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MARLBOROUGH HISTORY - Ian Philpott
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Registrace 27. 08. 2015
This channel features films and oral history recordings relating to Marlborough's historic Mops and other fairs, as well as other aspects of the ancient market town.
Alf Johnson's Model Fairground (Based upon the amusements at Marlborough Mop Fairs)
Once a familiar sight in Marlborough often in various High Street shop windows at Mop Fair time, I thought you might like to see Alf Johnson’s terrific model fairground, which made a rare outing recently.
All the models were made from scratch between 1968 & 1993, often crafted using materials that he would find from around the family home. They were made to 1/24 scale and all dismantle before being carefully packed piece-by-piece onto transport, just like the amusements they were based upon.
Such a talented Marlborough man, with so many strings to his bow and certainly much missed.
All the models were made from scratch between 1968 & 1993, often crafted using materials that he would find from around the family home. They were made to 1/24 scale and all dismantle before being carefully packed piece-by-piece onto transport, just like the amusements they were based upon.
Such a talented Marlborough man, with so many strings to his bow and certainly much missed.
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Marlborough Second Mop Fair 2021 - A super-quick film by Ian Philpott
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Here is a short film of Marlborough’s Second Mop Fair, seen in a way that has perhaps not been done before! It was shot in 2021 just using my phone. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you to the staff of Nova Fine Art in Marlborough High Street for kindly permitting the use of their upstairs window - what a view! The following music was used for this media project: Music: William Tell Overture [Drum Vers...
Marlborough Carnival 1999 - A FILM BY PETER MANSFIELD
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Here is a lovely 16 minute film reflecting some of the events of Marlborough Carnival in 1999. It was produced & edited by Marlborough man, Peter Manfield and I am very grateful to him for agreeing to share it. There are lots of Marlborough people shown, some sadly no longer with us. If you can put a name to any of them then please do leave a message below? Enjoy! THIS WAS TRANSFERRED FROM A VH...
Oral History - Eric Free MBE in Conversation with Ian Philpott & Alf Johnson - 7 December 1991
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Here is a delightful recording of a conversation made 30 years ago with one of Marlborough’s all-time great characters, Eric Free MBE. Born in 1908, Eric was six times Mayor of the old Borough of Marlborough and can be heard here in conversation with Ian Philpott & Alf Johnson on his recollections of his lifelong interest in Marlborough Mop Fairs.
Marlborough Mop Fair Circa 1960 - A CINEFILM BY TONY GRAY
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Here is a terrific little cinefilm taken of the fair nearly 60 years ago by former Borough Mayor, Tony Gray. It is particularly interesting as it depicts the amusements butted up to the kerb on eighter side of the High Street and with a central walkway up the middle of the fair. This preceded the change to the layout to accommodate fire-lanes either side and followed a major fire that destroyed...
1972 Marlborough First Mop Fair Official Opening Ceremony
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To mark the absence this Saturday of what would have been the Marlborough First Mop Fair, here is a previously unseen cinefilm of the opening ceremony from 1972 featuring Mayor & Mayoress, Tony & Mary Gray. You can clearly see Marlborough's former cinema behind some of the amusements. Please do message below if you spot anyone else in the crowd?
Marlborough Carnival Fair 1992 - A SHORT FILM BY IAN PHILPOTT
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Thought you might like to see a short film I shot 28 years ago of Marlborough Carnival Fair from 1992. The fair has taken place on the Town’s Common since 1975, after moving from Marlborough's Elcot Lane playing fields. However, since the absence of the accompanying Carnival, its appearance has been somewhat intermittent and last took place in 2017. Hopefully, it will be back in the near future...
Helicopter Flight over Marlborough in 2004 - A SHORT FILM BY IAN PHILPOTT
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Helicopter Flight over Marlborough in 2004 - A FILM BY IAN PHILPOTT Back in 2004, Marlborough Carnival offered a rare opportunity to take a flight around Marlborough from up on the Common. The camera-work in this film is not the best as it was difficult to hold it steady in flight, but I hope it will be of interest all the same if only to see the town from a different angle. Keep an eye out for...
