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Oral History Interviews – Fair

Listen below to audio clips taken from interviews conducted by our volunteers with the community reflecting on 800 years of Loughborough’s fair.

Anthony Jarrom

Anthony talks about the sideshows at the fair

Black and white photo of a view from above of Loughborough fair at nightPhoto provided by Loughborough Library Local Studies Volunteers

John Barker

John talks about sneaking out to go to the fair

World's Fair front page newspaper spread about Loughborough fairPhoto provided by John Barker

Mick Jackson

Mick talks about living accommodations & moving the caravans in

Fairground truck. Ferris wheel has been assembled in the background.Photo provided by Loughborough Library Local Studies Volunteers

Mitchell Henderson

Mitchell talks about his daughter & ride prices

Fairground ride at night. Lights are blurry for effect.Photo provided by Mitchell Henderson

Mike Jones

Mike talks about why the fair was special to him

Black and white photo of a young Mike and his wife Marj. They're wearing matching knitted jumpers and matching hats.Photo provided by Mike Jones