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-- The Daubney Agency
Graham's family have been in the amusement business for five generations. The first being Randall Williams who was the first showman to show moving pictures to the British public. These were exhibited in what used to be his Ghost Show but later became his bioscope show. All generations have been brought up on the British Fairground.
Graham mainly concentrates on carnivals, galas and corporate events.
Daniel Hale Farmer left Biggleswade in approximately 1850, purchased land in Worth Village, Keighley and shops to sell fruit and vegetables.
James Hale, son of Daniel, was owed money for which he received a set of swings and a striker. He then proceeded to work the galas, starting with Keighley Gala in approximately 1894.
He enjoyed it so much he sold his shop, bought a caravan and horses and took to the road. He had two daughters and one son, George. George went into the same profession, buying a penalty and strike. He had two sons, Herbert and John, and one daughter, Marjorie. All went into the same type of profession.
Herbert was an entertainer in the clubs, theatres and on radio. John stayed with fairs, events and galas. He ran and organised all the major fairs and events in his area. He was also, along with his wife Patricia, a member of the Lord Mayor’s committee, raising large amounts of money for charity.
John had three sons, John Jnr, Alvin and Peter and one daughter. All have followed in the family business. Each one has children, all of which are interested in working in the same profession.