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The Scarborough Fair Collection - Take a glance through some of our exciting exhibits

Scarborough Fair Collection is owned by Graham Atkinson and is one of the largest private collections in the country of Vintage Working Fairground Rides, Vintage Cars, Miniature Vehicles, Trains and Mechanical Organs and not only one but two Mighty Wurlitzer Organs.

The ever expanding collection is home to many Showman's Steam Engines including the star of the film 'The Iron Maiden' the worlds most famous Showman's Engine of the same name.

 

Vintage Fairground Rides Vintage Fairground Rides

Almost everyone has special childhood memories of a visit to the fair and we hope to bring these flooding back during your visit.

 

Showmans Living Wagon Showman's Living Wagon

“The Tortoise”, bought originally by the Earl of Dudley for a safari trip.  It was then sold to a fairground family who brought up 6 children in it.

 

Vintage & Classic Vehicles Vintage Cars & Classic Vehicles

Come and see the private collection of Classic & Vintage Vehicles owned by Graham Atkinson, including a Model T Ford.

 

Models Large & Small Scale Models

A wide and varied selection of scale and miniature models can be found around the museum.

 

Cinema & Mechanical Organs Cinema & Mechanical Organs

Automated music became a cheap alternative to live musicians. The Cinema organ was used as musical accompaniment to silent films.

 

Vintage Steam Engines Showman's Steam Engines

Steam engines that were used to haul fairground attractions from town to town, then generate the electricity required.

 

Vintage Stalls & Attractions Vintage Stalls & Attractions

Traditional fairground stalls including a shooting gallery, classic darts and test your strength machine.

 

Vintage farm Vehicles Vintage Farm Vehicles

Traditional farm vehicles and tools.