what ride was the zigzag ?
Posted: 21 Sep 2004, 21:03at bemboms what ride was the zigzag ? ive seen it on the park maps but dont know or remember the ride.anyone know please let me know thank you
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what ride was the zigzag ?
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Posted: 21 Sep 2004, 21:03Posted: 21 Sep 2004, 21:09The Zig Zag was a rather sedate twister / merry mixer type ride, more of a kiddies ride than an adult ride.
Posted: 22 Sep 2004, 15:23The Zig-Zag was situated on the wooded side of the park which was where all the rides are at present. As already stated it was like a Twister but was surrounded by greenery. It looked similar to the pictures below with the cars having canopies.
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Albert Botton's "Zig Zag" Twist, Battersea Easter Fair, 17/04/76 (Courtesy of Michael Smith)
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William Bird & Sons' "Zig Zag" Twist, Funderland, Dublin, 06/01/82 (Courtesy of Michael Smith)
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Albert Botton's "Zig Zag" Twist, Battersea Easter Fair, 17/04/76 (Courtesy of Michael Smith)
<img src="http://hpbimg.fairart.co.uk/photostore2004/birdstwist01.jpg">
William Bird & Sons' "Zig Zag" Twist, Funderland, Dublin, 06/01/82 (Courtesy of Michael Smith)
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Posted: 22 Sep 2004, 20:11thank you both for the reply and info with pictures.many thanks 