The carousel at Darling Harbour in Sydney dates from the nineteenth century. It is one of the few left in the world still operating with its original fittings. It was imported from England in 1894 and travelled the entertainment circuit around NSW for many years. In March 1932, it attended the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Last time I was down in Darling Harbour I went for a ride on it. Great fun!
Hey Sally, that's a very good picture and an interesting story. Could you make a picture of the whole carousel maybe? I'd love to see it!
ReplyDeletemoonsoleil - I will see what I have in the vault, and if not, well, next time I'm down there I will.
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to go with you to Darling Harbour again and to get on board the ferry which cross the bay...
ReplyDeleteI think there is an operating one in my province too. Carousels are a lot of sweet, old-fashioned fun.
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