Arcade Britannia: A Social History of the British Amusement Arcade

Discover the rich, little-known history of the British amusement arcade from the 1800s to the present—with insights from industry professionals, plus rare archival photos!

Amusement arcades are an important part of British culture, yet discussions of them tend to be based on American models. Alan Meades, who spent his childhood happily playing in British seaside arcades, presents the history of the arcade from its origins in traveling fairs of the 1800s to the present. Drawing on firsthand ...