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Showtime in Glasgow and Paris
Just thought I’d draw your attention to some interesting things related to showpeople. Firstly there is a photographic exhibition in the foyer of Trongate 103 Glasgow (where I am the attendant) which may be of interest: The Forgotten Collective 4/4 (Reprise) The work of Steven Scott – No Money Refund – 10 photographs documenting the…
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Film maker explores Scotland’s fairground families (via the Scotsman)
I wanted to post information about this upcoming film and also a bit of the article in the Scotsman on 11 Feb 2014. It’s good to see that showfamilies are being portrayed and represented in complex and subtle ways, and by such an accomplished film maker. It’s also worth noting that the article highlights that showpeople…
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Notes from the Revisiting Collections session at GMRC RE: Showman’s wagon
Showman’s living wagon. c.1920s. Show People live in their wagons all year with their families. In summer they travel weekly, taking the funfair around the country. In winter time the wagon would be brought to a yard and the show family would find winter work. The majority of Scottish Show Folk would winter at Kelvinhall…
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This Friday – Sunday (6-8 Dec) at the Riverside Museum: ‘Behind the Scenes at the Fair!’ – A traditional family funfair, and more..!
Enjoy a traditional family funfair and equipment display with lots of fun activities for all the family! Come along to the Riverside Museum, G3 8RS Map: here. FREE Entry & Rides. Open Sat 10 – 5, Fri & Sun 11 – 5. Attractions Include a Steam Traction Engine, a Carousel, Chair-o-Planes, Swing Boats, Games Stalls…
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Notes from GMRC. Showman’s wagon – second group
Revisiting Collections: 24th October 2013 Notes from second session held in Pod 9. Showman’s living wagon. c.1920s. Show People live in their wagons all year with their families. In summer they travel weekly, taking the funfair around the country. In winter time the wagon would be brought to a yard and the show family would…
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