, the fair is held at the latest possible time (9 & 10 September).
The fair dates back to 1625 and began as a parish festival to celebrate the feast of the patron saint, St Giles.
In the 18th century St Giles’ Fair was a toy fair which then developed into a general children’s fair in the early 19th century
£48 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 29Â - OXFORD ST. GILES FAIR 2022 (PART 3)
Since the 19th century, St Giles’ Fair has been held on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles’ Day (which is always on 1 September). This means that when 1 September is a Saturday, the fair is held at the earliest possible time (3 & 4 September); but when 1 September is a Sunday, the fair is held at the latest possible time (9 & 10 September).
The fair dates back to 1625 and began as a parish festival to celebrate the feast of the patron saint, St Giles.
In the 18th century St Giles’ Fair was a toy fair which then developed into a general children’s fair in the early 19th century
£48 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 30Â - SANDBACH WAKES FAIR 2022
The earliest mention of the Sandbach Wakes was in newspapers in 1877. It appears that the local pubs did good business from visitors from the Potteries during Wakes Week. The Wakes Week is a holiday period in parts of England and Scotland. Originally a religious celebration or feast, the tradition of the Wakes Week developed into a secular holiday. Sandbach until recent time was where Foden lorries were built and employees would have participated in Wakes Week. Times have changed and in most cases this celebration has ended, however the Fun Fair still survives in Sandbach where the annual fair is presented by local showman Joe White and Son Joe William White, who this year presented the uk's newest Dodgem track 'Fast Track'
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 31Â - WITNEY FEASTÂ FAIR 2022
The first Witney Feast dates back to 1243 when King Henry III granted two deer from the Royal Forest of Wychwood to help celebrate their rededication of the church we now know as St Mary's. Each year 2nd Monday and Tuesday of September William Wilson lessee and tennants provide a huge travelling Fun Fair on the Leys recreation ground. Boasting a roller coaster and this year saw the return of the massive Air, one of only three in the world.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 32Â - ASTLE PARK STEAM RALLYÂ 2022
In its 57th Year and started in the mid sixties, held in the grounds of Astle Park, this annual event is one of the biggest of its kind in the North. There is a travelling Fun Fair presented by Lancashire Section showmen John Silcock alongside non guild amusements. John this year presented most of his machines including the Freak Out, alongside traditional Gallopers and around sixty traction engines plus steam engines, classic cars and the Scarborough collection with dancing shoes, vocalists and magician.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 33Â - CARTERS STEAM FAIR (LICHFIELDÂ 2022)
I had to put ink to paper and draw the biggest 'Vintage travelling Fun Fair' in the world that I visited in 'Lichfield' (Beacon Park) on the 23rd July this summer to coincide with their farewell tour that ended at Prospect Park, Reading' Oct 30th 2022. They have brought immense pleasure to tens of thousands who have had the experience of visiting the past-with a go on Vintage rides such as the Steam Yachts and Steam Gallopers or trying to knock down a coconut on the 'Coconut Shy', the smells and sounds of the sixties first started by John and Anna Carter in the late seventies.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 34Â - SHREWSBURYÂ STEAM FAIRÂ 2022
The annual Shrewsbury Steam Rally is one of Shropshire’s biggest events of the year. A two-day event held over the August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday, venue Onslow Park. You can see all Dormans wonderful attractions here including their electric yachts, one of only three sets currently travelling, the other two driven by steam.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 35Â - MALPAS VINTAGE YESTERYEAR RALLYÂ 2022
The Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Ltd was founded in 1971 by a small group of vintage tractor and steam engine enthusiasts. The first Malpas Yesteryear Rally was held in 1972 and is now held annually on the second weekend after the August Bank Holiday. Bringing a blast from the past: New this year to the Fair was Ken Fox and his Wall of Death. The Fox family have been touring and entertaining since the 1920's. In this dome with its 20ft high vertical wall we saw a side car and vintage Indian scout bikes with some amazing riders riding the dome.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 36Â - WINSFORD SALT FAIR 2015
This was a very special Fair to me, not only as the founder of Winsford Salt Fair, but also an event that celebrated the wedding of my marriage to husband Mark who supported me in finding the Charter to this Fair that we worked on together to resurrect this Fair in 2012. I wanted a set of Gallopers for this special occasion, however we got a traditional Big Wheel instead presented by Malcom Taylor, this Fair the biggest to date in Winsford featured Sheldon Harts unique Over the Top amongst the 10 adult rides.
