Isle of Man funfair

sigma | 10:32 Mon 30th Aug 2010 | History

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I visited the I of M in about 1958/60 and can remember a small funfair where the roundabouts were powered by water. They were fed by a small lake and you opened a sluice gate to divert the water which then turned the ride. Does anyone else remember this or know what happened to it.

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Ankou

could be the laxey fair, but doubt it is as elaborate these days.

Ankou

although, having said that. there is a water powered carousel at silverdale glen. i think its just been reopened.

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Thanks Ankou, all I remember is the ride not its location.

Ankou

did it look like this...

http://www.ballavellfarm.net/local.htm

sigma

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No, it wasn't as colourfull. You must remember it was 50 years ago.

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