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Hull Fair 2003 |
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This years Hull Fair was a tremendous success, mainly due perhaps to the record breaking weather which held out from rain with brilliant sunshine for the first time in over a century.
This Feature takes you through from Fairground Initial Construction(below), the First Night, the Morning After,
Equipment Maintenance, Bob Carvers Fish and Chips stall, a walk down Memory Lane,
Fairground Art, Food, Cuddly Toys, Fair Rides,
the Slingshot ride and finally the view from the Big Wheel.
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Hull Fair under construction
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It's Friday 10th October, a crisp cool morning no cloud in the sky when we got our first glimpse of the biggest Fair in Europe under construction.
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From Our Fair Reporter:
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I welcome you from the top of Walton Street on a bright morning here in Hull, where I'm experiencing some of the exciting preparations for this year's Hullywood Oscars.
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Hank's for coming........and so are his mates!
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The World Tonight, with our Fair reporter in Hullywood
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I welcome you back to Hull where the fair is well and truly under way. As I rounded the last corner on my way here I was greeted by a spectacular sight: and after consulting expert fair guide Henry, I am now making my way through the fair
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The Morning after.
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Carrying on with our coverage of the Hull Fair, we introduce to you some of the regular folk who make the Hull Fair part of their lives.
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It's Safety First.
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Heavy duty equipment, means constant attention and maintenance inspections all in a days work.
Take a look at these engineers in action this morning at the Hull Fair.
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Bob Carvers Fish & Chip Stall
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I went down to Bob Carvers to sample some of the best Patty and Chips I have ever had, we investigate this historic Chip Stall here..
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A Walk down Memory Lane
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These are some photos sent contributed, whith some information, maybe you can fill in the gaps?
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Fairground Art.
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These are cartoon characters artists from the Hull Fair have created.
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Food Glorious Food
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Sample some of the food stalls and their owners. Mummm smells delicious from candy floss to roasted chestnuts.
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Games and Cuddly toys
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From firing a crossbow to jumping frogs, plenty of games on offer, with cuddly toys all round.
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Fair Ride Picture Gallery
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Lets get to it.
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Slingshot Ride
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Hang on tight and get strapped in for the slingshot into the dark sky. This ride is explosive, only catch being the instructions aren't in English and it sets you back 15 quid.
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View from the top
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View from the top with a Big Wheel Ride...
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Photographs copyright ©2003, and courtesy of Mo.
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Articles - My Youth Days at Hull Fair by Barry Sleight
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Hull Fair has always played an important role in my life. As a kid we all went to the fair as one big family. My Grandad and Granny came with us as did many of my cousins. I remember how exciting it used to be as you got nearer and could see the lights and smell popcorn and hotdogs and hear the music.
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Articles - Hull Fair Forever By Diane
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It's that time of year again when you look up at the sky and wonder how long it will be before the downpour of rain will come, falling like cats and dogs upon our heads and on our biggest delight ..….. HULL FAIR! It never fails to come and I'll never know why.
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Articles - Memory of Hull by Steve
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My name is Steve and I would like to add my own very brief but personal memories of your lovely town of Hull.
It all started with a magical night club meeting with a very special lady who lived in Hull, but who was visiting a friend in my home town of Bolton.
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