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Edwards’ Super Chariot Racer at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Lifton, Devon Robert Edwards ordered the ride new in 1934 at a cost of £1,750. It was built in Burton on Trent by Messrs. Orton, Sons and Spooner. The ride is 42 feet in diameter, plus the porch and steps, and was decorated in art deco ‘jazz’ style, popular in the 1930s. After the war the ride was rebuilt with the massive Chariot Racer scene on the front boards. This was constructed at Ortons and painted by their artists, Sid and Albert Howell. The Chariot Racer was travelled by the Edwards family until 1991 when it was placed in store in Swindon until acquired by the Fairground Heritage Trust. It arrived at the site in 2006 and with the help of Frank Edwards, it was assembled within a fortnight of arriving at its new home, and opened to the public later that year. fairground-heritage.org.uk/
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Edwards’ Super Chariot Racer at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Lifton, Devon Robert Edwards ordered the ride new in 1934 at a cost of £1,750. It was built in Burton on Trent by Messrs. Orton, Sons and Spooner. The ride is 42 feet in diameter, plus the porch and steps, and was decorated in art deco ‘jazz’ style, popular in the 1930s. After the war the ride was rebuilt with the massive Chariot Racer scene on the front boards. This was constructed at Ortons and painted by their artists, Sid and Albert Howell. The Chariot Racer was travelled by the Edwards family until 1991 when it was placed in store in Swindon until acquired by the Fairground Heritage Trust. It arrived at the site in 2006 and with the help of Frank Edwards, it was assembled within a fortnight of arriving at its new home, and opened to the public later that year. fairground-heritage.org.uk/
Photo by Gillett's Crossing (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Dingles Steam Village This now incorporates a nationally important fairground collection. This was a special event day with a Garrett portable and a Burrell showmans in front of the main entrance.
Photo by Chris Allen (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
River Lyd. The Lyd, placidly flowing to the right, just above 458671. Beyond the floodplain rises Hartly Wood.
Northern slopes of Lyd valley A green lane cuts across the south-facing fields above the River Lyd between Sprytown and Lifton. Seen from Stowford Footpath 13.

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Future Inn Plymouth

3 out of 5
1 William Prance Rd Plymouth England
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St. Mellion Estate

St. Mellion Estate

4 out of 5
St Mellion Saltash England
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Woodford Bridge Country Club

Woodford Bridge Country Club

4 out of 5
Milton Damerel Holsworthy England
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Stay at this guesthouse in Holsworthy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Such a lovely place to stay, my room was very comfortable and the shop on site had everything I needed

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Large Holiday Cottage for families, groups near Bude in Cornwall

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Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages

Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages

3.5 out of 5
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Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor

Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor

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Kelly House

Find out about the history of Kelly with a stop at Kelly House. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Kelly House

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre during your trip to Stowford. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars.

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

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Tintagel castle Tor's Tours

2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury

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2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
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