Mitcham Fair
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| Area | Mitcham |
|---|---|
| Picture Reference | Mit_Events_Fair_40-2 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | This picture shows two of the most popular fairground attractions; the “helter-skelter” or spiral slide, far right, and the “switchback”, picture centre. The latter was introduced during the 1880s and was the forerunner of the roller-coaster. It was designed to allow small trains, or individual cars, to run up and down over an undulating track set into a round base. |
