Gondola ride - the Thursford Collection - "Blaze Away"

When I first experienced Thursford over 30 years ago, I was instantly drawn to the magic of these amazing organs. It was great to come back and see it all again!

[@djsherz]

The chap running the music books through the keyframe really seems to enjoy his job!

[@gaviolidancefairgroundands4176]

I have got to say, that this is just about the best sounding Gavioli organ I've ever heard in my life. Thank you for posting this video!

[@djsherz]

The sound on this video really doesn't do it justice, going round in a gondola car at the time haha. It is one of my favourites too though, beautiful tone, and an impressive amount of volume for the size of it.

[@crazyleyland5106]

I like the Down's Gallopers one as well.

[@johnferguson3801]

Thanks for the video, it looks fabulous and I love the happy music.

[@crazyleyland5106]

This is one of the few fairground rides I'd actually enjoy, apart from the ark and the Gallopers.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

My wife and I rode on this ride on our honeymoon.

[@djsherz]

That sounds like somebody doing their honeymoon properly!

[@Polysixchick]

I wanna ride this again, last time I rode it was when I was about 5, I'm 35 now

[@djsherz]

That place seems to have left a lasting impression on many of us - going back there made me feel 10 years old again!

[@HarryYT22]

That is a great Gavioli organ! Was the snare drum working cause I can't hear or see the beaters moving??

[@benjaminclasper9355]

The gondola ride seems like one of the only steam operated fairground rides available in the world now.

[@djsherz]

Alas it's been running electrically for decades now. Looks like all the original steam gear is still present though, I wonder if they ever fire it up?

[@alanwragsdale4821]

The gavi in all its glory,Victorian fairground engineering at its finest and a unique survivor.

[@joannasheldrake8638]

This belonged to my great grandmothers family!

[@joannasheldrake8638]

Alan wragsdale , Aspland!

[@peterpaget8597]

When i was last there the ride had techinical issues

[@Sonamyforever2007]

dropped the trumpet NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺😢😭🦄

[@ul7185]

Daffy Duck: You’re Despicable!

[@ul7185]

New Arrangements After COVID-19 Such as TV Medley, Studio Ghibli Medley, Disney Fantasy Medley, Cartoon Medley, and Hal Seegar Medley

[@PeterMackett]

The first tune is "The Chicken Reel"

[@marioburgess4400]

I like hull fair