Marlborough Summer Fair 1993 - A SHORT FILM BY IAN PHILPOTT
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Thought you might like to see a short film I shot of Marlborough Summer Fair way back in 1993. The fair has taken place on the Town’s Common since 1975, after moving from Marlborough's Elcot Lane playing fields. However, since the absence of the accompanying Carnival, its appearance has been somewhat intermittent and last took place in 2017. Hopefully, it will be back in the near future. This f...
1996 BBC Points West Report on the Granting of the Freedom of Marlborough to HMS Marlborough
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30 May 1996 Lots of familiar, and once familiar, Marlborough faces in this local news report covering the ceremony grating the Freedom of Marlborough to HMS Marlborough. If you recognise anyone, please leave a note in the comments below.
Marlborough Model Show & Organ Grind 1993 - A SHORT FILM BY IAN PHILPOTT
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Here is a brief glimpse at Marlborough Model Show & Organ Grind from 27 years ago in April 1993. The event took place in the Town Hall & around the town's historic High Street and featured 150 models from 66 exhibitors. The film also features lots of familiar and once familiar Marlborough faces too. Hope you enjoy it.
Special Fair to Mark 800 Years of Marlborough Mop Fairs - A SHORT FILM BY IAN PHILPOTT
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Here is a brief glimpse of the pull-on and build of the fairground amusements gathered for the 2004 Special Fair to mark 800 years of Marlborough Mops. Not my best film, but hopefully it is still of interest, if only as a record of this one-off event. Hope you enjoy it.
Oral History - George Duck in Conversation with Ian Philpott & Alf Johnson
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Recorded - 3 August 1988. Here is a lovely recording of a conversation made 32 years ago with the late & great, Mr George Duck. George was a Marlborough man through & through and this oral history features, in particular, his recollections of Marlborough's Mop Fairs. The recording has somehow speeded up a little, so we both sound a bit squeakier than we actually are, but I hope you enjoy it all...
Marlborough Second Mop Fair 1993 - A SHORT FILM BY IAN PHILPOTT
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He is a brief glimpse of the events of Marlborough's Second Mop Fair, which was in its 796th year at the time of filming. Hope you enjoy it. If so leave a comment below.
Marlborough Carnival 1997 - A film by Harold Caswell
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Here is a terrific film reflecting the events of Marlborough Carnival in 1997. It was produced & edited by Marlborough man, Harold Caswell. That year, there was a particularly substantial programme, including the first ever balloon ascents from the High Street, followed by Marlborough's first Mini Cavalcade. Thank you, Harold, for sharing this. It is lovely to look back on and I only hope that ...
