Spotlight at the Fair

Edwardian holidaymakers throng to the attractions at Lancashire's premier seaside resort.

The annual mop fair in Stratford-Upon-Avon, including the roasting of an ox.

An enterprising family make the most of, not one, but eight seaside beaches dotted around the north of England, all in one summer.

Carousels, doubling up on the helter skelter and an enormous key feature in the annual funfair on Mitcham Green.

The family enjoys a sunny but windy day on the pier in Clacton-On-Sea.

A colourful miscellany of footage from both sides of the Pennines.

An actuallity film of a fairground carousel in action. Filmmaker unknown but it has been suggested it is R.W. Paul. The film was made on Hampstead...

This captivating early film - by an unknown filmmaker - offers a glimpse of glorious Blackpool and the many delights it offers holidaymakers.

Documentary featuring a cavalcade of Northern comedy stars including the great Frank Randle, George Formby, Arthur Askey, Norman Evans and many more....

From political conferences to the George Formby Society's annual bash, and Pleasure Beach to the weather, an Arena documentary on the seaside town of...

This Traveltalk series short visits several points of interest in England, including the port of Liverpool, war destruction at Coventry, the historic...

Lively holiday in Blackpool, with jazz accompaniment.