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 37Â - KNUTSFORD SEPTEMBER FAIR 2021
Due to the cancellation of the long-standing Knutsford Royal May Day travelling Fun Fair this year, that could not take place because of the coronavirus. This new Fair presented by the same lessee, John Collins, took place on the same site (not as big as the May event) but still one of the biggest fairs in the area. This year featured 14 adult rides, 2 ghost trains and many fun houses and children's rides including a Helter Skelter. A fantastic new ride to the country attended the event. The Mighty Dutch built Booster Maxxx at 60 meters tall.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 38Â - ILKESTON CHARTER FAIR 2022 (PAGE 1)
Presented by Erewash Borough Council/Anthony Harris/James Mellors/Raymond Armstrong: New for 22 'The Storm' Sea Storm on Queen Street. The Charter was granted by King Henry III in 1252, making the fair older than Nottingham famous Goose Fair, and it remains one of the largest street fairs in Europe.
Copy 1 : Pimlico-Car Park /East Street/Bath Street
£60 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 38Â - ILKESTON CHARTER FAIR 2022 (PAGE 2)
Presented by Erewash Borough Council/Anthony Harris/James Mellors/Raymond Armstrong: New for 22 'The Storm' Sea Storm on Queen Street. The Charter was granted by King Henry III in 1252, making the fair older than Nottingham famous Goose Fair, and it remains one of the largest street fairs in Europe.
Copy 2: Wharncliffe Road/Market Place
£60 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 38Â - ILKESTON CHARTER FAIR 2022 (PAGE 3)
Presented by Erewash Borough Council/Anthony Harris/James Mellors/Raymond Armstrong: New for 22 'The Storm' Sea Storm on Queen Street. The Charter was granted by King Henry III in 1252, making the fair older than Nottingham famous Goose Fair, and it remains one of the largest street fairs in Europe.
Copy 3: Queen Street-Car Park/South Street - Car Park
£60 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 39Â - SALISBURY CHARTER FAIR 2022
Salisbury Charter Fair takes over the Market Place and is presented by Salisbury City Council and Showmen’s Guild Western Section
In 1227 - seven years after the building of Salisbury Cathedral began - King Henry III granted a Charter to the Bishop of Salisbury to hold a fair on the third Monday in October. That same Charter granted the City permission to hold a market every Tuesday. Both the Charter Market and Annual Fair are still held to this very day
On the floating position this year NEW Craig Danters outward facing 'Venom' Afterburner
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 40Â - CHESTER RACESÂ 1995
Chester Races Fair 1995, presented by Pat Collins Fun Fair's (Anthony Harris). Notable here was Ronnie Westons Big Wheel, a regular tenant for many years, and NEW on the scene in this country, David Wallis's Sea Storm. Taking place on the Little Roodee car park
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 41 - LOUGHBOROUGH FAIR 2022
My last visit to a travelling Fun Fair in '22. Loughborough is the traditional end to the travelling season. Loughborough Fair commences on the second Thursday of November, dating back to a charter granted by Henry III in 1228.
(4 x A4)
£48 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 42Â - HEATON PARK, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER 2023
My first visit to a travelling Fun Fair in '23. Heaton Park, Prestwich is close to many Showmens yards in central Manchester & visited regularly during the travelling season by many showmen families. Due to the proximity many return to their chalets in their own yards close by. Every Easter Michael Mulhearn and tennants attend and this year he presented his recently purchased 'Jumanji' Miami and new this time Triangle Attractions 'Booster' Bomber
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 43Â - NORTHWICH SPRING FAIR 2023
presented by Sharlands Fun Fair's in Verdin Park. Great to see an older build up type Maxwell Waltzer, previously travelled by showman John Simons and now William Roberts whose father once attended Northwich Carnival with a Ghost Train. Also here you will find Spains most successful travelling Fun Fair ride export - Safeco manufactured 'Jump and Smile' ride: 'The Joker' presented by Lincoln Gore
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 44Â - PETERBOROUGH MART
Peterborough Mart takes place on Bridge Car Park, Oundle Road March each year Presented by John Thurston and Sons. NEW here Albert, John and Julie Evans 'Twister' Twist built by UK manufactured KT Enterprises built in October 1999. The Twist ride is one of the UK’s most popular rides and often seen regularly on most travelling Fun Fair's large and small. It is often a centrepiece alongside two other popular rides, the Waltzer and Dodgem, both of these rides had examples at the Fair presented by the Scarrott family.
