85. A visit to the Thursford Steam Collection, North Norfolk

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In August 2019, I visited The Thursford Collection, which is located between Fakenham and Holt in North Norfolk. My interest in visiting was to see the magnificent collection of steam powered traction engines and steam rollers but there is much more to Thursford than that. The Collection includes fairground carousels and organs, stationary engines, and a mighty Wurlitzer. An ‘olde worlde’ shopping village adds to the atmosphere. The ‘behind the scenes tour’ includes Santa’s Magical Journey.
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@Wildlifesupernannyfan 3 года назад

Thursford is great Happy place Unrealistic Realy great Steam museum Fun place Optional routs Ride a light railway train Delightful place

@barrydawson2838 4 года назад

Hi Alan, thank you for sharing your visit with your viewers. It looks like an interesting place to visit. Some magnificent steam engines in there and nice to see the guy playing the wonderful Wurlitzer organ........they really sound so good. Thanks again and as always stay safe, healthy and fit. Barry

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Thanks very much Barry, I'm glad you liked it. I have another steam video ready to publish but I've been holding on to it for now. Take care. Cheers. Alan

@SteamPunk-xp2uv 4 года назад

Exquisite machinery! Thanks for giving us folks who will probably never get across the Pond an opportunity to see such things. Next time, if you think about it, a few shots of the identifying cards would help. I recognize tractors and steel wheeled rollers, but little else.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

I'm glad you liked the video. I do take shots of the identity cards but as this is basically a narrowboat channel, I'm not sure all viewers want that level of detail. Having said that, I have another video coming up, which is about a steam pumping station and that is well labelled, so hope that will be of particular interest to you. Thanks for watching.

@johnallen148 4 года назад

It’s a very nice place to go never been there I only live 45 miles away maybe I will go sometime,it was a very interesting video,thank you Alan for shearing it with us

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Hi John. It re-opens in April. You’d need to check their website for dates and times. The behind scenes tour includes a look at the theatrical side of things as well as the steam rollers and fantasy land. Cheers🥂

@jukeman57 4 года назад

Brilliant video.

@gracefrazier4775 2 года назад

Wow, Alan, Where to start?! So much to see - seems one could easily spend two days in the collection. The collection of gauges and dials, alone, are fascinating. And the music. It’s clear loving hands restored these treasures, and gentle hearts designed and decorated their home. And all this, just four minutes into the video. Your close-ups on the tractors was much appreciated. What beauties! Was also impressed by such detailed gilding of the lily with the the Christmas decorations - the time it must have taken. Thank you so much for filming and sharing this lovely video.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 2 года назад

Thank you for your lovely comment Grace and appreciation of my efforts, this is a rather special place. They actually put on theatrical shows there, especially at Christmastime. All the very best, take care.

@georgelogan1294 4 года назад

Hello Alan, I stumbled upon this vlog on your visit to the Thursforal Steam Collection. A most interesting place. I have always been fascinated with steam engines and what they did for both our countries and the world. Thanks.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks George, you might also like to watch this one on Papplewick Pumping Station. All the best Alan. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uZfvVqa6oOs.html

@robinplumridge7698 4 года назад

Enjoyed watching your trip to Thursford ( visit that's highly recommended ) brings back many happy memories of my holidays to Norfolk, as my late father was a keen organist we would visit Thursford every year for seven years, the organist Robert Wolfe has matured as we all do with age, he was always bouncing around on his stool while playing, a very talented young man, the traction engine display has definitely improved, appears to be much better layed out, many of the fairground rides that are shown were open to the public to ride on, don't know if this option is still available, also as a youngster it brought back memories of trips to the village fair when a lot of the larger ride's where still steam powered.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Thanks Robin, I’m glad it brought back fond memories for you. I’d never been previously, so couldn’t compare what it’s like now with before. The behind the scenes tour includes a look at the theatrical side as well, which I didn’t cover in the video. Cheers

@lindajoy7208 4 года назад

What a fantastic place. So beautifully done and pristine. Was just rushing through last time to send greetings so popped back to watch this properly. I love the old engines and am mad on steam trains so really a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing Mike 😁

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

I'm glad you liked it Mike. Cheers Alan

@lindajoy7208 4 года назад

@@MyNarrowboatVenture Hi Allen My name is Linda. I'm so sorry I addressed you as Mike instead of Allen. Must had a senior moment ha Please accept my apologies 😁 Have a great Sunday

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Thanks Linda. It looked to me as though you were Mike, gets confusing at times. So both having senior moments. Take care and have a great day.

@royandlorainenorthwood9971 4 года назад

A Happy and Healthy New Year for 2020

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks to you both, Happy New Year. Best wishes Alan

@stevehoare6378 4 года назад

What ana amazing place...if ever we are in that neck of the woods we’ll certainly make sure that it’s on the to do list. Hope you had a lovely Christmas and best wishes for a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year....🍷🍷

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Thanks very much Steve. Christmas was most enjoyable. Happy New Year to you and your family and very best wishes for 2020. Cheers 🥂

@MikeWilliams-yp9kl 4 года назад

Great vlog Alan Can't wait to visit. Hope you have a happy new year. Mike

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks Mike. There’s much more to see than I showed in the film. Happy New Year.

@TheBoatingAdventure 4 года назад

Happy New Year to you. Somewhere to add to the list of places to visit. Cheers Alan.

@AdCurves 4 года назад

Ditto, Happy New Year to you both x x

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Happy New Year Alan, very best wishes for 2020.

