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Franco-British FairJune 1908: The visitors pack the stands round the band stand in the Elite Gardens at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Wembley Amusements1925: A general view of the amusement park at the re-opening of Wembley, north London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
SwitchbackJune 1924: Holidaymakers enjoy a ride on a switchback railway at Wembley, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Fun FairDecember 1912: View of a fair, showing carousel and swing-boat rides, 1912. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Mitcham Fair1st August 1911: A general view of Mitcham Fair, Surrey. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Bare Back Riders1st August 1938: Three young children on a roundabout at the Bank Holiday fair on Hampstead Heath, London. (Photo by John F. Stephenson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Fair Moves On2nd August 1932: Workmen pushing a fairground lorry out of the mud at Hampstead, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Franco-British FairJune 1908: General view of the Franco-British Exhibition at White City, London, taken from the Flip-Flap allowing all the spectacular buildings to be seen. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Big Wheel12th August 1939: Big Wheel on the Palace Pier, Brighton. Original Publication: Picture Post - 171 - Brighton - pub. 1939 (Photo by Felix Man/Picture Post/Getty Images)
Beauty contestUNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Female competitor in beauty contest, wearing one-piece bathing suit and heels in front of crowd, rear view, Roosevelt Raceway, New York. (Photo by H)
Dreamland; View from the top of the Shoot the Chutes ride at Dreamland Amusementcirca 1904: View from the top of the Shoot the Chutes ride at Dreamland Amusement Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. The Dreamland Amusement Park opened in 1904 and burned down in 1911
Wicker Basket RideTwo women in white eyelet blouses and long white skirts steer a wicker basket ride at Coney Island, New York City. (Photo by L M Kendall/Getty Images)
People outside the entrance to Luna Park on Coney Island, New York. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Coney Island FairFull-length view of crowds watching the Wonder Wheel and the Virginia Reel rides at the amusement park on Coney Island, New York. (Photo by A E French/Getty Images)
Coney Island ParadeCrowds watching a parade outside the entrance to Luna Park on Coney Island, New York. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Human Dynamo; Luna Park on Coney Island lit up at nightLuna Park on Coney Island, New York, lit up at night and advertising the attractions of the Human Dynamo. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Missile And Cyclone15th May 1959: A group of children watches as the first American ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) rises into launching position at the Aquarium Compund, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Shooting The Chutes1903: Spectators watch a car plunge down the track on the Shooting the Chutes ride at Luna Park, Coney Island, New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)