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	Appleby Fair 2008 John Pockett reviews Appleby - This stunning bowtop, built by Jowett and painted by Yorkie Greenwood, was the highlight of this year's Fair. Of course, the horses are always fine and the girls as pretty as ever.
	Rolling Stone Rolls again Naturally at home - Legend rocker and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood wakes up to a bowtop waggon for his 60th birthday breakfast, courtesy of beautiful wife Jo Wood. -- Read the full story!
	William "Bill" Wright of Leeds The Great Northern Vardo Rai Famous for his bowtops, pot waggons n carts, he also built lots of ledge waggons - but only ever built a few reading types, which are now extremely rare today.
	Gypsy Trailer Caravans The Height of Flash Modern trailer caravans reached the peak of 'flash' in the 1970s but smaller, lighter trailers were being produced in flash style up to the end of the 80s. Read about Ken Mayhew's fascinating world of "Chromers" and visit his website!
	Orton Waggon at Paultons Park See Tilly Winters' Stunning Vardo This is probably the finest reading-style waggon in existence today. Owned for the last 32 years by vardo artist John Pockett and now on loan, the waggon is part of Paultons Park's unique vardo collection and Romany theme display.
	Weald & Downland Open Air Museum Reading Vardo In 2003 the museum acquired this Romany caravan from Mrs Everington of Cowden near East Grinstead to provide a contrast to the other vans already in their collection.
	An Unknown English Road-Rail Waggon A Jessee Pollit Showman surfaces after decades hiding away in USA However, it's a major restoration project for the owner.
	Waggon Theft - A Growing Problem? Perhaps time to check those security arrangements once more - Peterborough: a 1970s rare Vickers takes off into the dead of night. Owner pledges reward for info leading to its recovery - Can you help?