Does anyone have any footage or pictures of The Fantasy Dome that used to be there?, it was my favourite attraction as a kid but all memories of it seem to have been lost, and there isn't much footage of it anywhere sadly
@MrSouthessex3 ай бұрын
i have seen video of it but not for some time
@harryfaber6 ай бұрын
Good stuff!
@harryfaber6 ай бұрын
Blustery day!
@ConnorEves Жыл бұрын
Must have been Late 1994/Early 1995. You can see they've started construction on the Go Karts which opened 95' but the east side is still completely barren- which became part of the park in 95'
@mundyfranks Жыл бұрын
God I used to love Skylab I can still see and how felt when I close my eyes loved it so much wounder where or what it is now 😟
@Fugnuk20472 жыл бұрын
Hey! I know this may be a long shot but I'm searching for either videos, pictures or the owners of a video game rental store that was in Shoeburyness (Ness Road) from like 1995-2000. The store was called Starburst Video. Just wondering if you may have known of it or have any content? If not I'm sorry to waste your time, this video was fantastic. Changed so much over the years.
@MrSouthessex2 жыл бұрын
i remember the Starburst Video shop used it a lot but dont know of any photos of video of it
@jamesphillips35842 жыл бұрын
Anyone know if there is any footage of the fantasy dome anywhere online?
@MrSouthessex2 жыл бұрын
Not seen any of the inside but I'm sure there must be of the outside
@jamesphillips35842 жыл бұрын
@@MrSouthessex Surprisingly there is still very little of the outside, I managed to find an old photo where you can see the paintwork on the front. Pretty sure they got rid of it before I was even born so I guess Ill never know.
@markharper24652 жыл бұрын
Where's the harmonies??🤔
@igotdarkaether48133 жыл бұрын
Looked so shit back then thank god it changed
@igotdarkaether48133 жыл бұрын
@@ljc6535 dude it didn’t even have any of these iconic rides: rage, axis, dragons claw, tidal wave, time machine, the archeleon, green scream just to name a few
@igotdarkaether48133 жыл бұрын
@@ljc6535 oh ok I see well thanks for taking your time to explain your argument I guess i respect this place now for what it was but I still prefer adventure island thanks
@ljc65353 жыл бұрын
@@igotdarkaether4813 yes As do all the children now in our family and probably think the same as you if see this.
@igotdarkaether48133 жыл бұрын
@@ljc6535 oh it’s because I thought your last comment meant I angered you or something
@paulgilson23473 жыл бұрын
So many memories....the Barracuda was such a sketchy but cool ride......this is exactly how I remember it.
@joe10004 жыл бұрын
The Barracuda looks like the new ride- Axis (my favourite ride) :-)
@holliexbx56134 жыл бұрын
Note to Thorpe park 3:41 That’s the sequence you need on that ride. You need to fell like you’re going upside down for more than 1 revolution.
@stevenclive94484 жыл бұрын
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@rmc57uk4 жыл бұрын
Loved it when the S fell off the sign.
@ljc65354 жыл бұрын
Before it all Changed
@MrSouthessex4 жыл бұрын
Yes that was along time ago now
@igotdarkaether48133 жыл бұрын
For the better imo
@ljc65353 жыл бұрын
@@igotdarkaether4813 well back then it was good...it has just got way bigger now ...liked the old boat they had ..
@igotdarkaether48133 жыл бұрын
@@ljc6535 I hope adventure island can turn into the next Thorpe park
@Nick-mm5ml4 жыл бұрын
where is this cowboy site is it in uk
@xenigstablious5 жыл бұрын
Miss it like that
@Mawo3pg5 жыл бұрын
Same mate!
@sharonann33445 жыл бұрын
The barracuda is the one that is stationary at the start
@thelwulfeoforlic64825 жыл бұрын
Where’s the go-cart track? When I moved away in the late 80’s there was a go-cart track right next to the pier, my uncle went on it when I was 4, I was desperate to go with him but my parents said it was for over 16 ‘s only; I waited and waited till my 16 birthday just to have a go.Those were the days when 12 years seemed an eternity, now it’s a blink of an eye!!!
@MrSouthessex5 жыл бұрын
@@thelwulfeoforlic6482 i believe this was around the time the boating lake was filled in and an access way under the pier created to join the newer part of what is now called adventure island to the older...so some space up alongside the pier was needed its all back much the same as it was before
@holliexbx56135 жыл бұрын
Me and my mum got stuck on the barracuda once. We couldn't get the things undone so we had 2 goes,that was cool lol. I also loved sky lab, they ruined that ride at Thorpe park.