@graham11950 4 года назад

hi alan gradually going thru all your videos on you tube yes this is a fantastic place we only live around 17 miles from thursford in the seaside resort of Cromer

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Hi Graham, many thanks for supporting my channel, it is much appreciated. I was very impressed by Thursford, especially their Christmas grotto and Wonderland. And what a fantastic collection of traction engines and steam rollers. Take care, all the best Alan

@SDCornishman 4 года назад

Hello Allen. I'm new to your channel but I do enjoy other narrow-boat programs. Having been to GB a number of times the only canal I have seen was the Bude canal in Cornwall. It's some what small and not for cruising. I do enjoy British steam trains and the like. Your channel is on the low key side which I find enjoyable. Keep up the good work and enjoy your retirement.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Hi Lory and welcome aboard. Although the channel is about narrowboating I do add in other content to give it some variation. Thanks for your good wishes, I hope you enjoy forthcoming videos. All the best Alan

@robtheplod 4 года назад

Hi Alan, great video. I live 20 miles away but have never visited, isn't that often the way!

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Project WaterLily Many thanks. I’m very familiar with that from my own involvement with a steam museum. Cheers

@APRAPR-nq2wn 4 года назад

my first narrowboat (well not exactly narrowboat but) video of 2020 !

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

17APR69 16APR71 That’s great to hear. Hope you enjoyed it.

@ronbearman6783 4 года назад

Hi Alan Have a great new year

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks Ron and you. Cheers🥂

@johnallen148 4 года назад

After watching you video I feel if I have been thanks Alan,

@terrylee2518 4 года назад

Happy New Year Alan stay safe and have a good year 2020

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks Terry, Happy New Year.

@morrislouiseeagle7161 4 года назад

Ooh nice thank you 👏❤️😁xx

@annie2950 4 года назад

Happy New Year Alan

@stephenpotter9083 4 года назад

Aah. Nice one!!

@AdrianJeens 4 года назад

Happy New Year Allan

@barryedwards4481 4 года назад

Hi Alan what an amazing museum of all the great history of steam thanks for that it was enjoyable all the best happy and safe boating cheers Barry Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Hi Barry. Happy New Year, glad you liked the video. Very best wishes Alan

@wattck 4 года назад

Lovely Film, Cheering to watch. Well Done, and thanks for posting. An Amazing place, A lot of Kent's Invicta Horse emblem in evidence (also seen on Dad's Army Cap badges), Aveling Barford who specialised in Road Rollers and agricultural Machinery began life in Rochester Kent and borrowed Kent's emblem. Invicta is Kent's motto, meaning "undefeated". William the Conqueror asked to come into Kent and got permission to build Castles at Dover and Rochester, Kent agreed.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Thanks Dan. It’s interesting you mention Dad’s Army as that was filmed in Thetford where Charles Burrell, traction engine makers were based. Cheers. Happy New Year Alan

@JCDiamond 4 года назад

What an amazing place! I look forward to visiting there. Happy new Year, Alan.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Cheers. Happy New Year Justine. There’s more to see there than I covered on the video, so well worth a visit.

@christinehammell6365 4 года назад

All the best in 2020 Alan. Looking forward to more vlogs.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Thanks Christine, best wishes for 2020.

@debbiecopening3407 4 года назад

Amazing machines! Mount Pleasant Iowa has an annual Old Threshers Steam festival (5 days that ends around Labor Day Holiday). They feature all manner of steam driven farming machinery. We used to live close to there and attended annually. Very interesting to see. Thanks for sharing this place Alan😊

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Hi Debbie. It’s important that historic agricultural and other equipment is preserved, so am pleased to hear of these annual events. I’m a trustee of a steam powered pumping station established in 1830, so I enjoy heritage. Take care. Happy New Year.

@peterpearce2011 4 года назад

Amazing collection of Machines must have taken a lot of work to mix them all up, thanks for taking us thought the Museum. Happy New year Alan.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Thanks Peter glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year. Cheers🥂

@lindajoy7208 4 года назад

Wishing you A Happy New Year and safe travels 🎈🎉🎊🎉🎊

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks Linda. Happy New Year and Best Wishes Alan

@07pollee2ndtime 4 года назад

Happy New Year Alan. I concur. This place is well worth a visit. The bloke on the Hammond organ just puts the cherry on top!

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Glad you liked it Pauline. Happy New Year.

@manwithapan9481 4 года назад

That Pauline is a "Wurlitzer" :op sorry to be the smart arse :)

@mranthonye 4 года назад

Happy new year to you Alan. Really enjoyed your vlogs. Safe trips for 2020

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks Anthony, Happy New Year.

@susanmartin1779 4 года назад

Happy New Year Alan, thanks for all your vlogs 🎄

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Many thanks Susan, Happy New Year.

@annehaesler2556 4 года назад

Happy New Year Allan love watching you vlogs it brings back happy memorieswe had a narrow boat for ten years I live in Sitzerland

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Happy New Year Anne, you’re in a lovely part of the world. I’m glad my videos bring back fond memories for you.

@ramseybarber8312 4 года назад

Hi Alan Thanks for showing us around the collection . Do you know if they get the engines into steam that would be nice to see or are they all [ Resting ] which would be a shame as they really need to be worked if possible anyway Happy New Year, Soon be Spring.

@MyNarrowboatVenture 4 года назад

Hi Ramsey. Happy New Year. My impression was that they don’t steam them but perhaps in the summer, some attend local steam rallies, I really don’t know. Cheers