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A vintage summer fair – Carter’s Steam Fair

27/07/2015

Now that Dreamland in Margate has reopened, the vintage fun fair seems to be on the rise.

An earlier concept is Carter’s Steam Fair, started in 1977 by John & Anna Carter, who began collecting old fairground rides and restoring them before touring the country to share their enthusiasm.IMG_6492 IMG_6448 IMG_6452 IMG_6453 IMG_6456

Everything is lovingly restored, even the show people’s caravans.IMG_6458 IMG_6462 IMG_6467 IMG_6471

I’m not sure ladies still stand with the children at the coconut shy.IMG_6475 IMG_6478As you can see from these photos, there are rides for all ages. IMG_6480

I couldn’t end without including an image of the iconic fairground attendant – I’m sure we all remember them from our youth.IMG_6486Check their website for dates and also for information on fairground art classes.

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