Vintage steam fair sells off the last of its rides

The owner of a vintage steam fair has been selling off the last of its rides.

Carters, which toured for more than four decades, was known for heritage rides and stalls dating from the 1890s to the 1960s.

The Berkshire-based travelling show, which closed in 2022, had hoped to find a single buyer, but instead has been selling items individually.

Owner Joby Carter said every ride and vehicle had been "restored in the fashion it was and the style it was when it was new".

Carters Steam Fair was thought to be the world's largest travelling vintage funfair.

It operated vintage British fairground rides and stalls since 1977.

But Mr Carter said it had become too difficult to continue.

An auction and open weekend was held at Carters Yard, in White Waltham, on Saturday and Sunday.

As well as rides and vehicles, the auction included vintage signs, engines and components.

Mr Carter said: "This is going to live on beyond me.

"Our family have played a part in all these rides, in keeping them alive, and now it's time for new custodians."

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