Carters Steam Fair At Chalkwell Park, Southend On Sea, Part 1, Thursday April 2nd 2015

Here is the first of a couple of videos ,showing Carters Steam Fair, when it came to Southend On Sea, for Easter 2015.
In this first film, we have a look at the fairground after it has arrived, and the setting up is nearly complete. We see the various classic vehicles, trailers, and rides that go to making up this unique fairground. A reminder of an age long gone, with attractions dating from the 1930s. Hope you enjoy. And look out for part 2, which will show the fair in action, both in the day and at night.

[@aplinewalker]

Very interesting footage ,,,, the trucks and Scamells look in beautiful condition ,,,, and some interior shots amazing workmanship ,,,,, nice watch ,,,, many thanks

[@littlehenham]

Thankyou Alan for watching. Im hoping to go back Saturday, and film the fair at night with the rides in action, and all lit up, so look out for that. At moment, it has not stopped raining really in Southend, so lets hope it stops for a while. Cheers, Richard.

[@aplinewalker]

littlehenham Hi Richard ,,,, its the same up in Peterborough,,, I have been down to the Nene Valley railway only a little 0-6-0 saddle tank running ,,, drizzling on and off all day,,,, Typical Easter

[@littlehenham]

***** Hi Alan. Shame the weather is bad. Love Nene Valley Rly. Got a very nice Class 40 there. Cheers. Richard.

[@666jockie]

Guess what, it's raining up here in Scotland as well. Nice footage, looking forward to seeing part 2.

[@littlehenham]

Hi, Thanks for comment. Im filming part 2 today. The weather has broken, and it is sunny today ! So hope to get some nice shots including at night, when all lit up. Cheers, Richard.

[@grays257]

Nice filming, a step back in time. I must point out no relation to me, so sadly no free rides haha. Looking forward to Part 2. Thanks for sharing.

[@littlehenham]

Thanks Graham. Oh, i ll have to pay for my own rides then !!!! Ha ha. Im uploading Part 2 as i type this. Hope you enjoy. Its 20 mins of scenes that take us from day into night, giving some of the atmosphere that only the fair at night can bring. Thanx Richard.

[@MarcusTDM]

Nice Video. The fairground is very well presented. Everything is in pristine condition.

[@littlehenham]

Hi, thanx for watching my video. Yes, Carters is great. A unique step back in time. You may enjoy my OTHER videos too ! cheers. Richard

[@Truematron]

St Giles fair in 1950 1960 rides and stalls search

[@clarky2356]

They normally have dodgems with all the Rock and roller stars like fats domino cliff Richard elvis Presley i think the original are being restored like the organ on the steam yachts

[@littlehenham]

OK, thanx for info. Thanx for watching my videos.

[@clarky2356]

They ain't he original dodgems

[@littlehenham]

Hi, OK, did not know that. When do these date from ?