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Park Entrance 1995 |
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This was the view that greeted visitors as they made their way from the car park to the entrance in 1995. |
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Pleasurewood Courtesy Bus |
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This photos shows the courtesy bus which took visitors to their "Biggest day out - ever" |
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Crinkley Bottom TV |
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"CBTV" launched in 1995 taking over the Castle Theatre. Mr Blobby, the gunge tank and Steve Ace on stage. |
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The Space Rotor |
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Joining the park in the same year as The Pirate Ship (1985), the Space Rotor was one of the first big thrill rides to join the park. |
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Carousel |
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The Carousel was added to the line up of attractions at Pleasurewood Hills in 1985. |
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Rattlesnake |
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Having recently been rethemed from "The Ladybird" this shot shows the early paint job used on the Rattlesnake rollercoaster. |
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1985 at Pleasurewood Hills |
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A number of rides can be seen in this shot taken in 1985. The Fantasy boat ride, Veteran Cars and Troika. |
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1988 Railway |
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Check out how the Pleasurewood Hills railway looked in 1988. |
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1988 Railway |
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Check out how the Pleasurewood Hills railway looked in 1988. |
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1988 Railway |
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Check out how the Pleasurewood Hills railway looked in 1988. |
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1988 Main Street |
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Main Street has changed a lot in recent years as you can see from this shot. |
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1988 Main Street |
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Main Street has changed a lot in recent years as you can see from this shot. |
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1988 Main Street |
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Main Street has changed a lot in recent years as you can see from this shot. |
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1988 Castle |
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In 1988 the "Castle Theatre" as it is known today was home to a Haunted Magic Show. |
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1988 Miniature Railway |
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Visitors still enjoy a trip through to woods on the Miniature Railway today. |
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Troika |
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Spinning, twisting and raising up to an angle of 40 degrees... Troika provided exciting family fun from 1985. |
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The Castle Theatre 1992 |
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The Haunted Magic Castle became the Castle Theatre in this year with "Woody's Birthday Surprise Show". |
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The Land That Time Forgot |
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Now an unused area of the park, there was once a walk through dinousaur attraction adjacent to the Rattlesnake. |
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The Land That Time Forgot |
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Now an unused area of the park, there was once a walk through dinousaur attraction adjacent to the Rattlesnake. |
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The Magic Mouse |
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Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout. |
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The Magic Mouse |
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Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout. |
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The Magic Mouse |
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Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout. |
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The Magic Mouse |
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Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout. |
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The Magic Mouse |
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Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout. |
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The Magic Mouse |
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Joining the park in 2000, the Magic Mouse rollercoaster took the positon now occupied by Wipeout. |
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Mega Drop |
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Occupying the position currently held by Thunderstruck, visiters were hoisted to the top and then dropped to the ground. |
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Waltzer |
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New in 1997 taking the place of the playground in the "Fun Fort" area of the park before moving to the space now occupied by Thunderstruck. |
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Waltzer 2 |
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New in 1997 taking the place of the playground in the "Fun Fort" area of the park before moving to the space now occupied by Thunderstruck. |
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Astroglide |
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Occupied the position now taken by Enigma, leaving the park in 1994. |
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Astroglide 2 |
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Occupied the position now taken by Enigma, leaving the park in 1994. |
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Cine 180 |
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Cine 180 visitors stood in the middle of the room as a short film played out all around them. |
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Death Slide |
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Dangling their legs over the top of the near vertical drop, brave visitors would launch themselves down the slide one at a time. |
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Pedal Boats |
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Putting the lake to good use in the 80's and early 90's pedal boats were provided for visitors to use. |
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Pirate Boat |
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Swinging back and forth since 1985, the ride is still in its same position since it arrived. |
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Pirate Boat 2 |
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Swinging back and forth since 1985, the ride is still in its same position since it arrived. |
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Sealion Aquatheatre |
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Arriving in 1987 and still pulling in the crowds, the Sealion Aquatheatre is shown here. |
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Sealion Aquatheatre 2 |
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Arriving in 1987 and still pulling in the crowds, the Sealion Aquatheatre is shown here. |
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Veteran Cars |
