In 2002 I put together a small, loose article based around several photos of Helter Skelters that Nick kindly e mailed me. The article appeared on my website themagiceye.
I have recently revisited the article simply because Helter Skelters epitomise the excitement of the fairgrounds and amusement parks of my childhood.
http://www.themagiceye.co.uk/id265.html
Sadly, two of my favourite Helter Skelters at: Southport Pleasureland and Cleveleys are no more. Southport's bowl at the end was brilliant and where else could you slide down 6 times for about a quid but Cleveleys?
How much mileage have these wonderful attractions got left in the hi-tech laden parks of today?
If I see a Helter Skelter today, I just think "To hell with it" and I'm off up the stairs with my mat..daughter in tow or not
I'm like a child that hasn't grown up when I see these attractions..If anyone has memories or jpegs of any helter skelters not shown in the article then please let me know and I'll put them up for all to see.
These attractions must not get lost and forgotten.....
...Must they?