@@ForeverFunfairsUK2520 I remember reading that during the war, lol I sound like uncle Albert 🤣 During the war, many galloping horses centres were destroyed in air raids as they were mistaken for tanks when pulled down with the chimney laid flat.
@@ForeverFunfairsUK2520I have a few books by Kay Townsend a show lady from Townsend's of Weymouth who once travelled that area. The books I have by Kay are Showmens Engines in the War, Fairgrounds in the war and Showmens forgotten Scammell's all about the chain drive lorry. Benson's of London still use theirs to this day winching the loads off at Newbury again last Autumn. I may make a little video of the books I mentioned.
The beauty of this set is that it has been rebuilt from a complete pile of rot, Several people were involved in the restoration of this set (you will find their names on the horses), originally it was built just up the A17 from me for an Irish showman called Toft, but in 89 Emmit purchased it after it had been left rotting in storage for 44 years, its unreal to think it was turned from junk to a fine set in 6 months
Thank you for the history of this wonderful set of Gallopers it looks amazing close up and a credit to those that rebuild it and maintain it thanks for watching 👍
@@ForeverFunfairsUK2520 there are 4 that are built the same way 3 of them i believe the showman built himself each a little more unqiue and different with features
Nice set of gallopers and unique transport, interesting watch 👍
These are in immaculate condition another ride on the list for 2025 for me to do thanks as always 👍
@@ForeverFunfairsUK2520 I remember reading that during the war, lol I sound like uncle Albert 🤣 During the war, many galloping horses centres were destroyed in air raids as they were mistaken for tanks when pulled down with the chimney laid flat.
Wow I never new that but thinking about it that would make sense during the war thanks for that uncle Albert lol 😆
@@ForeverFunfairsUK2520I have a few books by Kay Townsend a show lady from Townsend's of Weymouth who once travelled that area. The books I have by Kay are Showmens Engines in the War, Fairgrounds in the war and Showmens forgotten Scammell's all about the chain drive lorry. Benson's of London still use theirs to this day winching the loads off at Newbury again last Autumn. I may make a little video of the books I mentioned.
I'll be looking at getting the books thanks for that and look forward to watching the video about them 👍
ive pulled this machone down many of times. its such a beautiful set of gallopers
Yes it's a brilliant set of Gallopers I love filming it, thanks for watching hope you enjoyed the video 👍
The beauty of this set is that it has been rebuilt from a complete pile of rot, Several people were involved in the restoration of this set (you will find their names on the horses), originally it was built just up the A17 from me for an Irish showman called Toft, but in 89 Emmit purchased it after it had been left rotting in storage for 44 years, its unreal to think it was turned from junk to a fine set in 6 months
Thank you for the history of this wonderful set of Gallopers it looks amazing close up and a credit to those that rebuild it and maintain it thanks for watching 👍
@@ForeverFunfairsUK2520 Your very welcome
@@ForeverFunfairsUK2520 there are 4 that are built the same way 3 of them i believe the showman built himself each a little more unqiue and different with features