Marlborough Mop Fairs 1991 - A film by Ian Philpott
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Marlborough Mop Fairs 1991 - A film by Ian Philpott
Marlborough First Mop 2019 - A short film by Ian Philpott
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Marlborough First Mop 2019 - A short film by Ian Philpott
1994 Remembrance Sunday Parade - Marlborough
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1994 Remembrance Sunday Parade - Marlborough
2019 Marlborough Second Mop Pull-On & Build-up in Time Lapse
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2019 Marlborough Second Mop Pull-On & Build-up in Time Lapse
The Journeyman - 1994 Ch4 Film Featuring Marlborough
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The Journeyman - 1994 Ch4 Film Featuring Marlborough
Marlborough Mop Fairs 1992 - A film by Ian Philpott
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Marlborough Mop Fairs 1992 - A film by Ian Philpott
Marlborough's 50th Anniversary Celebrations of VE Day
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Marlborough's 50th Anniversary Celebrations of VE Day
1972 - Probe Film Unit - Ox Roast in Marlborough High Street - WITH SOUND
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1972 - Probe Film Unit - Ox Roast in Marlborough High Street - WITH SOUND
1994 Marlborough Christmas Lights Switch On
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1994 Marlborough Christmas Lights Switch On
Sitting on a Fortune - 1973 BBC Film Featuring Marlborough
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Sitting on a Fortune - 1973 BBC Film Featuring Marlborough
Marlborough Oral History Project - Peg & John Siddall
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Marlborough Oral History Project - Peg & John Siddall
1972 - Unveiling of Marlborough's Priory Gardens Commemorative Stone with Kennet Vale Band
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1972 - Unveiling of Marlborough's Priory Gardens Commemorative Stone with Kennet Vale Band
1972 Marlborough Mayor Making - Council Parade along the High Street
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1972 Marlborough Mayor Making - Council Parade along the High Street
Marlborough Ox Roast of 1972 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Wedding - PART TWO OF TWO
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Marlborough Ox Roast of 1972 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Wedding - PART TWO OF TWO
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Thank you SOOO Much for uploading this!! I am such a proud Son, as That is my Dad SgtMaj. Vincent who is the Leader, giving the commands of the Parade!! I took part in the parade as a scout and then later as a Cadet in the A.C.F, when my dad was still the leader of the parade up to the time when we moved to Germany in 2004 😃 This is amazing to see!! I'd like to politely ask your name, as maybe my Dad might know you or you may know him? Brilliant that this was recorded!! Thank you once again!! 🎉🎉🎉
Alf was such a lovely man and very talented.
I'm from the US. Does Marlborough still hold fairs like this every year to this day?
They certainly do Gregory and it was for the 819th year when they took place last month.
Excellent video, great camera work
I can smell the diesel fumes and candy floss happy days
I've just come across this. Absolutely fascinating stuff it really is. Works like a well-oiled machine once all the lorries have parked up in their right places. Can't believe this is 30 years old as well.
Over 20 years after my time working the fairs but done Marlborough and a few others with Edwards from Swindon in 1974. What I remember about them the most was the lack of sleep, double hard craft for sure.
Blimey! I was actually there. I was working for Edwards (Gaff Lad) My only year I worked for Edwards. I had previously done 6 years in the London area with Bottons and Dickie Mott. Great days😊
Great video enjoyed watching
Unusual to see a Bingo stall still operating as most had gone by that time, i recognized a lot of the lorries as i have been taking transport photos for many years.
watch pt vlogs uk scotish fairs from 2022, the bingo stalls are bouncing to the point of using extra boards so standing players could join in, it felt like back to the future.
what a fab piece of history,,well done.,,,those showmen must have had a good deal with erf traction.
20 Years old, I still love ❤ watching these videos.
Good line up of rides
Nice video
Lovely rides: Chair-O-Plane, don't know who made it, Sam Ward Round-Up, Lang Wheels dodgem track with Preston & Barbieri "Daytona" dodgems, Pollard Flying Coaster/Ski Jump, Hayes Fabrications Skid, Lakin Waltzer, The Mini Wheel is a Modern Products machine I think,
Rides: Orton & Spooner Speedway/Ark, Hayes Fabrications Octopus, Hayes Fabrications Ferris Wheel Hayes Fabrications Skid, Supercar dodgem track can't see the cars though, lovely children's roundabouts and stalls
Another lovely video, great rides: Bennett Paratrooper, 1st dodgem set: Preston & Barbiari "Azzurre" dodgems on a Orton & Spooner track, Supercar "Sky Liner" Helter Skelter, Chance Zipper (a ride that came from the USA that didn't do very well here so rare to see footage of one), 2nd dodgem set: Preston & Barbiari "Daytona" dodgems on a Lang Wheels track, Jenning's Waltzer is a Lakin, Hayes Fabrications Ferris Wheels, Cadoxton Roundup, Norson Power Orbiter, Fairmatt Miami Trip, Modern Products Ladybird Roundabout, Another Modern Products roundabout with different cars on it, don't know who makes those mini ferris wheels, little train ride possibly made by Supercar, Wall's Waltzer is a Maxwell, Nice Speedway/Ark but don't know who made it I think the 2nd Roundup is a Hrubetz one but not sure, Great footage once again :)
Lovely video of the old rides: 1st set is Preston & Barbiari "Daytona" dodgem cars on a Lang Wheels track, 2nd set has Spaggiari, Barbiari, Duce "Alfetta" dodgem cars on an Orton & Spooner track, Jenning's Waltzer is a Lakin model, PWS (mk2) Sizzler, Norson Power Orbiter Modern Products "Ladybirds" kids roundabout, Helter Skelter is a Supercar "Sky Liner" model, Hayes Fabrications Ferris Wheel, Cadoxton Roundup, Bennett Paratrooper (I think), Not sure who made the ghost train, Lovely footage :)
Not Orton & Spooner. R Edwards & Sons built what you can see here.
