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Hello! Does anyone have any memories of the fun fair that used to visit Moreton shore during the summer in the 1980’s?

Have searched the internet high and low and found little to no mention of it. Would love to know if anyone has any memories or even pictures!

Many thanks!

I can't say for sure it was Walli's fair but I remember this happening as I was there the same day though never seen it.

. FROM BIRKENHEAD Following the death of a 17-years-old Birkenhead girl on the Cyclone Twist at Moreton fairground yesterday, Wallasey police to-day appealed for others on the ride at the time to come forward. Norma Twidale of 27 Ilchester Square. wts trapped ...

Published: Monday 10 June 1963
Newspaper: Liverpool Echo.

If memory serves it was on the field opposite the Apollo.

Another snippet.

Call action over for fun fairs
... discuss the matter. His call comes after a 16-years-old girl received leg and pelvic injuries on a speedway ride at Wallis' Fun Fair at Moreton on Monday. It was two months ago that an eight-years-old Wirral girl received serious head injuries. By Peter Cain ...

Published: Thursday 12 August 1982
Newspaper: Liverpool Echo

Thanks for the reply Bert1!

Thanks for the info. God love her! She would have been 79 today had she still been alive, mad to think she passed away 62 years ago. RIP

I remember in the early 1980’s at the start of the summer holidays, shops would start displaying Come to the fair posters and around the railings on the roundabout at Moreton cross boards with posters advertising the fair would appear.

Your right! The Fair would alternate between the car park across the road from the Apollo club and the field on just before Leasowe Lighthouse.

The excitement I’d get when I got to the peak of Moreton station and see the Egg wheel, my legs couldn’t get me down to the shore quick enough! I remember the rides cost 20p a ride.

Just really sad that there is little to no memories online other than the unfortunate accidents!

Brilliant!! Thanks for sharing the link, had a brief read on my lunch and looking forward to getting a chance to sit down and properly have a good read! What a great book and can’t wait to learn more about Walli’s and the fair!