Save Dreamland: Links
Links to other websites covering the Save Dreamland Campaign, plus information about Dreamland and the Scenic Railway. If you know of any more good Dreamland websites, email us.
Media Reports
Amusement park
designs go on show
BBC News reports on the unveiling of the plans for a heritage amusement park
at Dreamland (March 2009)
Fence secures
Dreamland coaster
BBC News reports the construction of a £40,000 fence to protect the Scenic
Railway (August 2008)
Dreamland ride
'can be rebuilt'
Nick Laister tells BBC News that he believes a rebuild of the Scenic is possible
and achievable (April 2008)
Rollercoaster fire
was deliberate
BBC News confirms the Scenic Railway fire was an arson attack (April 2008)
Fire rips through
rollercoaster
BBC News reporting the major blaze which destroyed part of the Scenic Railway
(April 2008)
Amusement rides stored
for park
The Save Dreamland Campaign dismantles rides in Merseyside for possible use at
Dreamland (June 2007)
Heritage idea for
Dreamland site
BBC News report on the Save Dreamland Campaign's proposals (May 2007)
Dreamland to become heritage park?
Leisure Opportunities reports the Save Dreamland plans (May 2007)
Heritage park plan for Margate's Dreamland site
Kent Messenger reports the Save Dreamland Campaign's plans (May 2007)
Views sought on
Dreamland future
BBC News reports on Dreamland consultation (April 2007)
Dreamland plans a
'blank canvas'
BBC News report on public consultation by Margate Town Centre Regeneration
Company Ltd (February 2007).
Fun park operator
wants Dreamland
BBC News reports Adventure Island owner wants to acquire Dreamland (June
2006).
Dreamland campaign
is stepped up
BBC News reports the Save Dreamland Campaign submitting 350 objection forms
for Local Plan (April 2006).
Dreamland's future
still unclear
BBC News reports on Thanet District Council's rejection of the Inspector's
recommendations (January 2006).
'Victory' for
Dreamland Campaign
Campaign backed by independent government inspector - BBC News website
(November 2005).
Experts plans for
Dreamland site
Jean-Marc Toussaint's plans for a new Dreamland on the BBC News website
(March 2005).
Dreamland site
sold to developers
News of Dreamland's sale on BBC News Online (March 2005).
Dreamland Park
opens for summer
Dreamland's 'temporary' reprieve for 2004 on BBC News (July 2004).
Inquiry hears
rollercoaster fans
News of the public inquiry into the future of
Dreamland on BBC News Online (June 2004).
Three Month
Revival for Dreamland
Inaccurate news report from BBC News
Online (June 2004).
Historic
Seaside Theme Park Faces Demolition
Report by Nicola Woolcock in The Times
(April 2004).
Former
councillor charged with theft: BBC News
A report on Colin Kiddell being charged by Kent Police with theft
relating to Scenic Railway Trust funds (January 2004).
Dreamland
closes its doors: BBC News
Reports of the final day of Dreamland's 2003 season, with comments from Campaign
members (November 2003).
Dreamland
'ranks in top 10': BBC News
Visit Britain releases figures showing that Dreamland was the UK's number 5
free-entry park in 2002 (October 2003).
Marathon
ride offers roller coaster hope: BBC News
A report on the Roaring 20s Night roller coaster marathon from BBC News
(September 2003).
Rollercoaster
'Could be Saved': BBC News
A report on the Save Dreamland Convention from BBC News (June 2003).
Home
is where the art is
Tracey Emin and Iain Aitch discuss how to save Dreamland in the Observer (May
2003).
Seaside
Special
Scenic Railway article in The Guardian newspaper by Iain Aitch (March 2002).
The
demise of Dreamland only hours away
Report on the end of the 2003 season from the Kent Messenger.
Ex-councillor on roller
coaster theft charge
A report from The Scotsman newspaper.
BBC
Kent
Dreamland news, feedback and picture gallery.
Dream
On
Excellent article in The Loop magazine
Articles on the Web
Tracey Emin: My Life in a Column
Tracey Emin on Margate and Dreamland in the Independent.
Blitzandblight.com
Featured an article about Dreamland and the Save Dreamland Campaign in May
2007.
Weathering the Storm
Article on seaside regeneration in the Guardian features Dreamland
extensively.
Time to leave Dreamland
March 2007 article in Property Week.
20th Century
Society's Building of the Month
Article on the Scenic Railway by Thanet
District Council's Nick Dermott (September 2006)
The
Brakeman Cometh
Article by David Page from thegalloper.com.
Stick
That On Your List Mr Blair!
Article by David Page and Nick Laister from thegalloper.com
Save
Dreamland!
Article by Nick Laister on how the Save Dreamland Campaign is winning hearts and
minds.
The
Nick Laister Interview
From The Magic Eye website, now also includes an interview with Local Campaign
Coordinator, Sarah Vickery.
Lew's
Trip Report
A report of the Save Dreamland Convention on 1 June 2003 by Campaign member
Lewis Cox.
A
Reflective Look at Dreamland
Coastin' Carl's report of the American Coaster Enthusiasts visit to Dreamland in
2002.
American
Midway
Some excellent photographs of Dreamland and the Scenic Railway.
