The Great Dorset Steam Fair [1991]
"Listen to the beautiful sound coming out of that chimney"
2023 UPDATE: So I don't know HOW this became my most viewed video, getting over 100,000 and such, but ya's must like your steam machines. Also don't expect more content on the same subject. Old adverts are what I mostly focus on on this channel, but if I come across something of the same thing, I might post it.
On today's episode of random tapes found in a skip, it's the 1991 Great Dorset Steam Fair. This two-hour epic documents the festivities of what Wikipedia claims is "the largest collection of steam and vintage equipment to be seen anywhere in the world". This video is commentated on by the festival co-founder Michael Oliver.
The tape reads (sic):
"Little can be said about the Great Dorset
Steam Fair that has not been said before.
Like Ol' Man River it "just keeps rollin'
along" and gets bigger every year.
Once again our thanks to the staff and
exhibitors of The Great Dorset Steam Fair
for their assistance and cooperation during
the filming."
The video is copyrighted to Jonathan Eckardt.
More info about the event is here on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_D...
Date of transfer: 211128
Date of recording: Circa August 1991
Tape number: VHS214701
Tape type: VHS MONO
NOT ALL CLIPS IN UPLOAD ARE FAIR USE (FAIR DEALING). VIDEO UPLOADED FOR HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
Пікірлер: 37
2023 UPDATE: So I don't know HOW this became my most viewed video, getting over 100,000 and such, but ya's must like your steam machines. Also don't expect more content on the same subject. Old adverts are what I mostly focus on on this channel, but if I come across something of the same thing, I might post it.
Spectacular! One of the best two hours I've spent on youtube and by far the best GDSF video I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. It's like I made the 3,974 mile trip and was there in person. Thank you for the great video and narration. From Kentucky USA.
Loved seeing this. I remember that year very well. Great memories of the Great Dorset Steam Fair.
The kids riding in the bucket of the front loader on the fergie brilliant and no hi viz how did we manage! Fantastic film
So glad youtube suggested this to me. Enjoyable 2 hrs spent
Every now and then the algorithm suggests a little beauty like this. Brilliant video
@carltonpaul9441
2 жыл бұрын
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@carltonpaul9441
2 жыл бұрын
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The best part of this video is @ 30:20 when those two elders talk. What a lovely and humble heart they have.
Loved every minute.💐💐💐
Thank you for the video
Amazing video! I had fallen asleep watching Fred Dibnah on his roller, and the calliope woke me! This is an epic that has to be watched in stages, but every second is fascinating. Thank you for posting.
Absolutely magnificent 10 out 10 i hope when the world gets back to normal there will many many more events like this!! This event is right up Fred Dibnahs alley, he will be missed by all!! I have been to some similar sort of events here ( NZ ) it is AMAZING what is tucked away in sheds waiting to come out!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 My Fathers Father who i never got to meet was a Policeman, an old fashioned Policeman IF ANY one gave trouble in his area they would get a size13 imprint on their rear end and sent home, WHY can,t we have Coppers like that now, they are much too soft these days, a good swift kick up the back side Never harmed anyone, just gives you something to think about next time! 😆🤣😂
Found in a skip? Can not believe someone threw it in there. Thanks for saving it.
Beautiful old movie! Thanks for showing it on YT! Regards, Wim van der Baan (Dutch)
@eliotreader8220
2 жыл бұрын
i understand that the late Mike Oliver the founder of the Great dorset steam fair did do some work with shire horses in the past i have read that he learned to put all the gear on them at a early age? i understand he also looked after a steam engine he was using to advertise the show?
@robertharris5545
Жыл бұрын
He did & he was custodian of the famous Anderton & Rowland grand organ in the early 1970s.
Thanks for the upload, one of the few years I missed.
When I lived Wembley middlex I cycled from Wembley all the way to the Great Dorset steam Fair set off at 5am and got at the show by 9am had a great time.
Back to the days before health & safety sucked the fun out of events
I found that display of oil cans very interesting as it doesn't look out of place at a steam rally
Thanks for posting this. A good look at the past.
ESPECTACULAR SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA BAHÍA BLANCA 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
i recall taking my old mum n dad with 3 kids and my legs were tired after the walking But what a fair!!
The Great Dorset Steam Fair's Flashback
SURPRISING TECHNOLOGY Modern nuclear plants split atoms to heat water into steam. The steam turns a turbine to generate electricity. The steam-power generator is the low-technology bottleneck in the complete process of converting split-atoms into electric power. It is neither new nor advanced technology, having been first invented as early as 1698. The first steam engine used for work was patented by the Englishman Thomas Savery in 1698 and was used to pump water out of mine shafts. In 1712, Thomas Newcomen invented an effective and practical steam engine. The steam engine he designed consisted of a piston and cylinder arrangement.
i saw a ice cream bike going across the play pen
I wish fred dibnah was there he was a mans man salt of the earth. But still a awesome video !
Watch the whole video
Mr Bean was absent, with his with his mini cooper. 🤭
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He said thrashing corn. It was wheat. In bundles.
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LOUSEY AUDIO, I'M NOT GONNA SWEAT WHILE WATCHIN' A VIDEO.
@barryphillips7327
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry but i must disagree, Nothing Wrong with audio, IF you want too hear lousey audio play 'Classic Car' Wheeler Dealers that TRULY is BAD sound quality in their videos.
@jazzridez
2 жыл бұрын
@@barryphillips7327 You're absolutely right. I don't know what made me type that. I love the sounds the old gurls make. I watched the video again and can't believe I typed that. Some videos have background music that makes it hard the hear the narration or the dialog from the people. So Sorry.
@barryphillips7327
2 жыл бұрын
The world is going thru bad times, something else was on your mind, have a good day and enjoy such events.