The Cableway is formerly the Sky Ride
from Pleasureland, seen here from the East Entrance of
Pleasureland in October 1982 (Photograph taken from the book
Pleasureland
Memories by Stephen Copnall).
The Sky Ride in 1996 affording a
wonderful view of Pleasureland (Photograph taken from the book
Pleasureland
Memories by Stephen Copnall).
Sky Ride at Pleasureland in 2002
(Photograph: Nick Laister)
The abandoned Sky Ride pictured
shortly before being dismantled by the Dreamland Trust. (Photograph:
Nick Laister)
The main Sky Ride motor in June 2007
moved out of its usual position ready for loading on a flatbed truck. (Photograph:
Nick Laister) |
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History: This is the former Sky Ride
from Pleasureland, Southport. This aerial cableway
ride was erected at Pleasureland in 1974. The Sky
Ride station was built on the site of the demolished
Art Deco entrance and the ride ran along the full
length of the eastern side of the grounds. The ride
only features a single station.
The Sky Ride was originally
operated by the Sunnysands Leisure Group. The
company’s executive, Jeremy Meade, finally left
Southport to concentrate on his caravan business in
Wales, and the ride was eventually acquired by
Pleasureland Ltd.
Dimensions: Not known.
Importance: Dreamland has never featured a
chairlift ride, although they have been seen at
other British seaside parks, including Blackpool
Pleasure Beach, Marvel's (Scarborough) and Morecambe
Pleasure Park.
Latest: The Plan currently in
discussion informally with Thanet District Council
is to take the Cableway ride from inside the park,
through the gap in Marine Terrace, over the road and
onto the Promenade.
If you have any further
information on the history of this ride, please
email
nick@savedreamland.co.uk. |
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