@MrSouthessex5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it brought back happy memories
@thephantomfantasia4 жыл бұрын
Holliex it’s not at Thorpe park it’s a different model
@holliexbx56134 жыл бұрын
Mr Duncan's video diary They’re the same type of ride. They just make it too quick at TP, you’re only upside down for about one revolution and it’s going back down again. I know it’s busy but still.
@thephantomfantasia4 жыл бұрын
@@holliexbx5613 ok last year I went on zodiac and it was not busy I asked can we do the full cycle and he said yes the operator. By the way I went on enterprise first at Alton towers before Skylab and Skylab is older I can tell by the axel that lifts it to the vertical position and the whole way it's designed is late 70s looking I am going to consider a visit next year I know it's not that good as it used to be and I remembered raging river in the 90s my 2nd ever log flume
@igotdarkaether48133 жыл бұрын
What’s it called at Thorpe park?
@mikekaraoke5 жыл бұрын
I remember when they were doing building work for that new area + for the new rides :-)
@enochpowelghost5 жыл бұрын
I get the same problem from me bird!
@LivingWalks6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, we've been enjoying watching this. (especially as we make walks in soulful cities and have just filmed in in Leigh on sea and Southend), so it's lovely to see your viewpoint. It's also our home town. Thanks for taking the time to add it.
@karlwalsh53406 жыл бұрын
This is pure gold. Back when southend felt like a hidden gem. So commercialised now.
@colourful_static55636 жыл бұрын
obviously i can see it haha , just looking for some close up pictures / footage!
@colourful_static55636 жыл бұрын
no fantasy dome?
@Mawo3pg5 жыл бұрын
It's there!
@mark19686 жыл бұрын
Is that the same Ferris wheel that now sits on (near enough) the same site calling itself Adventure Island? Good old Southend.
@christinesimpkin5706 жыл бұрын
Great to see the Pier 😊 I walked it last year when I visited my family in my lovely home town of Southend-on-Sea but did not make it this year. Thank you for this video 👍 So many happy times 😃
@michaelchilds63096 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@nicolethorpe93687 жыл бұрын
This beach was a part of my childhood...I don't have good memories of it tho...in 2011 I watched a man die here...just remembered the name of the beach and youtube it.
@MrSouthessex7 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you have bad memories of what is a nice coastal area
@clarky23568 жыл бұрын
Anyone remember the fun house
@scattysarah19847 жыл бұрын
John Clark Yes it was near the toilets near the three shells cafe. I thought it was just me who remembered it 😁
@biryani10009 жыл бұрын
Oh my god the barracuda! the fear of getting stuck at the top was the worst! also loved skylab...my first ever 'upside down' ride!
@sharonann33446 жыл бұрын
Went on that with my daughter wouldn't touch it now though
@largeslappy5 жыл бұрын
Which ride was Barracuda?
@ArchefluxxMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@largeslappy Tall whirry one :)
@aaronc17519 жыл бұрын
the barracuda was the best ride especially for falling coins lol
@Clembo10 жыл бұрын
Better melee
@Southendheritage10 жыл бұрын
Really intresting, remember many of those old rides thanks for sharing. Nice to see the old boating lake as well, fond memories of Mr Thompsons Railway.
@Coppermiltac11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I couldn't get down for the spectacle unfortunately.
@MrSouthessex11 жыл бұрын
Thank you..
@MrSouthessex11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment
@cookric55511 жыл бұрын
nice video
@C2Ccam11 жыл бұрын
great video Mr Southessex
@victorthompson733111 жыл бұрын
Mr Southessex; Its a shame that you never got a view of the High Street without the bridge! Would have been good to see the new bridge in place as well. I only live in Shoebury, but it will a few mouths before I am able to see it, thanks for the video any way.
@JohnBritten198112 жыл бұрын
bit windy, lol
@louthegiantcookie12 жыл бұрын
The Ratman did it!
@MrSouthessex12 жыл бұрын
@831Dingbat yes poor little chap
@MrSouthessex12 жыл бұрын
@831Dingbat :-)
@MrSouthessex12 жыл бұрын
@831Dingbat thank you..xx
@MrSouthessex13 жыл бұрын
@831Dingbat thank you
@essexsouthend15 жыл бұрын
lmao i remember this, walking down the hill seeing loads of water i was like wtf, lol :)