TWENTY YEARS AGO: Boston May Fair 2006 (IN PICTURES)

By David Seymour

Published 1st May 2026, 15:37 GMT

Updated 1st May 2026, 15:54 GMT

With the May Fair back in town, here we turn back the clock 20 years to the Boston May Fair of 2006.

That year, two new rides were on offer for visitors – the Big Ben tower and the Space Roller, both set up in Central Park.

One of the more adventurous rides at Boston May Fair 2006.

1. Boston May Fair 2006 Nick Johnson

One of the more adventurous rides at Boston May Fair 2006. Photo: Boston May Fair 2006

Boston Borough Council chief executive Mick Gallagher reading the proclamation from the Assembly Rooms balcony, opening the May Fair.

2. Boston May Fair 2006

Boston Borough Council chief executive Mick Gallagher reading the proclamation from the Assembly Rooms balcony, opening the May Fair. Photo: Nick Johnson

The Vicar of Boston the Rev Robin Whitehead officially opening the 2006 Boston May Fair.

3. Boston May Fair 2006

The Vicar of Boston the Rev Robin Whitehead officially opening the 2006 Boston May Fair. Photo: Nick Johnson

LEFT: The Mayor of Boston Coun Andrew Bakewell on the Golden Gallopers. RIGHT: Yasmin Dinler, 21 months old, getting into the swing of things.

4. Boston May Fair 2006

LEFT: The Mayor of Boston Coun Andrew Bakewell on the Golden Gallopers. RIGHT: Yasmin Dinler, 21 months old, getting into the swing of things. Photo: Nick Johnson