Here’s a breakdown of the provided text, focusing on key details about the Hull Fair:
Key Facts about the Hull Fair:
* History: The fair has been consistently active since the 13th Century, with only a few interruptions.
* Wartime Use: It wasn’t held during World War Two (1939-1945) and was instead used for military purposes (mooring barrage balloons, vehicle park, tank training).
* Popularity: It regained and even increased its popularity after WWII, offering a sense of freedom and normality to those who had suffered during the war.
* Early Attractions: The fair thrived with the advent of steam power in the 19th Century, featuring merry-go-rounds, carousels, and ghost trains. In 1977, a ghost train ride cost just 15p.
* social Context: Originally, the fair catered to traders. The “religiously-minded Methodist middle-classes” sometimes looked down upon it.
* Location Changes: Originally held around Whitefriargate and the marketplace in the Middle Ages, it later moved to Corporation Field off Park Street.
* impact of Events: Occasional plagues in the Middle Ages would have temporarily disrupted the fair.
Image Description:
The image shows a photo from the 1970s, with a red filter, of a ghost train ride at the Hull Fair. People are standing outside,waiting to get on. The image is from the Hull History Center.