£38 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 45Â - LEOMINSTER MAY FAIR 2023
The event has a rich tradition and the fair can be traced as far back as the 17th century and is presented by the Morris family, who this year brought their new ride to town - the 'Jump and Smile' ride built by Safeco manufactured in '92 . This Fair scaled down to accommodate Corn Square and Bridge Street can be commissioned and drawn at large scale with full layout as can be done with any of my drawings
£29 (Inc. P&P to mainland UK)
FUNFAIR 46Â - FAILSWORTH CARNIVALÂ 2023
Failsworth Carnival is an annual event run by volunteers each May or June. Carnivals were common place in Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales in the 60's and 70's most towns annual celebration and this is one of a few that still remain today. NEW here this time: Dalton Taylor presented what is arguably the UK's No 1 Super Bob, purchased this year with his brand new Runaway Train. Both went down well. The Super Bob is a Sobema (Belgium) manufactured ride and many imported in the 70's and 80's
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 47Â - MORECAMBE FAIR, LANCASHIRE 2023
Morecambe, Lancashire on the former 'Bubbles Water Park' site and soon to be Eden project no 2. This seaside resort is ideally placed for Taylor's Cumbrian amusements who are based not far away in Grange Over Sands and as a whole summer Fair, the Taylor's can nip in and out throughout the summer period with there rides and attractions.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 48Â - CARTMEL RACESÂ 2023
Cartmel Racecourse is a small national hunt racecourse in the village of Cartmel, now in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, historically in Lancashire. Nine racedays are held each year, starting on the Whit Holiday weekend at the end of May and ending on the August Bank Holiday weekend in August Bank Holidays.The Fun Fair is presented by local firm Taylor's Cumbrian amusements whose yard is just up the road in Grange Over Sands. This year for the first time (only appeared in Knutsford and Morecambe before) saw the appearance of the mighty Booster Maxxx built by Fabbri previously travelled in Holland and bigger than other models in the UK
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 49 - KIRKHAM & WESHAM CLUB DAY 2023
Kirkham & Wesham Club day is a traditional family day with a long history of bringing together the Churches in the town with a procession which begins in Wesham and takes in all the main streets.
The annual fair is also situated on the field adjacent to the Memorial Park in Kirkham at the bottom of Church Street.
Kirkham & Wesham Clubday dates back over 150 years and this year newly attending was Triangle Attractions Booster and huge Police Station Fun House
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 50Â - PRESTWICH CARNIVALÂ 2023
For the people of Prestwich and surrounding areas, Prestwich Carnival has been a key celebration in the summer calendar spanning back over a century! Once a year St. Mary's Park plays host to a great family day out and the Fun Fair is presented by Wallis's Amusements, occasionally showmen and this year a visiting attraction from outside of their usual travelling area was Jonathan Mason's Meterorite built in 1980 by Sam Ward which would have been a novelty ride in its early days. Because of its shape locals from many areas nicknamed it the 'Chip Pan'
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 51Â - BUXTON WELL DRESSINGÂ 2023
Well dressing, also known as well flowering, is a tradition practised in some parts of rural England in which wells, springs and other water sources are decorated with designs created from flower petals. The custom is most closely associated with the Peak District of Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Buxton is one of the biggest and held in July with the travelling fair presented by James Mellors. NEW this time Perran Mathew's KMG Dutch Built XL Booster
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 52Â - PRESTATYN CARNIVALÂ 2023
Prestatyn Carnival Centenary on National Rd Field. Celebrations were held Sat 22nd July with travelling Fun Fair presented by De Konings Amusements, NEW this year was their own Happy Wheel & Grantham Sedgwick Toxic
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 53Â - LUDLOW MAY FAIRÂ 2023
Taking place first May Day Bank Holiday weekend. The May Fair takes place in the market square, The area in front of the castle has a Royal Charter ensuring it takes place & securing its position in the town centre each year. NEW this year Craig Danters 'Venom' outward facing Afterburner
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 54Â - NEW BRIGHTON SUMMER FESTIVALÂ 2023
New show and possibly the first since the mammoth Wirral Show - New Brighton Summer Festival in the dips with Fairground presented by George Sharland
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 55Â - STOKESLEY FAIR 2023 (5XA4)
Stokesley Fair 2023 can be traced back to the granting of royal charter by Henry III to John FitzRobert in the year 1223-4. The date of the inception of the fair of 1224 is confirmed by the entry in the Online Gazetteer of Market Fairs in England and Wales to 1516. Winding through the main streets of the town centre, this year included Elliot Cubbins Stealth Bomber for the first time.
