Marlborough Mop Fairs 1991 - A film by Ian Philpott

This 36 minute film captures the events of Marlborough’s Mop Fairs of 1991. In particular, it features one of the last appearances of the much celebrated fairground firm, R E Edwards & Sons Ltd.
You will also see lots of once familiar faces. If you recognise anyone, please do leave a comment below.
The Mops are among Britain’s oldest fairs and are held by Royal Charter granted to the town in 1204. They take place in the magnificent arena of Marlborough High Street and began as an event where goods could be sold or bartered. By the 19th Century, the Mops had evolved into hiring fair, which was then held twice a year. At the beginning of the 19th Century, hiring had all but died out and was replaced by early forms of the types of entertainments we see today. Whatever form they take, Marlborough’s Mops continue to be one of the few occasions during the year when the majority of townsfolk together in one place.
I hope you enjoy it.

[@michaelobrien9825]

20 Years old, I still love ❤ watching these videos.

[@lobsterpotter]

Brilliant Movie Thankyou.

[@jordanclews6396]

that was just brill any more like that thanks

[@ianphilpott-marlboroughhistory]

Thank you Jordan. Have you seen this one. Ian kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIbSoatqeqaqY9E

[@rixtrey7879]

Brilliant just brilliant 👌

[@dean-gm1lg]

Great video enjoyed watching

[@Polysixchick]

Lovely video of the old rides: 1st set is Preston & Barbiari "Daytona" dodgem cars on a Lang Wheels track, 2nd set has Spaggiari, Barbiari, Duce "Alfetta" dodgem cars on an Orton & Spooner track, Jenning's Waltzer is a Lakin model, PWS (mk2) Sizzler, Norson Power Orbiter Modern Products "Ladybirds" kids roundabout, Helter Skelter is a Supercar "Sky Liner" model, Hayes Fabrications Ferris Wheel, Cadoxton Roundup, Bennett Paratrooper (I think), Not sure who made the ghost train, Lovely footage :)

[@westcommonroom9737]

Not Orton & Spooner. R Edwards & Sons built what you can see here.

[@purplemoonproductions9269]

fab stuff Ian xxxxx

[@PeterMackett]

Unusual to see a Bingo stall still operating as most had gone by that time, i recognized a lot of the lorries as i have been taking transport photos for many years.

[@goozerman1]

watch pt vlogs uk scotish fairs from 2022, the bingo stalls are bouncing to the point of using extra boards so standing players could join in, it felt like back to the future.

[@bjarvis435]

Top Marks

[@bjarvis435]

Am trying to re- build 1.50th originals - Corgi got it all wrong, so thanks for the info here PERFECT.

[@bjarvis435]

A&R always have retirement pics of Lord Mountbatten

[@bjarvis435]

You could see that Edwards's were in trouble, unloved trailers , Jennings from Devizes had newer !

[@briancassidy6663]

Whose ark came in for the second Mop please?

[@ianphilpott-marlboroughhistory]

Hi Brian, It was John & David Jennings Ark

[@briancassidy6663]

Cheers Ian, hope your keeping well mate

[@bjarvis435]

What went wrong with Edwards's - They were the best from the West - Everywhere and then in 1992 - GONE !

[@jamiemacdonald9030]

Is that whiteleggs invader?? A&Rs cage still going is that appletons helter-skelter?? rhey have a nice ghost train to

[@ianphilpott-marlboroughhistory]

Hi Jamie, It is Whitelegg's Invader & Wally Smart's Helter Skelter.

[@jamiemacdonald9030]

I love to know where the whiteleggs invader ended up i remember it brand new when it came straight from the factory to brixham in devon furezham green it still had its packaging and bubble wrap on it still the best invader i ever rode fabulous ride

[@sallac8243]

@@jamiemacdonald9030 Sold to Pat Evans at Porthcawl in 1993 then exported to Belgium 1995. No idea after that.

[@jamiemacdonald9030]

@@sallac8243 thank u for letting me know it was a, stunning orbiter thankfully a&rs orbiter is still going (1984) strong and David rowlands has magnificent marvel extreme

[@sallac8243]

@@jamiemacdonald9030 No problem. Just did a little more looking. Still going strong and still in Belgium with showman Serge Moniquet.