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The famous Carters Steam Fair opened at Dreamland Margate for three days
for the 2010 Spring Bank Holiday.
Organised in association with the Dreamland Trust, this appearance was a taster to the amusement park of thrilling historic rides
that will be opening at Dreamland in 2012.
Established in 1976 by the late John
Carter, Carter's Royal Berkshire Steam Fair is the UK's premier vintage
travelling fair operator, boasting many rides from the early 20th
Century. The fair's many beautifully restored rides include Gallopers,
Ark, Helter Skelter, Dodgems, Octopus, Victory Dive Bomber and
Swingboats. Many of these rides are similar to those
that would have appeared at Dreamland through the years. The line-up
also featured a Wall of Death ride similar to that which appeared at
Dreamland for many years.
All photographs by Nick Laister. High
resolution prints are available to buy by clicking the links below each
photo.
Image Code 6497:
Approaching Carters at Dreamland.
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Image Code 6487:
John Carter's Jubilee Steam Gallopers greeted visitors at the entrance
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Image Code 6539:
Steam from the Gallopers with the Scenic Railway behind.
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Image Code 6351:
The Victory Dive Bomber.
Built in c.1958, Carters acquired the ride in 2001 from Chris Coombes.
The ride was refurbished at Rundles in 2001.
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Image Code 6362: Owned by Mike & Kerrie
Rule from Cambridgeshire, this lighthouse slip is a regular attraction
at Carters Steam Fair.
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Image Code 6374: A
general view of Carters at Dreamland, with the Lighthouse Slip in the
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Image Code 6377:
The Gallopers.
First owned by the Harris family c1895, but it has a history strongly
linked to Kent. In c1921 the ride was acquired by Ted Andrews of Kent,
then sold to William 'Bill' Penfold c1938, also of Kent. It was then
sold to a gypsy turned Showman John King in 1948, and the ride travelled
the South Yorkshire area. Bill Bradley, a Preston based professional
Showman, purchased the set in early 1952 for £1000. In 1956 the ride was
owned by Oliver Aveyard, who opened it at its first amusement park,
Burnham Beeches pleasure grounds. The ride remained in operation at the
park until the end of the 1976 season. It was then acquired by John
Carter and fully restored. The history of this ride can be found in the
book John Carter's Jubilee
Steam Gallopers by Paul Braithwaite.
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Image Code 6379:
John Carter & Sons 'Toytown' juvenile ride. This is a Halstead platform
ride, acquired by Carters in 1988.
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Image Code 6397:
John Carter & Sons
Train Ride. This is a Maxwell ride from the 1930's, restored in 1996 and
decorated in the style and colourings of GWR.
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