Old Onchan Picture Gallery 2

Onchan Head Fairground

This photograph shows the fairground at Onchan Head (later called White City) and is taken from a publication of 1927.

The area was first used for entertainment in 1907 when a stage was erected for "The Torreadors" with bench seating on the steeply sloping ground. Next a pavilion was built to provide for wet weather performances. Later it was used for roller-skating.

Soon small stalls for hoopla, magnetic fish etc were added. Then more permanent rides were added, some being the most advanced in the UK.

Onchan Head became a draw for holidaymakers and even day trippers

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