Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, Maid Marian

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Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, Maid Marian

Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, Maid Marian, at Cromford on 4 August 1974. Date: 1974

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1974 Cromford Foster Maid Marian Showmans Tractor

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This photograph captures the essence of bygone days with the image of Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, affectionately named Maid Marian, at Cromford on 4th August 1974. The tractor, with its distinctive red and cream livery, stands proudly against a backdrop of lush greenery and steam rising from the engine. Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, Maid Marian, was a beloved part of the Foster Showman's Steam Fair, a traveling event that brought the thrill of steam engines and vintage transportation to communities across the United Kingdom during the 1970s. The 70s were a time when the nostalgia for the past was in full swing, and the steam fair was a testament to the era's appreciation for history and tradition. Maid Marian, a steam-powered tractor, was one of the many impressive machines that made up the Foster Showman's Steam Fair. The tractor's intricate design, with its large wheels and intricately detailed engine, is a marvel of engineering from the era. The steam engine's hiss and the tractor's rumble were a familiar soundtrack to the crowds that gathered to witness the spectacle. This photograph, taken at Cromford in 1974, is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when steam engines were a common sight on the roads and at fairs. It's a reminder of the simple pleasures of the past and the enduring appeal of the machines that shaped our history. The William Kerry Collection has preserved this moment in time, allowing us to relive the magic of the Foster Showman's Steam Fair and the wonder of Maid Marian, Tractor number 12509.

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