Theme
Park Review
The American Coaster Enthusiasts visit Dreamland on an overcast day in 2002.
Theme
Parks of England
A review of a visit to Dreamland in 2003.
Extreme
Rides
Photo gallery of Dreamland taken in 2001.
One
Click
Excellent images of Dreamland from this amusement park photography website.
Manor
Mania's Scenic Railway Page
A visit to Dreamland and a tour of the Scenic Railway courtesy of brakeman Dave
Collard.
David
Steward's Margate Photo Gallery
A gallery of photographs taken on the Campaign's successful Roaring 20s Night
(September 2003).
Ride
Review
A review of a ride on the Scenic Railway on Jawcoasters.co.uk
Thamesmead
Gazette News
Article about the impending closure of Dreamland.
Vergane glorieën: The Scenic Railway
Excellent article about the Scenic Railway on the
Dutch website Theme Park Vision.
Front Seat Ride on the Scenic
Railway
On Coasterz.co.uk, viewable on Windows Media Player or Quicktime.
A Happy Marriage
Article in IAAPA Magazine, Funworld, features the Save Dreamland Campaign.
Nick Laister
Interview
Campaign Leader Nick Laister talks to the editor of the Coasterforce website.
Save Dreamland@Coasterforce
Campaign page on the Coasterforce website.
Videos
Dreamland 1930
Showing the Scenic Railway, Racing Coaster and Tumble Bug in action.
Dreamland
1931
Shows the Scenic Railway, Miniature Railway, Caterpillar and Tumble Bug in
action.
Dreamland 1932
Fantastic footage of numerous rides, including Dreamland's unique twin track
coaster and flight simulator.
Dreamland
1936
Ignore the first part, then enjoy fantastic footage, including the Racing
Coaster and Chairoplanes.
Dreamland
1938
Brief footage of Dreamland's rides in 1938.
Dreamland
1968
Footage of various rides, including a new psychedelic fun house.
Dreamland 1968
Fantastic footage of Dreamland Margate on Super 8mm cine film.
Dreamland 1970s/80s
Five-part set of excellent home movie footage by Geoff Dean.
Dreamland 1980
Clip from 1980s BBC children's drama 'Break in the Sun', filmed at Dreamland.
Dreamland 1984
Dreamland is the setting for
Five Star's 1984 video for their song 'Crazy'.
Dreamland 1984
More from Dreamland in this vintage year.
Dreamland 1989
Great video of all the main Dreamland rides at the height of the Bembom era.
Dreamland 1990
Video of Dreamland in 1990 when
owned by the Bembom Brothers.
Dreamland 2002
Dreamland in 2002, the final year it was operated by Jimmy Godden.
Scenic Railway POV 2003
Filmed by David Ellis at the Save Dreamland Convention in 2003
Dreamland 2005
The Save Dreamland Campaign's 'ricardobugsy' 2005 video.
Dreamland 2006
Coasterforce Live 2006.
Seaside Secrets
Channel 4 documentary about the Scenic Railway.
No 73 at Dreamland
Saturday Morning Kids show No 73.
Save the Scenic
Coasterforce's 'Save the
Scenic'.
Scenic Railway
A front seat ride on the
Scenic.
Scenic Railway
Another front seat ride
on the Scenic.
All Go Margate
Documentary about Margate
and Dreamland from the 1970s.
Dreamland Margate
By slapheadmedia
Other Information
Dreamland Racing Coaster
Rare photographs of the Racing Coaster and other
rides on flickr.
Dreamland Unofficial Website
Campaign member Ian Collins has put
together an unofficial park site, including prices and opening times.
National
Amusement Park Historical Association
List of the world's oldest operating roller coasters.
Roller
Coaster Database
Information on Dreamland's roller coasters in this hugely popular international
database.
The
Last Resort
Highly acclaimed, but exceptionally grim, film set at Margate's Dreamland.
Just
For Fun
VHS Video featuring extensive on-ride footage of the Scenic Railway at
Dreamland.
Dreamland Remembered
The history of Dreamland told in this excellent book by Nick Evans, now deleted.
South East Tour 1993
This DVD visits Dreamland when operated by Bembom Brothers, and visits other
south east parks and fairs.
Save
Dreamland Slideshow
From the loopyguy.com website.
Mosaic
Publicity Press Release
About the Save Dreamland Convention in June 2003
RPS
Group Press Release
About the listing of the Scenic Railway in June 2002
Ride the Scenic
Railway
A front seat video of the Scenic Railway at
Dreamland, Margate, UK.
Dreamland From
the Air
Some fantastic photos taken of Dreamland in the 2005 season. Compare with
this
photograph of the park in the 1990s.
Margate FC
This football club was originally based at Dreamland - view photos of the
Dreamland football pitch.
Pastscape
Details of the listed Dreamland Cinema.
Other Margate Attractions
The Shell Grotto
4.6 million shells
and 2000sqft of mosaic in mysterious Grade I listed underground temple.
Friends of the Shell Grotto
Help to preserve and promote Margate's mysterious Grade I listed Shell Grotto by
becoming a Friend.
Walopole Bay Hotel
Historic Margate hotel with fascinating living museum.
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