Pleasure Beach
Photographs of the scenic railway
By Paul Douch
"The origins of the town's Pleasure Beach date back to the late nineteenth century when a 'switchback' was erected on the North Denes which later developed into a scenic railway. This was replaced in 1912 with a railway of a superior design and construction but that was destroyed by fire along with other rides and attractions in 1919." This information is quoted from I remember Yarmouth by J.E. Holmes with Dean Parkin (Rushmere Publishing, 1995)
But these photos were probably taken later at a different site, possibly the South Beach. Do you recall?
Scenic railway by night, including Joy Wheel
"Judges"
Scenic Railway, Pleasure Beach, Great Yarmouth, c. 1930
Great Yarmouth Museums
Railway at Wellington Pier - featuring train called "The News Chronicle Special"
The sadly missed 125ft tall double ferris wheel at Botton Brothers Pleasure Beach, Marine Parade which was once a firm landmark on the Yarmouth skyline
Another view of the amazing 125ft tall double ferris wheel at Botton Brothers Pleasure Beach, Marine Parade with the jets and satellite rides in the foreground