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Fairground Organs
Fairground organs are always a big attraction at any event and we are very pleased to have such an interesting
selection of these fascinating ‘music machines’. You will find them placed at strategic points around the Showground.
1. Dean Keyless Organ ‘Bella’
Built 1981. Owned & Played by: Polly & Derek Legg,
Silver End
2. Street Organ ‘Aeolus’
Built 2008. 30 keys
Built & owned: Deborah Jones, Hockley
3. Gavioli Fair Organ
Built 1898. 89 key.
(Will be found inside the Steam Gallopers)
Owner: Dave Downs, Wickham Bishops
Vintage Fairground
Set of three abreast Gallopers. These Steam driven
gallopers, built in 1898, have been in the Downs’ family
of Wickham Bishops for three generations. David’s
grandfather Allan Downs originally purchased the
Gallopers in 1940. Allan’s son John took over in 1960 and
now David has looked after them since 1992. David travels
all over the country to shows, weddings and parties with
the gallopers, which are one of the few remaining that are
still steam powered. They require a lot of work to keep them
in good condition and up to Health & Safety Standards.
Savage Centre Engine ‘John Bull’
The steam centre was built in 1895
and drives 30 horses and 6
cockerels. Works No. 638
Gavioli Fair Organ 89 Key
Built 1898. Will be found inside the
Steam Gallopers.
The Ferris Wheel
Built in the late 1940’s Owner: Dave
Downs, Wickham Bishops
Essex YFC Country Show is on Sunday 21st May 2017
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