Pat Collins (showman), Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetPat Collins (showman)
British politician
Date of Birth: 12-May-1859
Date of Death: 09-Dec-1943
Profession: politician
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Pat Collins (showman)
- Patrick Collins (12 May 1859 – 9 December 1943) was a Liberal MP for Walsall (1922–1924) and Mayor of Walsall (1938), but he is chiefly remembered for his involvement in the fairgrounds industry; in fact, the "Pat Collins Funfairs" company still bears his name.
- He was also an early presenter of moving pictures, both in travelling shows and in cinemas.
- At one point, he was running four separate fairs a week and owned thirteen cinemas and several skating rinks.
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