Chipping Steam Fair (PICTURE GALLERY)
More than 8,000 steam enthusiasts flocked to Chipping over the Bank Holiday weekend.
The 10th Chipping Steam Fair featured 687 exhibits including full-size steam engines, classic cars and military vehicles.
There were also classic motor bikes, steam organs, miniature engines and a steam-powered car.
The fair's publicity officer Paul Hunt said: "It has gone very, very well with lots and lots of entries in all sorts of categories.
"It's huge – which is quite surprising given where it's held. They even managed to get a big Chieftain tank in here and show it off in the main ring. It's been very successful."
The three-day event took place at the Green Lane showground, a mile outside Chipping, and featured helicopter rides and a fairground. There were stalls, a craft tent and refreshments with a licensed bar.
There was also a dog show and dancers entertained the crowds in the show ring.
The show started in 1998 as a one-off to raise funds for Chipping's village hall.
But following major success it was held again in the following years, except for 2001 due to foot and mouth restrictions and 2003 after heavy rain flooded the site.
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26 May 2008 12:15 PM
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