EAST INDIAN MERRY-GO-ROUND (Feb, 1929)
EAST INDIAN MERRY-GO-ROUND
ONE of the most popular sports for young people in India is riding in merry-go-rounds of the type shown in the photograph. It seems to American eyes to he a crude imitation of the Ferris wheels which are so popular in amusement parks. Four chairs are suspended from X-like cross pieces which are mounted on uprights. The device is propelled by man power, and when it gets into action its squeaks can be heard for a long distance, since the axles are never greased. A group of Indian children are shown waiting their turn to ride.
Lol, there are still plenty of these in use today
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/.....air_wheel/
Peter
Comment by Peter — July 9, 2009 @ 2:18 pm
Charlie, when I saw the headline I thought it had something to do with all our wife swappers on the other post!
Comment by Firebrand38 — July 9, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
Reminds me of Craggy Island’s “Fun Land” in a Father Ted episode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNUR-OjbsF8
Comment by Harry — July 9, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
Actually Ferris didn’t invent this concept. Traveling fairs across Europe had rides that looked just like this 200 years ago.
Comment by Torgo — July 9, 2009 @ 11:23 pm