Pudsey Park

Leodian · Post by **Leodian** » Fri 13 May, 2011 6:37 pm

On page 20 of today's YEP there is a report (with some images) on work that is going on to the Pudsey Roller in a 10-year project funded by the Pudsey Roller Restoration Fund.

trophy · Post by **trophy** » Sat 14 May, 2011 1:13 pm

i can remember seeing it working at the top of valley road probably early fifties?

Si · Post by Si » Fri 30 Mar, 2012 3:19 pm

There is now a "Friends of the Pudsey Roller" site, which gives some history of the steamroller, such as it was built by Fowler's of Hunslet in 1921, and was once called 'Majestic.' There's also a link to a Facebook page - "Did you play on the Pudsey roller?" and even merchandise.

BillyBritvic · Post by **BillyBritvic** » Fri 30 Mar, 2012 8:06 pm

Leodian wrote: On page 20 of today's YEP there is a report (with some images) on work that is going on to the Pudsey Roller in a 10-year project funded by the Pudsey Roller Restoration Fund.

BillyBritvic · Post by **BillyBritvic** » Fri 30 Mar, 2012 8:09 pm

Uno Hoo wrote: Mick_SGC wrote: The steam roller is like the "Big wooden snake" I remember it but other people did not....I also remember it being filled with crisp packets! This is between 85 to 87. Blimey! I'm impressed that you took the trouble to count 'em! Sorry about the above post!!!!! I meant to post a smile on Uno Hoo's remark

book · Post by **book** » Fri 30 Mar, 2012 8:59 pm

Yorkshireranger wrote: Well alright not my claim to fame!!how about getting a lift from Geoff Capes(Worlds Strongest Man),when I was hitchhicking- also got a lift from Glasgow by the Manchester based band Sweet Sensation (Sad Sweet Dreamer)now thats worth a claim surely!!!! It's just one of those things you put down to experience

BarFly · Post by **BarFly** » Fri 30 Mar, 2012 9:16 pm

I, too, remember the steam roller full of crisp packets from my childhood in the early '80s -- I may have to go and see it if/when it's restored.Did Pudsey park have a paddling pool or am I getting it mixed up with somewhere else?

Si · Post by Si » Fri 30 Mar, 2012 9:43 pm

BarFly wrote: I, too, remember the steam roller full of crisp packets from my childhood in the early '80s -- I may have to go and see it if/when it's restored.Did Pudsey park have a paddling pool or am I getting it mixed up with somewhere else? Yes, but way back. It was at the Woolworth's/bus station end. It was filled in and later became a skate park.Funny how so many people remember the funnel full of crisp packets!

BarFly · Post by **BarFly** » Fri 30 Mar, 2012 10:57 pm

When you say "way back" before 1980? If so then my mind has been playing tricks [again].Don't get me started on skate parks turning up 10 to 15 years after we asked for them...

Si · Post by Si » Sat 31 Mar, 2012 3:05 pm

BarFly wrote: When you say "way back" before 1980? Definately before then. The last time I can remember it was mid 60s I think.