Coool those were the days
Fantastic video,thank you for sharing.
Fantastic
A zipper! I went on one in St. Albans in Hertfordshire around 1991 /92 and havnt seen one in the UK since then.
Nice Nice trucks 🚚🚚🚚🚛🎢🎡🎠👍😎
Nice video 5⭐👍😎🎢🎡🎠
Whose ark came in for the second Mop please?
Hi Brian, It was John & David Jennings Ark
Cheers Ian, hope your keeping well mate
Fantastic video.lovely to see the pull ons and pull offs.thanks
Love all of your vids - Am producing a History Of The Fun Fair and this is a great missing piece of history
Where did the Zipper go ?????
Another one for more originals - Thank you
What went wrong with Edwards's - They were the best from the West - Everywhere and then in 1992 - GONE !
A&R always have retirement pics of Lord Mountbatten
You could see that Edwards's were in trouble, unloved trailers , Jennings from Devizes had newer !
Am trying to re- build 1.50th originals - Corgi got it all wrong, so thanks for the info here PERFECT.
Top Marks
The space ride another ride that use to come to brixham i think the owners son was called jr of memory serves me first cage i ever went on
Is that whiteleggs invader?? A&Rs cage still going is that appletons helter-skelter?? rhey have a nice ghost train to
Hi Jamie, It is Whitelegg's Invader & Wally Smart's Helter Skelter.
I love to know where the whiteleggs invader ended up i remember it brand new when it came straight from the factory to brixham in devon furezham green it still had its packaging and bubble wrap on it still the best invader i ever rode fabulous ride
@@jamiemacdonald9030 Sold to Pat Evans at Porthcawl in 1993 then exported to Belgium 1995. No idea after that.
@@sallac8243 thank u for letting me know it was a, stunning orbiter thankfully a&rs orbiter is still going (1984) strong and David rowlands has magnificent marvel extreme
@@jamiemacdonald9030 No problem. Just did a little more looking. Still going strong and still in Belgium with showman Serge Moniquet.
Brilliant Movie Thankyou.
Loved the music too Ian
Great video btw
Do u have Marlborough summer fairs of 92 and 94?
92 to follow soon.
Lovely video
fab stuff Ian xxxxx
that was just brill any more like that thanks
Thank you Jordan. Have you seen this one. Ian czcams.com/video/zUopx4EAw-o/video.html
Brilliant just brilliant 👌
Comparing this to 1992, 27 years, been a lot of changes. Correct me if I'm wrong Ian, the only machine I think that has continued to appear every year is the Big Wheel, although not always on same position.
You're right Martin. The only ride to come close is Billy Whitelegg & Charles Farrell's Twist, which first attended prior to 1992, but has not always been every year since (including 1992 itself).
Fantastic
Fantastic.
Lovely video good old times and some good old faces
That was a fantastic video Ian, Well done. Brought back lots of memories for me, but the rides are so much faster than I remember them from the fifties and sixties. Pat Nixon (Smith)