superb vid. 1989 was about the last time I visited Bemboms. U used to be able to buy a combined train ticket. Big groups of us used to go. Shame no footage of the Mary Rose, m record was 8 times in a row! a few years ago I visited Margate and found that the park is now a carpark with the protected scenic railway surrounded by a fence. Very sad. Margate is shocking now, very run down. One thing though, The old joke shop was still there and exactly the same!
Thats my childhood right there. I have visited Theme and Amusement parks all over the world and nothing has ever captured the magic of Bembom Brothers. My first ever coaster was The Looping Star :) I still visit Margate sometimes and it is heartbreaking seeing the empty void that is left. Sort it out Thanet Council!
I visited Dreamland in 1996 from the US. I feel fortunate to have ridden the Scenic before it tragically burned. The Looping Star and the Chutes as well as many other of the rides shown here were not there in 1996. I hope they can get this historical place open again.
Absolutely fucking mint video. Total nostalgia. Those images were almost lost from my mind but here they are again! Beautiful. A true window to the past, my childhood.
Its completely unforgivable what JIMMY GODDEN did to dreamland. To see it now is fucking devastating and brings a tear to the eye.
I dont know how that dirty rat responsible for its demise can sleep at night.
He killed margate by killing dreamland. Now its overflowing with filth and heaving with scum.
I remember being on the Mary Rose, with my sunglasses between my legs, fell out into the car when upside down, peoples money used to fall out their pockets, a right laugh, 2013 is the year Dreamland will RISE up out of the ashes
I was a frequent visitor in the 80's in my teens. so good to see how dreamland was then with this video! Such a shame it's all gone now I loved the looping star. Where are the river caves though? Now in 2011 Only the scenic railway remains, remain.. But if all goes to plan, Like a Phoenix, dreamland will rise again......
@Barcrest hey barcrest as my memory serves me right they removed the capsules from Apollo, relocated it to behind the scenic railway, sprayed the dome orange and fitted swings to it, renaming it Heatwave of which i thought was completely pointless!
Thank you, this is legendary!!! Dreamland in it's heyday! Love the brief glimpse of the "Ben Hur" waltza type ride. It looked so innocuous but I remember throwing up down the side of it after I got off at least twice! All the best ones are here....Melody Swings, Big Apple, Troika. Even views of the Sphynx and River Caves....Brilliant!
really good video. Always liked your camcorder films that you sent me (Ian Berry). Had a great time when I went to Margate, Chessington & Rotunda in 1997 with you. Wish I had gone to Dreamland earlier to ride Looping Star. Hope you are well.
superb vid. 1989 was about the last time I visited Bemboms. U used to be able to buy a combined train ticket. Big groups of us used to go. Shame no footage of the Mary Rose, m record was 8 times in a row! a few years ago I visited Margate and found that the park is now a carpark with the protected scenic railway surrounded by a fence. Very sad. Margate is shocking now, very run down. One thing though, The old joke shop was still there and exactly the same!
blackusdogus 2 weeks ago
Thats my childhood right there. I have visited Theme and Amusement parks all over the world and nothing has ever captured the magic of Bembom Brothers. My first ever coaster was The Looping Star :) I still visit Margate sometimes and it is heartbreaking seeing the empty void that is left. Sort it out Thanet Council!
xtremecoasters 2 weeks ago
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andyw19781 1 month ago
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andyw19781 1 month ago
why did they have 3 observation rides in a park this size,the big wheel was enough,instead of the zeppilin they should of had a drop tower
TheDneaves 2 months ago
I visited Dreamland in 1996 from the US. I feel fortunate to have ridden the Scenic before it tragically burned. The Looping Star and the Chutes as well as many other of the rides shown here were not there in 1996. I hope they can get this historical place open again.
swampfoxer 3 months ago
Absolutely fucking mint video. Total nostalgia. Those images were almost lost from my mind but here they are again! Beautiful. A true window to the past, my childhood.
Its completely unforgivable what JIMMY GODDEN did to dreamland. To see it now is fucking devastating and brings a tear to the eye.
I dont know how that dirty rat responsible for its demise can sleep at night.
He killed margate by killing dreamland. Now its overflowing with filth and heaving with scum.
Fucking disgusting
goldenballs82 3 months ago 3
I remember being on the Mary Rose, with my sunglasses between my legs, fell out into the car when upside down, peoples money used to fall out their pockets, a right laugh, 2013 is the year Dreamland will RISE up out of the ashes
sexylance4 4 months ago
I was a frequent visitor in the 80's in my teens. so good to see how dreamland was then with this video! Such a shame it's all gone now I loved the looping star. Where are the river caves though? Now in 2011 Only the scenic railway remains, remain.. But if all goes to plan, Like a Phoenix, dreamland will rise again......
Schurtburg 4 months ago
Ahhh my Childhood memories!!! Best ever theme park in uk
MisterB2010 6 months ago
Ahhh the sound the Looping Star made as it went round the loop is forever ingrained in my brain! Great video, brought back many memories. Thank you
adoremelc72 7 months ago
Apollo never to return, good video thought thanks dude.
Barcrest 7 months ago
@Barcrest hey barcrest as my memory serves me right they removed the capsules from Apollo, relocated it to behind the scenic railway, sprayed the dome orange and fitted swings to it, renaming it Heatwave of which i thought was completely pointless!
andyw19781 1 month ago
Thank you, this is legendary!!! Dreamland in it's heyday! Love the brief glimpse of the "Ben Hur" waltza type ride. It looked so innocuous but I remember throwing up down the side of it after I got off at least twice! All the best ones are here....Melody Swings, Big Apple, Troika. Even views of the Sphynx and River Caves....Brilliant!
lloydpressley 7 months ago
really good video. Always liked your camcorder films that you sent me (Ian Berry). Had a great time when I went to Margate, Chessington & Rotunda in 1997 with you. Wish I had gone to Dreamland earlier to ride Looping Star. Hope you are well.
prittstick1ify 7 months ago
Very cool Footage Ian, That tower thing looked awfully skinny !!!
coastercub71 7 months ago