A Visit To Abbeydale Steam Fair

Many thanks for all the kind comments, I'm glad the pics were on interest :thumbup:

R.c.s said:
just out of curiosity are they still Salling Trever adletts knives there ?:)
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No, there won't be any more of those I'm afraid mate :(

choombak said:
That triumph engine looks more or less the same even today. :-)
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A Triumph Tiger 100 (500cc), registered 1st September 1939, two days before the outbreak of WW2. According to the owner, 62,000 similar bikes were requisitioned by the British Government, and sent to Europe with the British Expeditionary Force. When they retreated from Dunkirk, the troops were ordered to destroy all vehicles, so out of those 'called up', this is a rare survivor. I had a Triumph Tiger myself in the late 70's, but it was a 750 :thumbup:

Campbellclanman said:
what a pity you couldnt get a more side view of the Grinder in action!!!
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Certainly not the most flattering angle Duncan! :eek: :D
 
Great trip down memory lane, Jack!:thumb up:

It's a good thing that so many like to keep the old stuff working. The days of steam laid the foundation for most of what we have now. Loved the old Morris Garage roadster. That was the car that introduced American GI's to the world of British 'sports cars.' :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Jack - Thanks for taking us "Back to the Future" in the steam powered Golden Age of Industry. Gr8 stuff.
 
Thanks guys :thumbup:

jackknife said:
It's a good thing that so many like to keep the old stuff working. The days of steam laid the foundation for most of what we have now. Loved the old Morris Garage roadster. That was the car that introduced American GI's to the world of British 'sports cars.' :thumbup::thumbup:
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That must have been a cutlture shock Carl! :eek: :D :thumbup: I learned to drive in a Willis Jeep with a broken hand-brake! :) :thumbup:

RDaneel said:
Great photos, Jack. I didn't even know there were events like that!
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Thank you, that's actually quite a small one. I went to a vintage vehicle rally last year (also quite a small one), and it was quite incredible. I took a load of pics, but there was no knife content (think I might have posted a few in The Lounge).
 
What an incredible place!! Very interesting how the hammers work. I can see standing water in front of the grinder...i can imagine the damp conditions they had to endure:eek: Not to mention the particulates. I would love to visit that place!! Thanks for the wonderful inside look, Jack:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Yes Gev, conditions were pretty dreadful. Those hammers are something aren't they? Incidentally, the blacksmith's hammer pictured weighs 7lb, and belonged to the grandfather of one of the smiths there today. He is looking for a new striker if anyone fancies the job! ;)
 
Jack Black said:
Yes Gev, conditions were pretty dreadful. Those hammers are something aren't they? Incidentally, the blacksmith's hammer pictured weighs 7lb, and belonged to the grandfather of one of the smiths there today. He is looking for a new striker if anyone fancies the job! ;)
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I better start pumping iron now, so grandad does not scoff at me:eek:
 
Thanks for sharing, Jack! Great looking pics in any way. Seems to be a fun day. :)
 
Humppa said:
Thanks for sharing, Jack! Great looking pics in any way. Seems to be a fun day. :)
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Thanks Andi, we had a nice drive through some spectacular scenery, and a wonderful meal with both beer and wine after, so it was a pretty good day :) :thumbup:
 
Great pics Jack thanks very much. If I hadn't of been so busy with work recently I'd of made it to there as well. If you like steam vehicles you need to make it to the Pickering Steam Fair in N. Yorks. And then there is Astley Park in Cheshire. Both unfortunately have been and gone for this year though.
 
An interesting journey in the past, the ancient barlow is in keeping with the date!
 
donn said:
Great pics Jack thanks very much. If I hadn't of been so busy with work recently I'd of made it to there as well. If you like steam vehicles you need to make it to the Pickering Steam Fair in N. Yorks. And then there is Astley Park in Cheshire. Both unfortunately have been and gone for this year though.
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Thanks Donn, a pal of mine goes to Pickering each year (along with several more), and I thought of going this year, but was busy. I would say I have a middlin' interest, but the combination with Abbeydale was impossible to resist ;) :thumbup:

Jolipapa said:
An interesting journey in the past, the ancient barlow is in keeping with the date!
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Thanks JP :thumbup:
 
Cheers Paul, you'll have to come up sometime :thumbup:
 
Full steam ahead-:)
The Dorset Steam Fair has more steam driven tackle on one site than the entire industrial revolution.
Well worth a trip if in that neck o the woods.
The power and versatility of Traction Engines is unmatched.
One of the displays had three massive engines in series hauling/dragging what looked like a concrete bridge support which must have weighed over 50ton.
The relentless chugging and chuffing of these magnificent machines as they dragged it up a hill in the field. You can almost hear them complaining about the load as they struggle for grip in the mud.
Its no wonder that Traction Engines ,Ships and Locomotives have been given human characteristics over the years.
Cheers.
 
Very cool Jack - like a time machine to the early Industrial Age! Enjoy your photo's (and descriptions). OH
 
Thanks Jack! With the quality of your write-ups and photos, I wouldn't be surprised if half the forum moves to Yorkshire before long. :thumbup:
 
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