An Interview with Anthony Harris of Pat Collins Fairs Ltd.
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2019
- As part of the celebrations of 900 years of street fair in Ashby de la Zouch, Anthony Harris, CEO of Pat Collins Fairs Ltd. talks about the history of the Pat Collins Fair and his family.
About 40 years ago I was 16 homeless and living in Hood park, Anthony Harris gave me a job, and I had a few years traveling and loved it. Thank you, Anthony. aka Jockey
I’ve met Anthony on a couple of occasions, and he is one of the most kind, generous, and captivating showmen I’ve had the pleasure to meet. I could listen to him for hours. Excellent video 😊👍🏻
Thank you DB Fairground Films. I first heard him speak at our Civic Society in Ashby 16 years ago and I have been wanting to record an interview with him ever since. Finally managed it and I'm so glad that he agreed for it to go online at RUclips.
One of the nicest people that I have ever worked for on the funfairs I spent 24 seasons and a lot of casual before that worked for the Harris family for about five seasons, and in all that time that Man never shouted at me, never abuse me in anyway, full respect for this man and family wonderful people. I have now retired in my 70s and miss it all. I would do it all again..
Mr. Harris is a true gent and the perfect representative of the industry. I could quite happily listen to him talk for hours. Thanks for sharing this
Thanks Jason. We were so lucky to get to record this interview. I was really pleased that we were able to do it.
Fantastic viewing. Very insightful particularly for people not fully aware of the world of the Travelling Showman. I wish more people were aware of what the industry is about. Excellent interview
What a gentleman you are. Watched your video and loved it. I love in Cumbria and know David Taylor well. Some people really do not know that you showmen are normal everyday good nice people. They somehow associate you with gypsy's. Why I don't know I know quite a few showmen and they are lovely people as I have had a passion for funfairs since I waz a boy and now 53 hence the reason I'm watching this video. And often wondered where the pat Collins came from but you have solved that now lol
Absolutely brilliant a wonderful man thank you wendy .
What a fascinating story from mr harris. I've seen him on a few occasions at the goose fair when i did a bit of casual work for william percival and i could listen to him all day long. Not many people like this man left ❤
Thank you for sharing this video. I had the privilege of working for Anthony and his family for many years. He is a true 'one off', a unique human being and a gentleman. Throughout my career I met so many interesting people but none more inspirational than Anthony. He is a man of many skills and his boys are a credit to him and his wife Christina and they will surely carry on the Pat Collins Fair business successfully, having learnt their trade from the 'Grand Master' himself. Long may they tour!
Thank you for commenting so positively. I was so pleased that we managed to capture his story. We are hoping the fair can come this September for our annual "Statutes".
Awesome interview
just love the way he says la zous or whatever its called now it changes every year.
Yes, it's a betting shop now I think!
@@BarkingFree i moved away 2yrs ago but have always booked ashby fair week off work. think its bet fred now? gutted it was off this year. heres hoping 2021 goes a head xx
Pat Collins the best travelling fun fair show men in the business
No doubt about that my friend, back in the 1970s and 80s I travelled with Anthony Harris, done 12 seasons best days of my life, before all the health and safety could jump on and of the rides do a bit of showing off, Anthony great guy to work for . Would do it all again👍
great 👍
Thanks Angie.