Hi all
Came across some wonderful old Festival of Britain shots featuring the former famous London Battersea Funfair. (Might need to "paste" the links together though!)
The first could be inspiration for Margate's Scenic Railway rebuild; http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/day-ou ... 0a010a1fb4
Here's an aerial shot of the former park; http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/day-ou ... 0a010a1fb4
(Anyone recall the apparent ride to the right of the Big Dipper where the former Water Chute used to sit roughly?)
Reminiscent of Margate's Scenic; http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/day-ou ... 0a010a1fb4
Four in a row on the Caterpillar!; http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/day-ou ... 0a010a1fb4
and; http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/day-ou ... 0a010a1fb4
Early "Flyer" type ride??; http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/day-ou ... 0a010a1fb4
That's probably enough for now, hope you enjoy the shots.
Martin
PS Nick; maybe some images could be used in your book on this former park? (not sure if it has been finished yet)
PPS I don't think the above links worked how I wanted; you'll probably have to scan through the photos as they all seem to display the Caterpillar shot. Sorry!