BUILDING THE WALL Of DEATH At Barry Island Pleasure Park

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  • čas přidán 11. 05. 2022
  • The Ken Fox Wall Of Death Has Arrived At Barry Island & It's Time To Build It. We Take You Behind The Scenes For The Building Of One Of The Oldest Fairground Attractions.
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Komentáře • 94

  • @vargdegard321
    @vargdegard321 Před 10 měsíci

    Your enthusiasm in these videos is truly contagious

  • @huwfoxhall547
    @huwfoxhall547 Před 2 lety +3

    seen them in Great Dorset Steam Fair phew years ago well worth going to see Thanks for the video

  • @GoodwinsPlace
    @GoodwinsPlace Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing. Can't wait to come down and see it all running.

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      It's fantastic mate, well worth a visit 😀👌

  • @vincentneale2620
    @vincentneale2620 Před 2 lety +1

    I seen the wall of death in the late 1950`s at Barry Island - its something once seen you will never forget

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      So many people have said that about it, once seen you'll never forget it. 😎👍

  • @Rob1972
    @Rob1972 Před 2 lety +3

    I saw the Wall Of Death at Skegness in the 80”s. I can still remember the noise, smell of the engines and the shaking of the structure every time a bike went by. Amazing! 🏍 ☠️

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks mate, I can't wait 😃👌

    • @kenfox1911
      @kenfox1911 Před 2 lety +1

      It would have been us

    • @Rob1972
      @Rob1972 Před 2 lety

      @@kenfox1911 The memory has stayed with me for nearly 40 years, so thank you!

  • @sallac8243
    @sallac8243 Před 2 lety +1

    I can highly recommend Ken's book. It's only a short read but definitely a brilliant one.

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Mr D, another great video,it's interesting how it is put together.cant wait to see this in motion.

  • @rockabilly375
    @rockabilly375 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey mate ,
    your videos are entertaining even with the sound off and no subtitles 😂 you can see the enthusiasm for Barry Island in your smile, it's contagious. Keep up the great work buddy

  • @susanbaker1523
    @susanbaker1523 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Mr "D" geat video i never saw a wall of death for real only in pics i cant believe how quick it is being set up i love build up videos
    i hope you will do more like i said great video

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I'll show it in action soon 😎👍

  • @petergregory6185
    @petergregory6185 Před 2 lety

    These guys are totally dedicated with their passion. Every piece is brought out in their order and also their pull down pieces put back on trailer in reverse order. Now old is the wood paneling and I wonder if any have been replaced recently. Is all looks well worn and original. Thank you so much for you vlog. Spectacular 😁😁😁👍👍

  • @joelmorris8368
    @joelmorris8368 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks amazing, bet you’ll be going to see the show and bet you’ll love it that much that you’ll go back a few times to see it mr d

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 Před 2 lety

      MrD will be stood inside when the show is going on......Mark my words!!!!

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety +1

      I'll be taking you guys along with me when I do 😎👍

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety +1

      @@itsmephil2255 I hope so Phil 🤞😀

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 Před 2 lety

      @@TheDudgies really looking forward to the next video

  • @anthonythackham9976
    @anthonythackham9976 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great vlog. Keep them going I love watching your vlogs

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      Thank you mate, more to come 😎👍

  • @SlothyVlogs
    @SlothyVlogs Před 2 lety +2

    Spot on Mr D

  • @Silverado21
    @Silverado21 Před rokem

    Of all the huge sky scraper rides Ive seen in your videos, this Wall of Death construction is by far my favorite. So well designed.

  • @clivealdridge1493
    @clivealdridge1493 Před rokem

    Great insight again. I remember when we used to go up Epsom Downs Derby week back in the late 60s and 70s when there were so many great attractions there including the wall of death. Brilliant days thanks for bringing back some memories.

  • @dirtwaterfox5074
    @dirtwaterfox5074 Před rokem

    I'm glad to see that the motordrome is still going we have a couple here in the US

  • @kkrispy2009P
    @kkrispy2009P Před 2 lety

    Amazing build up at Barry island cheers 4 sharing

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      My pleasure thanks for watching 😎👍

  • @ryanholland1971
    @ryanholland1971 Před 2 lety +1

    Best video yet...👏👏👏

  • @JayRblxtp
    @JayRblxtp Před 2 lety +1

    man now i have covid :( the only thing i watch when i have it is these vids keep up the work mate

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      Aww mate sorry to hear that, hope you're you're OK. Glad you're enjoying the Vlogs 😎👍

  • @davidbailey9871
    @davidbailey9871 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice one MR D 👍

  • @tonyj1682
    @tonyj1682 Před 2 lety +2

    Mr d there was a transport company in barry called s harfoot and one of the drivers there used to ride the wall of death at barry Island regular

  • @jerryandywhite4623
    @jerryandywhite4623 Před 2 lety

    Looks awesome Mr D 👍🏼 don't get lost or squashed and keep safe and speak more soon 🙌

  • @robanglesea9696
    @robanglesea9696 Před 2 lety

    Another great build up video from Barry island

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

  • @abbie6326
    @abbie6326 Před 2 lety +1

    My dad actually rode the wall of death over the island back in the late 5o's. Frank Todd would get him in on the act now again. Great to see the wall of death back on the island.

