Can you recall the excitement of the rides, the smell of candy floss and the music on the merry-go-round?
Digital Drama has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for an exciting heritage project, All the Fun of the Fair! in Mitcham, south London.
Mitcham Fair is regarded as one of the oldest in England, reputably having been granted a Royal Charter by Elizabeth I, and is held in fond memory by people of all ages. Made possible by a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £67,400 raised by National Lottery players, All the Fun of the Fair! focuses on the heritage of Mitcham Fair, the people who run it and those who remember it. This multimedia heritage project looks at the role of fairgrounds in society, the variety of entertainments on offer over the years, and collects both the memories of Showmen and of the local fair-goers. Community volunteers and participants have been inspired by the magic of Mitcham Fair and created an audio trail, film and animations to be enjoyed for future generations. Click on the links on the menu to the right to see all of the activities and media made to celebrate Mitcham Fair.
Local partners supporting All the Fun of the Fair! include Merton Heritage & Local Studies Centre, Clarion Housing, The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, Canons House & Grounds, SHINE and The Green Arts Centre. All the Fun of the Fair! featured at Mitcham Heritage Day in September 2021 at Canons House & Grounds.
