BUILDING THE WALL Of DEATH At Barry Island Pleasure Park

[@huwfoxhall547]

seen them in Great Dorset Steam Fair phew years ago well worth going to see Thanks for the video

[@TheDudgies]

My pleasure mate 😎👍

[@tonyj1682]

Mr d there was a transport company in barry called s harfoot and one of the drivers there used to ride the wall of death at barry Island regular

[@TheDudgies]

I'm Not sure mate? 🤔

[@GoodwinsPlace]

Amazing. Can't wait to come down and see it all running.

[@TheDudgies]

It's fantastic mate, well worth a visit 😀👌

[@sallac8243]

I can highly recommend Ken's book. It's only a short read but definitely a brilliant one.

[@TheDudgies]

Sounds like a great read 👍

[@Rob1972]

I saw the Wall Of Death at Skegness in the 80”s. I can still remember the noise, smell of the engines and the shaking of the structure every time a bike went by. Amazing! 🏍 ☠️

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks mate, I can't wait 😃👌

[@kenfox1911]

It would have been us

[@Rob1972]

@@kenfox1911 The memory has stayed with me for nearly 40 years, so thank you!

[@vincentneale2620]

I seen the wall of death in the late 1950`s at Barry Island - its something once seen you will never forget

[@TheDudgies]

So many people have said that about it, once seen you'll never forget it. 😎👍

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Mr D, another great video,it's interesting how it is put together.cant wait to see this in motion.

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks mate, me too 😎👍

[@ryanholland1971]

Best video yet...👏👏👏

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks a lot mate 😎

[@joelmorris8368]

Looks amazing, bet you’ll be going to see the show and bet you’ll love it that much that you’ll go back a few times to see it mr d

[@itsmephil2255]

MrD will be stood inside when the show is going on......Mark my words!!!!

[@TheDudgies]

I'll be taking you guys along with me when I do 😎👍

[@TheDudgies]

@@itsmephil2255 I hope so Phil 🤞😀

[@itsmephil2255]

@@TheDudgies really looking forward to the next video

[@vargdegard321]

Your enthusiasm in these videos is truly contagious

[@susanbaker1523]

Hi Mr "D" geat video i never saw a wall of death for real only in pics i cant believe how quick it is being set up i love build up videos i hope you will do more like i said great video

[@TheDudgies]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I'll show it in action soon 😎👍

[@Silverado21]

Of all the huge sky scraper rides Ive seen in your videos, this Wall of Death construction is by far my favorite. So well designed.

[@TheDudgies]

So glad you enjoyed it 👋😁

[@anthonythackham9976]

Another great vlog. Keep them going I love watching your vlogs

[@TheDudgies]

Thank you mate, more to come 😎👍

[@keithmorris4369]

Hi Mr D i remember seeing the wall of death at the island , i cant remember if it was the late 60s or the early 70s, i think Frankie Todd was involved ?

[@TheDudgies]

Wow how awesome is that, hope you get the chance to see it here on The Island 😎👍

[@missdebbie100]

It would have been very late 50s or very early 60s.

[@clivealdridge1493]

Great insight again. I remember when we used to go up Epsom Downs Derby week back in the late 60s and 70s when there were so many great attractions there including the wall of death. Brilliant days thanks for bringing back some memories.

[@TheDudgies]

Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@kkrispy2009P]

Amazing build up at Barry island cheers 4 sharing

[@TheDudgies]

My pleasure thanks for watching 😎👍

[@petergregory6185]

These guys are totally dedicated with their passion. Every piece is brought out in their order and also their pull down pieces put back on trailer in reverse order. Now old is the wood paneling and I wonder if any have been replaced recently. Is all looks well worn and original. Thank you so much for you vlog. Spectacular 😁😁😁👍👍

[@kevinhodge6700]

Second best video to date Mr D . Q how much would you like to have a go at the wall in the go cart ? DGLOS !

[@TheDudgies]

Glad you enjoyed it, yeah I bet that Go-kart is a load of fun 😀👍

[@Davehearne43]

[@TheDudgies]

I've figured out how to use them Dave 🤣👍

[@itsmephil2255]

Listening to you doing the narration.....I got a serious David Attenborough vibe Awesome video...thanks to our man on the ground MrD 👏

[@TheDudgies]

Hahaha thanks Phil Mate 🤣👍 ps your t-shirt is on its way

[@itsmephil2255]

@@TheDudgies I got an update from hermes...can't wait to have that

[@rockabilly375]

Hey mate , your videos are entertaining even with the sound off and no subtitles 😂 you can see the enthusiasm for Barry Island in your smile, it's contagious. Keep up the great work buddy

[@TheDudgies]

Hahaha thanks mate 🤣👍

[@SlothyVlogs]

Spot on Mr D

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks mate 🙌

[@dirtwaterfox5074]

I'm glad to see that the motordrome is still going we have a couple here in the US

[@robanglesea9696]

Another great build up video from Barry island

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@abbie6326]

My dad actually rode the wall of death over the island back in the late 5o's. Frank Todd would get him in on the act now again. Great to see the wall of death back on the island.

