Dreamland 2005

Saturday 21 May 2005: Final work is carried out to the Scenic Railway, although the park failed to open as planned. (Photograph: Alan Cooksey)

Saturday 21 May 2005: Replacement timber at the Scenic Railway station. (Photograph: Alan Cooksey)

Saturday 21 May 2005: New rides are being erected as the park is tidied ready for opening. (Photograph: Alan Cooksey)

Saturday 21 May 2005: 'Dreamland Closed' says a sign erected in the car park. The park is looking cleaner than it has for a long time. (Photograph: Alan Cooksey)

Monday 16 May 2005: The Drop Tower ready and waiting for its first riders. (Photograph: Richard Holland)

Monday 16 May 2005: The Drop Tower is already a major landmark on Margate's skyline.(Photograph: Richard Holland).

Monday 16 May 2005: The Terminator ride is built up. (Photograph: Richard Holland).

Monday 16 May 2005: A Twister has also arrived on site. (Photograph: Richard Holland).

Monday 16 May 2005: This attractive, modern family ride is a colourful attraction at Dreamland, with the Scenic Railway behind. (Photograph: Richard Holland).

Monday 16 May 2005: Several other large rides, including a Waltzer and Top Buzz at the rear of the park. (Photograph: Richard Holland).

Saturday 14 May 2005: Posters have started appearing around Margate, advertising the New Dreamland Fun Park.

Saturday 7 May 2005: Big rides tower over Dreamland as the park prepares for the 2005 season. From left to right: Top Buzz, Booster and Drop Tower rise above the Margate Skyline, with the Scenic Railway below. (Photograph: Richard Holland)

Saturday, 7 May 2005: The Top Buzz with caravans around in this very green view of Dreamland. (Photograph: Richard Holland).

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