by Liverpool Echo; 12:15, 9 Dec 2017 Updated 12:20, ... The owners of a funfair where children had to be rescued from a broken Ferris wheel have apologised and insisted their park is safe for ...

A huge observation wheel is to be built on Southport waterfront. The 40-metre-high Ferris wheel will built by Southport Pleasureland, and is expected to become a landmark feature for the town. A ...

The history of Ferris wheels 05:51. For many, summer fun means thrill rides rule that soar, swirl, and defy gravity. But if you need a break from holding your breath, there's one attraction that ...

More than 100,000 parts went into Ferris’ wheel, notably an 89,320-pound axle that had to be hoisted onto two towers 140 feet in the air. Launched on June 21, 1893, it was a glorious success.