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A nostalgic spin around the history of the funfair

A nostalgic spin around the history of the funfair

From candy floss to dodgems - buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the history of the fair.

Listen to You're Dead to Me - history podcast from BBC Radio 4

Made by BBC Archive, originally published on 23 March 2020

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    29 August 2024
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