Stokesley Fair is held in September each year, timing is now determined by the date of Stokesley Agricultural Show that was founded in 1859 at a meeting held at The Golden Lion (now Chapters Hotel) High Street, Stokesley and first held on the third Thursday of September in the same year. This remained its traditional timing through to 1967. In 1968 the decision was taken to move the show to a Saturday and it is now held on the Saturday after the third Thursday in September.
£53 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 56 - HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND 2023
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2023 - this huge event began in 2005, and is held in Hyde Park, London, from mid-November to early January each year. And features a festive market including over 100 rides and attractions from across Europe, a Giant Wheel, the world's biggest transportable roller coaster, live shows, including a circus, ice show, and live music, as well as numerous bars and restaurants. In its first ten years, Winter Wonderland had 14 million visitors, now attracting 2.5 million visitors a year. It continues to attract the world's biggest and best travelling Fun Fair attractions.
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 57 - DAISY NOOK FAIRÂ 2024
Daisy Nook fair... Presented by John Silcock is a traditional fair at Easter held at Daisy Nook Country Park takes place on an annual basis on Easter Bank Holiday weekend and has now been running for over 150 years. It's Silcocks own ground and this year's NEW attraction was Michael Gallaghers British built : Runaway Train
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 58Â - PRESTONÂ FAIR, MOOR PARK 2024
Presented by Taylor's Cumbrian Amusements a traditional travelling Fun Fair takes place on an annual basis on Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the 6th generation of Taylors have been presenting Fairs for over 100 years.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 59Â - ELLESMERE PORTÂ FAIR, WHITBYÂ PARK 2024
Ellesmere Port Fair at Whitby Park was hosted by lessees, the Wallis family, who moved to Merseyside in the 1840s. By 1883 their established business included stalls and sideshows, such as bioscopes and photo booths around the fairs. The business expanded with rides and family members started making and decorating their equipment.Â
One of the family David Wallis Snr started working in the family business aged fourteen, supervising the dodgems and waltzers. During his career, David has become a successful and well respected showman. In 2013 he became President of The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain and carried out this role until 2019.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 60Â - CHESTER RACESÂ FAIRÂ 2024
Chester Races Fair 2024 Pat Collins Fun Fair's presented by the Harris Family.
Pat Collins Fun Fairs was established by fairground showman Pat Collins in 1899. The headquaters were based in Bloxwich in the borough of Walsall, and ran fairs across the whole of the Midlands including Chester.
In 1943 when Pat died, the firm passed to his widow who continued to dominate the British fairgrounds. In 1979, Pat's grandson Pat Collins joined forces with fairground showman Anthony Harris, sharing ownership of the business until 1983 when Anthony acquired sole ownership of Pat Collins Fun Fair's. Anthony Harris and Family still attend today, the Fair continues to grow with 10 large rides present.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 61Â - BLACKBURN EASTERÂ FAIRÂ 2024
This scaled down drawing of Blackburn Easter Fair (split in two) shows the big rides and many of the smaller children's rides and attractions, what is the biggest Easter fair in the Manchester area. The Easter Fair's origins going back to 1558 is presented by the Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales Section of the Showmens Guild of Great Britain. This year was a damp Fair, the weather was not so great. But as the Showmen say... The show must go on.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 62Â -
WYTHENSHAWEÂ EASTERÂ FAIR '24
Wythenshawe Easter Fair 2024 presented by JW Shaws Amusements who are a well known fairground operator based in the North West of England, who's history spans over six generations.
Shaw’s rides and attractions appear throughout the year in major towns and cities such as King’s Lynn at the start of the Fairground calendar year and regular fixtures including the UK’s three premier fairs, Nottingham Goose Fair, Newcastle Town Moor and Hull Fair.
