The oldest tenant at this year’s Hoppings Fair has been recognised with a collection of photographs honouring his profession as a travelling showman.
79-year-old Gilbert Chadwick has been working in the trade for 53 years.
A private pub, which is for showmen of The Hoppings, has pictures on display of Mr. Chadwick as well as the rides he helped to build.
He said: “It is very thrilling to think that people will go to the trouble of putting my pictures up in a place like this.
“I have no intention of retiring because we don’t retire. If I die, I would like to die in a pay box taking money.”
“Things have improved since the old days. The equipment is much nicer, we have proper generators and proper light and everything is as it should be.”
To find out more information on The Hoppings visit: http://www.hoppingsfunfairs.com
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