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Carters Steam Fair | Hemel Hempstead

The largest original touring vintage fairground anywhere in the world. Pre-1960's equipment, transport, sideshows and rides.

 

The Excelsior Steam Yacht @ Carters Steam Fair

 

The set of the steam yachts is one of only two surviving examples of a stately ride which was popular in Britain at the turn of the 20th century.

The 'yachts swing under steam power to an almost perpendicular angle, making even the hardest of men shriek.

 

Built for showman Joe Ling by Savages in 1921, this set of yachts has been through lots of changes in its life. It was the most elaborate and attractive set of yachts that Savages ever made with its carving and decoration.

 

Bridget Davey Photography

 

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