John Walter Shaw, who gave his name to the current business, travelled from 1974 onwards with an Easyrider that also doubled as a Waltzer. In its first year I saw it NEW from the producer in my birth town Middlewich at the local boat show, later he bought one of the latest novelty rides from the continent named the Ramba Zamba, famous for its characteristic ‘hissing’ sound. The Ramba Zamba later replaced by the even more modern Orbiter. As we currently stand the business is presented under his sons name Farrar Shaw, the Ark still around, travels full time as a Waltzer and the Orbiter replaced by a modern version named of the same, called 'Fighter'
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 63- CHICHESTER SLOEÂ FAIR 2023
Chichester Sloe Fair 2023, always held on the 20th October each year, originally located in a field just outside the city's North Gate (the current site of Northgate carpark), within which a Sloe tree grew, which is where the name of the fair originates. The right to hold this fair was granted in a charter from Henry I to Ralph de Luffa in 1107.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 64- POULTON LE FYLDE CLUB DAY 2024
Presented by Gores Fun Fairs. Club Days have also been called Church Days, also known as Whit Walks, as they tended to be held around Whitsuntide. May have roots in Medieval times & the Fairs & Markets held in other parts of the UK
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 65 - WEAVERHAM MAY FAIR 2024
Presented by Anthony Cubbins - Many tenants arrive here from the massive bank holiday fair in Knutsford and NEW here this time was Michael Cubbins' Helter Skelter. The first known helter skelter appeared at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1906
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 66 - CAMBRIDGE MIDSUMMER FAIR 2024
Release of this highly-anticipated new drawing will take place at Loughborough Model Show, November 2024.Â
The Midsummer Market and Fair dates back to a charter granted by King John in 1211 and is one of the oldest fairs in England. Irish Travellers and Romany Gypsy communities have travelled to and traded at the fair for hundreds of years. The Fair is the second major gathering for the Romany Gypsy community after Appleby.
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 67 - BUCKLEY JUBILEE FAIR 2024
Now in its 168th year, presented by John Collins:This day is traditionally held on the second Tuesday in July which was founded in 1857. It is an institution in which the citizens of Buckley are justly proud. It is suggested that the Jubilee was initiated by the endeavours of various non-conformists intent on promoting temperance in the community. A parade is held and the fair unusually stops mid afternoon whilst this takes place.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 68 - SMALLWOOD VINTAGE RALLY
Established in 2015 is a family fun show, on the A50 near Sandbach, Cheshire. (Junction 17 of the M6.) It has a variety of trade and autojumble stands, a craft marquee, children's amusements, arena events, Vintage classic and modern vehicle exhibits including: commercials, cars, military, motorbikes and a great display of tractors and Steam Engines.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 69 - ROYAL CHESHIRE SHOW
In 2016 the show reached an exciting milestone in its rich history when the honour of ‘Royal’ status was bestowed upon the show by the Cabinet Office and 2018 marked the 180th anniversary of The Cheshire Agricultural Society.
With its roots firmly embedded in farming, the Cheshire show holds many competition classes for cattle, sheep, pigs and dairy goats.
The travelling Fun Fair presented by David Guest
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 70 - NEW BRIGHTON FESTIVAL
Now in year number 2 & double the size. The organisers have given it the name 'New Brighton Summer Festival 2024' on the dips of the promenade. Maybe the way it is heading, could eventually replace the former huge Fun Fair of the Wirral Show
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 71 - WINSFORD SALT FAIR 2024
Winsford Salt Fair is an ancient Charter Fair that I researched with husband Mark and re-established in 2012. The Charter itself was granted by King Edward I in 1280 to hold a weekly market and annual four day Fair, which today is hosted by lessee Harry Sharland
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 72 - WEM CARNIVAL 2024
The fairground at Wem Carnival (first held in 1911) is presented by Freddie Wright Snr. The event was used as a way in which to commemorate the Coronation of King George V. That procession consisted of the members of Wem TT Band, the local Scout troupe and members of the U.D.C. The procession is unusual in that it takes place in the afternoon, then repeated in the evening. NEW to this year's Fair was British built 'Venom' Orbiter presented by Liam Edwards and Graham Stokes.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 73 - ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH STATUTES FAIR 2024
Presented by Anthony Harris (Pat Collins Fun Fairs). In 2019 this Fair celebrated its 800th anniversary, known locally as 'The Ashby Statutes', and has been held every year since 1219. Ashby Statutes, a travelling funfair, is held every September. Instituted by Royal Statute, it was originally a hiring fair, where domestic servants and farmworkers would be hired for the year.
