Thursford Collect Steam Back in Time: Wednesday 21st August

Thursford Collect Steam Back in Time: Wednesday 21^st August 2024.  Come and see the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs, hear Robert Wolfe one of the world’s leading Theatre organists play the mighty Wurlitzer, ride on fairground carousels and the gondola and watch silent movies (Rides are not included in the admission price) The Mighty Wurlitzer is the centrepiece of the Collection! There is a half hour shows with our resident organist, Robert Wolfe, performing each day during the Summer Season at 12.30pm. In the days of silent movies, when there was no soundtrack on film, the atmosphere was created “on the spot” by the pianist improvising a mosaic of mood music. In due course the pianist was replaced by the more chic, up market cinema organist, and the cinema organ par excellence was undoubtedly the Mighty Wurlitzer. Enjoy lunch in the Barn Café and shop in the ‘Olde Worlde’ shopping village.1.45pm we rejoin the coach for the drive to the town of Holt and the North Norfolk Railway. Board your train of beautifully restored carriages, settle into your seat, listen for the sound of the guard’s whistle, then see and hear the whoosh of steam as the train sets off on its 11 mile return journey! Enjoy the attractive scenery and listen for the characteristic sound of the powerful steam engine as you journey between the attractive Victorian resort of Sheringham and the smart Georgian town of Holt. . Price £49.00 per Person coach departs Stevenage at 08.00