Bristol

Classic fairground rides and transport
Chris Graham on 28th February 2023
David Vaughan takes a look at the less-noticeable side of the fairgrounds, and the interesting rides and transport found among them.
The stunning Strumpshaw Show!
Chris Graham on 28th October 2022
We report from the stunning Strumpshaw Show which was a real treat this year, with fantastic, interesting and unusual exhibits galore!
1936 Fowler DNC road roller
Chris Graham on 10th August 2022
Jonathan Vartan talks to David Vaughan about his life with steam engines and, in particular, his 1936 Fowler DNC road roller Hermes.
Classic lorries at the Spring Tractor World show
Chris Graham on 8th July 2022
We report on some of the interesting commercials spotted at this year's Spring Tractor World show, in Malvern.
Classic earth-movers in action!
Chris Graham on 31st May 2022
Keith Haddock reports on the spectacular classic earth-movers working at the Historical Construction Equipment Association's convention.
Interesting Amanco stationary engine
Chris Graham on 12th April 2022
Eric Brain relays the story of what’s known about the history of an interesting Amanco stationary engine that’s now for sale.
Best vintage sale of the year!
Chris Graham on 18th December 2021
Peter Love reports on what many regard as having been the best vintage sale of the year, held by HJ Pugh in Bristol, early last month.
The business of bus recovery
Chris Graham on 23rd September 2021
Mike and Julie Blenkinsop take a nostalgic look at the business of bus recovery and the inventive ways operators have tackled it.
Breaker’s yard buses
Chris Graham on 13th April 2021
Leo Pratt shares a nostalgic selection of photographs of breaker's yard buses that had come to the end of their lives during the 1970s.
Buses across the desert!
Chris Graham on 17th October 2020
Malcolm Bates reveals some fascinating details about an outlandish, high-speed desert-crossing bus service offered in the 1920s.