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CGCC20601 Gavioli Fairground Organ Corgi Classics Availability: Cancelled Size: 1:50 Scale Age: 14 years and up Release: December 2007 Type: Static Model Manufacturer's Code: CC20601 Product Code: CGCC20601

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The punch-card playing street organ and its close relatives the showman's or fairground organ, the carousel organ, and the dance organ are most commonly associated with the Netherlands and Belgium, and it was there that many of the most famous makers flourished, especially in the 30 years either side of 1900. In fact the species probably originated in Italy, and many of the names often associated with these instruments are obviously Italian in origin (Gavioli, Marenghi). The UK has become the resting place for several hundred restored examples. The British love of old steam engines, cars and the wider industrial heritage extends to a flourishing and spectacular survival of the travelling steam fair. One of the most famous events to be enjoyed is the Great Dorset Steam Fair which takes place on a several hundred acre site near Blandford Forum each year and at which a wide range of organs are demonstrated.

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