The origins of fairground rides

 For many people the fairground rides is now defined by the thrill and spectacle of the riding machines. These rides have a complex history defined by mechanical capability and cultural and social trends. The fairground ride has to re-theme and re-invent, Swing Ride become more relevant or exciting to the 'punter'. Now you will look at the development of the fairground rides as both an overview and a specific detailing of machine types. In addition, we also include some work on fairground art, looking at how this can help prolong the interest in a ride.
 Evidence is difficult to find on the early development of the roundabout. Simple dobby sets existed in the early nineteenth century. In "Seventy Years a Showman" Lord George Sanger describes how his father manufactured his own dobbies early in his career. Crude in construction, the horses:were enlarged examples of the rough penny toys .. their legs were simply round sticks. Their bodies were lumps of deal rounded on one side. Their head were roughly cut from half-inch deal boards, and inserted in aA groove in their bodies, while the tails and manes were made of strips of rabbit-skin Theme Park Rides for sale.Already the gaudy paintwork of the fairground was beginning to appear.