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The HALTON Show
1988
They said it couldn’t happen again. They said next year it will be different. But they were wrong.
Saturday at the Halton Show was again The Day That The Rains Came Down.
For the second year in succession the heavens opened from early morning until the Show dosed late at night.
Roland Rat almost steals the show
Hello ratfans - Superstar Roland greets some of his many admirers.
Frank Sidebottom and Little Frank with their own familiar songs in the marquee on Sunday, at 4-00pm.
READY, steady, FIRE...
The Stonewall Brigade and cannon in the main arena.
Impressing the crowds with a display of marching and music were the massed bands of the Gurkhas.
Peter Murphy, who won a double with the Vauxhall Young Showjumper Trophy and the Top Score Competition on Jays Way.
Clowning around - Ben Lester takes to the wheel in unusual fashion.
Non-stop amusement
Ahoy there - members of the 9th Fairfield Ventures on board- their floating home.
Let's make up - Kathie Fleet from the No Strings Theatre group gets to work on Mark Clements and Richard Fish.
Take your pick -a customer takes her chance at the Arthritis Care lucky dip.
Watch the birdie - a feathered friend gets some interested visitors.
Death defying - Wall of Death rider Tiny Smith aboard his 1926 Indian motorcycle.
Wake up Africa, some of our local popsters will be taking the stage, and packing them into the marquee on Sunday, at 7-00pm.
A Spectacular scene from the grand fireworks finale at the Halton Show.
Photos by Stuart Bogg.
Credits to the Widnes Weekly News
The No 1 Singles from 1988.
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