Shared Photo: Grandparents hoopla stall

Question

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I wanted to share this family photo of Charles Butler with the community. Location: Wisbech. Date: 1901.

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Answer 1

Great photo!  Thanks for sharing.

Not sure what is for sale but the poster says it costs 1 penny.

Comments

Good eye, SJ!

Answer 2

What an excellent photo. (What’s a “hoopla stall?”)

Is Charles the one leaning on the post on the right, or the younger fella in the left?

Comments

I had the same question. Looking forward to the answer.

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Yes Charles is the one leaning on the post the others are his wife and children. It is a fairground attraction grow hoops over a item to receive a prize

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Ahhhh... now I get it!

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Oh! I've played something like that before -- even won a goldfish -- to my mother's chagrin!

Answer 3

Amazing photo I really think you have a treasure thank You for sharing