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Spruced up in recent years, the Veteran Cars have been entertaining the little ones since 1984! |
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Veteran Cars |
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Spruced up in recent years, the Veteran Cars have been entertaining the little ones since 1984! |
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Veteran Cars |
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Spruced up in recent years, the Veteran Cars have been entertaining the little ones since 1984! |
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Waveswinger |
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A huge, attractively decorated Waveswinger ride which arrived at Pleasurewood Hills in 1988. |
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Kiddies Ride |
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Little people have always been catered for at Pleasurewood Hills, as this childrens spinning ride from the 1990's shows. |
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Cannonball Express Logo |
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The Cannonball Express evolved into Enigma in recent years. This was the sign at the opening to the queue lane. |
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The Cannonball Express |
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Added to the park in 1995 and more recently rethemed as "Enigma". |
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Cannonball Express |
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Added to the park in 1995 and more recently rethemed as "Enigma". |
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Cannonball Express |
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Added to the park in 1995 and more recently rethemed as "Enigma". |
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Cannonball Express |
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Added to the park in 1995 and more recently rethemed as "Enigma". |
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Cannonball Express |
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Added to the park in 1995 and more recently rethemed as "Enigma". |
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Cannonball Express |
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Added to the park in 1995 and more recently rethemed as "Enigma". |
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Cannonball Express |
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Added to the park in 1995 and more recently rethemed as "Enigma". |
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Log Flume |
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Josh from the Unofficial Pleasurewood Message Board prepares for a soaking! |
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Log Flume |
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The Log Flume was given a new lick of paint in recent years, and renamed "Mellow Yellow". |
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Log Flume |
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The Log Flume was given a new lick of paint in recent years, and renamed "Mellow Yellow". |
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Log Flume |
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The Log Flume was given a new lick of paint in recent years, and renamed "Mellow Yellow". |
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Log Flume |
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The Log Flume was given a new lick of paint in recent years, and renamed "Mellow Yellow". |
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Log Flume |
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The Log Flume was given a new lick of paint in recent years, and renamed "Mellow Yellow". |
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Fireball |
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Spinning and swinging the thrillseekers! |
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Fireball |
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Spinning and swinging the thrillseekers! |
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Sky Screamer |
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Two cages rotating riders through 360 degrees... very slowly! |
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Sky Screamer |
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Two cages rotating riders through 360 degrees... very slowly! |
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Sky Screamer |
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Two cages rotating riders through 360 degrees... very slowly! |
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Formula K Raceway |
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Now known as "Le Mans Karts". |
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Dinosaur Lake |
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"What can we do with the dinosaurs from the Land that Time Forgot, now its closed?" "Ummm... shove them in the lake" "Excellent idea" |
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Woodycopters |
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With the old USA stars and stripes theme. |
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Jumping Star |
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Childrens bouncing attraction. |
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Mellow Yellow |
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The log flume before the big overhaul to "Timber Falls" |
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Mellow Yellow |
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The log flume before the big overhaul to "Timber Falls" |
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Sky Hooks |
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The spinning chairs ride with its original paint scheme. |
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Sky Hooks |
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The spinning chairs ride with its original paint scheme. |
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Clarence The Cat |
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Has Clarence rested an iron on his knee? Not good for your fur, that. |
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Clarence The Cat |
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Old Park Mascot Clarence greets the guests. |
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Woody Bear |
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Woody poses for a photo in his Stars and Stripes outfit. |
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Ronnie The Raccoon |
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Remember when Woody Bear hung around with Clarence the Cat and Ronnie the Raccoon? |
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Woody Bear |
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Woody poses for another photo with a visitor. |
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Woody and Friends |
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The Pleasurewood Hills mascots entertain the visitors. |
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Souvenir Badge |
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Did you wear one of these with pride after a visit to the park? |
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Pleasurewood Hills Postcard |
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Souvenir postcard from the 1990's |
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Car Sticker 1 |
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Did this souvenir sticker take pride of place on your rear windscreen...? |
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Car Sticker 2 |
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...or perhaps this one as more to your taste? |
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