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 74 - BURTON UPON TRENT STATUTES FAIR 2024
Burton upon Trent, Statutes Fair, Staffordshire, England, has a long history that dates back to at least 1219. The fair was originally a hiring fair where employers would give a shilling to employees they contracted for the following year. Amusement stalls were added to encourage employees to spend their shillings. The fair is called a Statutes Fair because an Act of Parliament in 1677 endorsed the yearly bonds made between masters and servants at hiring fairs.
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 75 - NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR 2024
Arguably the UK’s biggest travelling Fun Fair & one of the biggest in Europe on over 14 acres of ground, around 100 large rides & attractions including rollercoasters. Most historians agree the fair started in 1284 by a Charter of King Edward I. This year featured arguably the best line up of big rides in years.
2 X A3 - £48 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 76 - BLAKEMERE VILLAGE AUTUMN FAIR 2024
September 22nd - Located in the heart of Cheshire. Presented by Sharland's Fun Fair's (Where they also have permanently sited attractions) saw a Miami, Twist & Big Wheel in attendance.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 77 - BANBURY MICHAELMAS FAIR 2024
Presented by Wilson's Fun Fairs. The fair dates back 600–700 years and was originally a hiring fair for farm workers, laborers, domestic servants and craftsmen. The fair was also known as the Mop Fair because of the mops that housemaids carried to indicate their trade. The fair's historical charter rights date back to 1554, when Banbury Borough was incorporated and granted the right to hold fairs and markets.
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 78 - DONNINGTON BONFIRE FAIR 2024
Donnington Bonfire and Fireworks Display in Telford, Shropshire has been going over half a century & one of the biggest bonfire events in the UK. The event is known locally as the "Donny Bonny". Each year it is one of the last & biggest fun fairs of the bonfires held each year in the UK & is a celebration of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which was an attempt to kill King James I of England.
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 79 - SANDBACH SPRING CHARTER FAIR 2025
Sandbach Spring Charter Fair-March 2025. In 1579 Sandbach was granted a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth 1 to hold a weekly market every Thursday and two annual Fairs to be held around Easter and early September. This early Fair was last held in 2018.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 80 - DAISY NOOK EASTER FAIR 2025
Daisy Nook Country Park (Failsworth) Fair 2025. A traditional fair presented by John Silcock taking place annually around Easter Bank Holiday weekend. On Silcock's own ground, it's been running over 150 years. This year's NEW attractions: Dexter Hackett's Giant Wheel & 'Joker' Break Dance
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 81 - KNUTSFORD ROYAL MAY FAIR 2025
Knutsford Royal May Day 2025: The Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Premier travelling Fun Fair and one of my favourite fairs. Debuting this year: Davis Stokes' - 'Star Flyer',
£38 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 82 - TODMORDEN CARNIVAL 2025
The Todmorden Carnival restarted in 1953. It has steadily progressed over the years and become one of the prime events in Todmorden, providing fun and entertainment for all the family and an opportunity to raise funds for charity.
Presented by lessee John Silcock, this year presenting their Dodgem, 'Twister' Twist and 'Side Kick' Miami and guest ride 'Joker' Jump and Smile. Always taking place Whit Weekend each year.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 83 - GARSTANG CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL 2025
The Festival has a long and rich history, spanning over 150 years. It's known for its tableaux, fancy dress, and traditional parades, all celebrating the children of Garstang and the surrounding area. The Fair is presented by Stanley John Cubbins and is the start of what is known as the Blackpool run of Fairs.
£29 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 84 - KIRKCALDY LINKS MARKET 2025
The Links Market, Kirkcaldy, Fife is Europe's longest street fair and the oldest in Scotland. Established in 1304, estimated attendance of more than half a million visitors. The Links Market is held along the town's seafront Esplanade and new to the Fair this time were: Taylor's of Edinburgh : 'Matrix' Czech built Inversion, Jonathan Wheatley 'Air Max' Afterburner. This year many duplications of these two type rides 'See the Fair from the air'. This drawing took getting on for two months to draw.
£69 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
FUNFAIR 85 - NORTHALLERTON MAY FAIR 2025
Northallerton May Fair 2025 has a long-standing tradition in the town, organized by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild. It is described as a traditional event that has been held in Northallerton for decades, with photos dating back to the 1970s
£48 (inc. P&P to UK mainland)
