Fairground Galloper Horse Carters Steam Fair was founded in 1977 by John and Anna Carter and travelled the country with its vintage funfair rides for 45 years. The fairground horse became a much-loved symbol of the fair. The name on the neck of the horse, 'Galipa' was chosen by 7-year old Maidonian Rose, who won the honour in a colouring competition. As part of the "Maidenhead Memories Sculpture Series" designed by artist Gordon Young, Shanly Homes commissioned MB Fine Arts to cast a bronze fairground horse which was then painted using traditional techniques by heritage craft experts at Carters Steam Fair.
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