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VICTORIAN SEASIDE ENTERTAINMENT

A new and exciting small exhibition is currently being developed by the museum, aimed primarily at schools and museums in the North West region.

The unique Victorian Seaside themed exhibition shall feature many fun exhibits including Punch and Judy, Novelty "Aunt Sally" Photoboard, What-the-Butler-saw, Distorting Mirrors, Fairground Memorabillia, Gypsy Fortune Teller, vintage "End-of-the-Pier" machines plus many more
fascinating displays.

The exhibition is expected to be available for hire from March 2008. Any organisation wishing to express an interest please use the E-mail link or Tel: 01942 732308.

DVDs Now Released!

The Old-Tyme Penny Arcade and the Vintage Fairground plus bonus programme:
Automata, Working Models, Toys and Bygones is now available to purchase.
 

R.R.P for the 2 disc set is £14.99 plus P+P and is available to purchase from :
Jumper Books
Tel: 0118 973 4131
www.jumperbooks.com
E-Mail: Bsteptoe@compuserve.com
 

For trade or other enquiries please contact:
The Vintage Amusement Co. Ltd
Tel: 01942 732308
E-Mail: museumofamusements@blueyonder.co.uk

Penny in the Slot Automata and the Working Model by Darren Hesketh (Hale 2005,
ISBN 0 7090 7408 5, RRP £100.00) is still available to purchase whilst stocks last. Contact your local bookstore or try Amazon on the web.

Mechanical Memories Magazine is the UK's only vintage slot machine monthly. Available by subscription only. Tel: 01322 287025
www.pennymachines.co.uk