Hot on last years successful Steam Fair, the nostalgia of steam, the smell of hot oil and coal smoke returns to the Royal Gunpowder Mills in Essex for the second time in over seventy years. The event celebrates the 151st anniversary of the introduction of steam power to drive the powder incorporating mills in 1856.
The Steam Fair will bring together many forms of steam transport including some unique machines for this two-day event. On show will be steam lorries, traction engines and road rollers from 2 inch scale up to full size engines, stationary engines, trade stalls, live steam miniature railways and a children’s fun fair.
BBC Radio Essex
In 2006, the BBC Radio Steve's Summer Saturday team broadcasted live from Steam 2006 at the Royal Gunpowder Mills. See their photos of the event on their website.
View Steam Fair 2006 photos on the BBC Essex website
Full size – Traction Engines, Road Rollers and Steam Lorries
Scale – Traction, Agricultural and Showman’s Engines
Unique vertical boiler Light Steam Tractor
Steam motorcycle
Steam Car
Half model B open top bus
Miniature railway (7 ¼” gauge) with steam, electric and diesel loco’s
Stationary Engines
Children’s Funfair (yet to be confirmed)
The Ray Sears Collection of Waltham Abbey Photographs
The Ray Sears Collection of Waltham Abbey Photographs
Extra Free Parking will be available for this event at the Lee Valley Park Showgrounds, a 10 minute walk from the Royal Gunpowder Mills.
Simply Sausages Event Catering
British Sausages, Bratwurst, Chips, hot & cold drinks.
Website: www.simplyevent-catering.com
Automobile Association
Emergency vehicle breakdown cover
Mobile: 07917591498
Email: Automobile Association
Website: www.theaa.com
Maggie’s Pet Rescue & Rehoming Service
Registered Charity (1065027)rescue & re-homing service, selling china cups, dog ornaments, brushes, mini soaps, books, dog rugs, pens, etc.
Phone: 01268 559811
Mobile: 07850 125 201
Email: Pet Rescue
Website: www.maggiespetrescue.co.uk
Pressed Flowers by Denise
Pressed flowers on cards, candles, pictures, photograph mounts, etc plus floating candles and tea-lights.
Phone: 01702 301840
Techpro UK
Selling Natterjack Cider
Phone: 01379788614
Mobile: 07985054200
Email: Techpro UK
Penny Harris Canal Ware
Hand painted items for the home & garden. Decorative house signs.
Phone: 01753886440
Mobile: 07928324515
Email: Penny Harris Canal Ware
Ramsey Collectables
Die-cast Models
Phone: 01624812467
Email: Ramsey Collectables
Website: www.lledo-models.com
Paul's Puppets
Selling Puppets
Mobile: 07879464108
Salt Dough Models
Craft worker selling Salt Dough Models, Knitted & Crocheted garments.
Phone: 01277226083
Mobile: 07753395529
Mr G Jenner
General Collectables, notably Die-cast models & Juvenalia