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      I bet that was a load of fun 😎👍

    • @missdebbie100
      @missdebbie100 Před 2 lety +1

      Frank Todd was my father - he died in 1981. I have very vague memories of the Wall on the Island before he sold it.

    • @abbie6326
      @abbie6326 Před 2 lety

      @@missdebbie100 ​ @Debbie Todd hello Debbie. My dad was Tom Clemett. Only passed away in December age 89. My family had lots to do with the fairground back in the day. My auntie and Uncle was Val and Eddie VanPragg, my cousin Sherri Crane Married John Collins. My grand parents had the snack bar which was by the old roller coaster and years later was in front of the Fun house. Dad used to work over the fair ground as a teenager and his love of bikes from when he was an Evacuee. So as soon as he could buy his first bike he did.. By all account your dad would get mine on the wall too.

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      @@missdebbie100 So Sorry for your loss, your dad sounds like a great man.

  • @kevinhodge6700
    @kevinhodge6700 Před 2 lety +2

    Second best video to date Mr D . Q how much would you like to have a go at the wall in the go cart ? DGLOS !

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it, yeah I bet that Go-kart is a load of fun 😀👍

  • @jamesmccormick9980
    @jamesmccormick9980 Před 2 lety

    What a great video I enjoyed watching it as you did filming it 😀

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 Před 2 lety +1

    Listening to you doing the narration.....I got a serious David Attenborough vibe
    Awesome video...thanks to our man on the ground MrD 👏

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety +1

      Hahaha thanks Phil Mate 🤣👍 ps your t-shirt is on its way

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 Před 2 lety

      @@TheDudgies I got an update from hermes...can't wait to have that

  • @asbonescemetery
    @asbonescemetery Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video thank you

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      My pleasure, thanks for watching 😎👍

  • @johnfnielsen5068
    @johnfnielsen5068 Před rokem

    When you said half way, by no means half way, they still need to build the catwalk around the barrel
    , there used to be several here in the US, but the cost to insure them is really high, and there are only 2 or 3 left

  • @Davehearne43
    @Davehearne43 Před 2 lety

    Welldone guys don't get lost or squashed keep up the good work

  • @BernardChallenges
    @BernardChallenges Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing video!

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

  • @wilsonslegofunfair_
    @wilsonslegofunfair_ Před 2 lety +1

    Shame I wasn’t there and I’m in England I would love to live there!

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety +1

      Hope you get to see it at some point 🤞

  • @robb5834
    @robb5834 Před měsícem

    Cant wait see that iv been on one long time ago it two rows rounds so line top there be nother round on top makeing it very high i allso road it in go cart may moons back when i traveled with a big wheel and a mex hat ride brings back few memories ❤ good see it keep going

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před měsícem

      Thanks so much for watching, glad to hear it brought back such fond memories 😊👌

  • @stellam8157
    @stellam8157 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant! Can't wait to see it. Is it tomorrow (Friday) it's open?

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety +1

      Hiya 👋 yeah tomorrow on the hour from 12 👋😀

  • @ryanholland1971
    @ryanholland1971 Před 2 lety +1

    Think that was Ken Fox carrying the first rolled up sheet.

  • @colinbrown11
    @colinbrown11 Před 2 lety +1

    Great videos

  • @rossnolan2883
    @rossnolan2883 Před 2 lety +1

    Wicked 🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @keithmorris4369
    @keithmorris4369 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Mr D i remember seeing the wall of death at the island , i cant remember if it was the late 60s or the early 70s, i think Frankie Todd was involved ?

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      Wow how awesome is that, hope you get the chance to see it here on The Island 😎👍

    • @missdebbie100
      @missdebbie100 Před 2 lety

      It would have been very late 50s or very early 60s.

  • @Davehearne43
    @Davehearne43 Před 2 lety +1

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      I've figured out how to use them Dave 🤣👍

  • @briankoch6937
    @briankoch6937 Před 2 lety +1

    I used to put one together all the time

  • @darranbeal6887
    @darranbeal6887 Před 2 lety

    Mr Dudgie, I want to come to see this one weekday in June, I will be on my mobility scooter, is it easy enough to get from the train station to the fair on my scooter?

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před 2 lety

      It's only here for the next 10 days I'm afraid mate, but yes the fair is just across the road from the train station 😎👌

    • @darranbeal6887
      @darranbeal6887 Před 2 lety

      @@TheDudgies Thanks, I will have to come next week, what day is usually the quietest?

  • @roberthepburn-gr4fq
    @roberthepburn-gr4fq Před rokem +1

    Had one back in the 70s with a rider named Sputnik!
    He got the name because he went over the top the same year Sputnik went to space! He got banged up pretty good but one of the joints broke his fall!
    One of the legendary riders here in the united states was speedy McNish
    Myrtle purtle had 2 lion's on the bally

    • @TheDudgies
      @TheDudgies  Před rokem

      It's definitely a dangerous job, not many still in action 👍