Author Topic: Re: Dreamland, Margate (Read 63824 times)

conan · « **Reply #81 on:** April 22, 2016, 00:10:08 »

So possibly someone who was trying to get weapons or explosives into England to supply the (what we now know to be a virtually non-existent) 5th column.

JohnWalker · « **Reply #80 on:** April 21, 2016, 22:00:54 »

Best I can find is this....

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conan · « **Reply #79 on:** April 21, 2016, 18:32:02 »

No problem JohnWalker.
Reading through the link it states that it was used as an interrogation centre to root out spies and armers. Does anyone have any idea what an armer was?

JohnWalker · « **Reply #78 on:** April 21, 2016, 14:54:08 »

Excellent conan - thank you.

conan · « **Reply #77 on:** April 21, 2016, 13:30:56 »

Here you go JohnWalker, scroll this link down to 1940 and all will be revealed

https://www.dreamland.co.uk/timeline

JohnWalker · « **Reply #76 on:** April 21, 2016, 12:12:42 »

Can anyone answer this topic which came up in conversation recently?

Dreamland was requisitioned by the Government during the second world war. What did they use it for?

JohnWalker · « **Reply #75 on:** December 20, 2015, 23:29:19 »

Warning!

I'm not sure at what point I thought it would be fun to ride this centrifuge on a visit earlier in the year. Starts about 1:20.

I'm just coming up for 70 and it made me feel ill for a couple of days. I felt all my intestines heading toward my back and I could hardly expand my chest to breathe. So all you oldies - don't be tempted no matter how much your grandchildren beg you to join them and tell how brilliant it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13n9fvDyjZw&spfreload=10

conan · « **Reply #74 on:** December 20, 2015, 22:38:20 »

A ride on the new scenic railway.Must admit I found myself leaning into the bends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvRJ0EvgExk

It does look smart compared with the rather run down old one(see post of 12 april)

conan · « **Reply #73 on:** April 23, 2015, 13:31:51 »

The reopening for the park has been set for Friday the 19th of June.There`s more here including some rebuilding timelapse stuff.

http://www.dreamland.co.uk/

JohnWalker · « **Reply #72 on:** April 14, 2015, 00:22:07 »

Drove round the the back of Dreamland today. The rebuilt Scenic Railway or Roller Coaster as I call it is stunning. It's looks like a complete rebuild and the tracks are now being laid. Renovated vintage rides are in store ready to be assembled for the opening on June 19th. The park won`t be complete this year but it's a great start. I will be on that Roller Coaster some time this year. You won't get me on those modern white knuckle rides but this one is ok.

JW

Lyn L · « **Reply #71 on:** April 13, 2015, 18:12:14 »

The last time I went on the Scenic I kept my eyes closed ALL the way round, this time I saw it all in it's glory

Thanks conan.

Stewie · « **Reply #70 on:** April 13, 2015, 08:27:27 »

Thanks for that Conan, I sat her with my hands in the air!

conan · « **Reply #69 on:** April 13, 2015, 00:06:25 »

take a ride on the scenic railway with this lovely bit of film shot in 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nLL3ZS7Tlc

Troyboy · « **Reply #68 on:** July 12, 2014, 22:05:22 »

Hi to all, I went to Margate on 4-7-2014 with my wife. On the Front there is a Dreamland Experience near the entrance of Dreamland. The people inside are great to talk to as they are involved with the charity that is trying to regenerate the site. Also inside there is a cinematic display and some other exhibits, such as two Gallopers from Carousel, also some of the original Pinball Machines which you may play with purchased tokens. GREAT FUN and memories.

HERB COLLECTOR · « **Reply #67 on:** June 10, 2014, 22:38:26 »

Eve at the Fair. Filmed at Margate (1930) Some nice shots of the roller coaster but cuts out too soon.
British Pathe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR6IA8G0Q78

The Dreamland Trust website.
http://www.dreamlandmargate.com