[@TheDudgies]

I bet that was a load of fun 😎👍

[@missdebbie100]

Frank Todd was my father - he died in 1981. I have very vague memories of the Wall on the Island before he sold it.

[@abbie6326]

@@missdebbie100 ​ @Debbie Todd hello Debbie. My dad was Tom Clemett. Only passed away in December age 89. My family had lots to do with the fairground back in the day. My auntie and Uncle was Val and Eddie VanPragg, my cousin Sherri Crane Married John Collins. My grand parents had the snack bar which was by the old roller coaster and years later was in front of the Fun house. Dad used to work over the fair ground as a teenager and his love of bikes from when he was an Evacuee. So as soon as he could buy his first bike he did.. By all account your dad would get mine on the wall too.

[@TheDudgies]

@@missdebbie100 So Sorry for your loss, your dad sounds like a great man.

[@jerryandywhite4623]

Looks awesome Mr D 👍🏼 don't get lost or squashed and keep safe and speak more soon 🙌

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks Jerry Mate 😎👍

[@jamesmccormick9980]

What a great video I enjoyed watching it as you did filming it 😀

[@TheDudgies]

Hahaha thanks mate 🤣👍

[@JayRblxtp]

man now i have covid :( the only thing i watch when i have it is these vids keep up the work mate

[@TheDudgies]

Aww mate sorry to hear that, hope you're you're OK. Glad you're enjoying the Vlogs 😎👍

[@jwmikefreeman8155]

My uncle Billy Freeman used to ride the wall of death back in the day and travelled all over doing it, Henry might know of him long ago

[@ryanholland1971]

Think that was Ken Fox carrying the first rolled up sheet.

[@TheDudgies]

Yes you're right mate 👍

[@davidbailey9871]

Nice one MR D 👍

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks mate 😎👍

[@johnfnielsen5068]

When you said half way, by no means half way, they still need to build the catwalk around the barrel , there used to be several here in the US, but the cost to insure them is really high, and there are only 2 or 3 left

[@robb5834]

Cant wait see that iv been on one long time ago it two rows rounds so line top there be nother round on top makeing it very high i allso road it in go cart may moons back when i traveled with a big wheel and a mex hat ride brings back few memories ❤ good see it keep going

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks so much for watching, glad to hear it brought back such fond memories 😊👌

[@stellam8157]

Brilliant! Can't wait to see it. Is it tomorrow (Friday) it's open?

[@TheDudgies]

Hiya 👋 yeah tomorrow on the hour from 12 👋😀

[@colinbrown11]

Great videos

[@TheDudgies]

Thank you mate 😎👍

[@wilsonslegofunfair_]

Shame I wasn’t there and I’m in England I would love to live there!

[@TheDudgies]

Hope you get to see it at some point 🤞

[@briankoch6937]

I used to put one together all the time

[@TheDudgies]

That's cool fair doos 😎👍

[@kenfox1911]

Who's was it ?

[@briankoch6937]

@@kenfox1911 I work for a traveling carnival

[@kenfox1911]

@@briankoch6937 where? The UK or America

[@Davehearne43]

Welldone guys don't get lost or squashed keep up the good work

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks Dave Mate 🙌

[@kevinturnbull4200]

Awesome steve

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks mate 👋😎

[@rossnolan2883]

Wicked 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks mate 😎👍

[@asbonescemetery]

Brilliant video thank you

[@TheDudgies]

My pleasure, thanks for watching 😎👍

[@BernardChallenges]

Amazing video!

[@TheDudgies]

Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

[@darranbeal6887]

Mr Dudgie, I want to come to see this one weekday in June, I will be on my mobility scooter, is it easy enough to get from the train station to the fair on my scooter?

[@TheDudgies]

It's only here for the next 10 days I'm afraid mate, but yes the fair is just across the road from the train station 😎👌

[@darranbeal6887]

@@TheDudgies Thanks, I will have to come next week, what day is usually the quietest?

[@roberthepburn-gr4fq]

Had one back in the 70s with a rider named Sputnik! He got the name because he went over the top the same year Sputnik went to space! He got banged up pretty good but one of the joints broke his fall! One of the legendary riders here in the united states was speedy McNish Myrtle purtle had 2 lion's on the bally

[@TheDudgies]

It's definitely a dangerous job, not many still in action 👍