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

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.

9. Boston May Fair 2006

Water rapids come to Boston. Photo: Nick Johnson

10. Boston May Fair 2006

Some of the visitors to the 2006 May Fair. Photo: Nick Johnson

11. Boston May Fair 2006

Pictured (back, from left) Harry Johnson, 10, Natasha Lenton, 11, Nicole Lenton, five, Abi Johnson, 12, Whitney Carter, 10, Yasmin Wade, 12, and Jason Wade, 10; (front) Bethany Carter, three, and Ellie Johnson, three. Photo: Nick Johnson

12. Boston May Fair 2006

Sharon Gee and Bryan Smith on the Boston Lions stall. Photo: Nick Johnson

Central Park