Alton Towers new Nemesis on Central News, March 1994 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | The now legendary Nemesis rollercoaster at Alton Towers opens in March 1994 just as Euro Disney is threatned with closure.
Jennifer Rush & Placido Domingos 1989 duet. #shorts #jenniferrush #placidodomingo #80smusic Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-10-15 | Witness the unforgettable 1989 performance of Jennifer Rush and Placido Domingo in this stunning rendition of "Till I Loved You" on Wogan. Don't miss this jaw-dropping musical moment! Followed by an Interview.
Alton Towers original Nemesis opens in 1994! #shorts #nemesis #altontowers #rollercoaster #themepark Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-09-19 | This is a local new story about Alton Towers' incredible new rollercoaster, Nemesis in 1994. Suspended beneath the track, this was a unique experience in Europe at the time. Nemesis has so much love around the world, that when it was nearing the end of it's life, after 30 years of service, it was given a major overhaul with new track, supports, foundations, trains and extra theming. Generation after generation can enjoy Nemesis for another 30 years (at least!).
Jennifer Rush & Elton John perform Flames of Paradise #shorts #jenniferrush #eltonjohn #bbc #1980s Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-09-14 | On the UK's popular talk show of the time "Wogan". They're interviewed after performing.
How does Nemesis at Alton Towers thrill? #altontowers #nemesis #rollercoaster #themepark Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-09-08 | A fascinating video from the 1990s about the maths behind roller coasters.
Jennifer Rush interview 1989 #jenniferrush #shorts #placidodomingo #tvam Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-09-08 | Click through to the full video as Jennifer Rush discusses her new duet with Placido Domingo, "Till I Loved You" in 1989
Join me walking in nature Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-08-27 | Relax as I take you walking in nature. Subscribe, like and comment on my new Walking & Nature channel.
Join me walking in Nature @WN360 #shorts #nature #walking #peakdistrict #wildflowers #countryside Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-08-08 | Subscribe to my new channel and join me in the fresh air, taking in the sights and sounds of the countryside. @wn360
Playing with new camera! Join me on @WN360 #shorts #nature #flowers Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2024-02-18 | Join me on @WN360
Jennifer Rush and Elton John performance and interview Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | Flames of Paradise on Wogan, 1987
Jennifer Rush and Placido Domingo, Till I loved you Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | Performance and interview on UK chat show "Wogan". 1989
Jennifer Rush interview on the UKs TV-AM on the release of Till I Loved You Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | 1989
Jennifer Rush interview on UKs TV-AM on the release of I come undone Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | 1987
Jennifer Rush on Live at the Palladium Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | A live performance of Power of Love and Destiny, 1986
Jennifer Rush on release of Destiny in UK. Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | Interview on TV-AM
Alton Towers new Rita Queen of Speed on Blue Peter Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-14 | Alton Towers' new ride for 2005, Rita Queen of Speed, test riden by Blue Peter.
Nemesis at Alton Towers, the maths behind the ride Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-13 | Seeing through mathematics, jerk and jounce. Mid 90s
Alton Towers Oblivion on Electric Circus Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-13 | Electric Circus, promoting the band new Oblivion at Alton Towers, 1998
Alton Towers Oblivion advert Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-13 | Alton Towers' new ride for 1998
Alton Towers new Oblivion on Midlands Today, March 1998 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-13 | ...
Alton Towers new Oblivion on Blue Peter, March 1998 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-13 | A week before opening!
A cosumer report on UK theme parks, 1996 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-13 | A very critical report comparing Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland Windsor from 1996
Alton Towers on BBC Holiday 1996 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-13 | The year the Alton Towers Hotel opened
Prince of Scandinavia to Hamburg Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-12 | Wish You Were Here present a mini break to Hamburg on the DFDS Prince of Scandinavia. 1990s.
Alton Towers New Oblivion on GMTV, 1998 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-12 | A GMTV fundraising event at Alton Towers. Loads of excellent shots of X Sector in Oblivion's first season. Features the boy band 911 performing.
Terror Technicians Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-12 | Mid 90s documentary about the rivalry between Alton Towers and Blackpool Oleasure Beach. Featuring the design and building of Nemesis and The Big One. John Wardley and Geoffrey Thompson feature among other familiar faces.
MS Hamburg collision Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-09 | In November 1989 the Scandinavian Seaways ship MS Hamburg was in a collision en route from Hamburg to harwich. There are news reports of the incident.
Football Hooligans on Tor Britannia Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-09 | In 1989, I'm ashamed to say, English football hooligans ran riot on the Scandinavian Seaways ship Tor Britannia en route from Harwich to Gothenburg. The ship had to return to Harwich. These are news reports of the incident.
Tor Scandinavia fire Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-09 | In September 1989 a fire broke out in a linen closet on board the Scandinavian Seaways ship, Tor Scnadinavia en route from Gothenburg to Harwich. Tragically, two people died. These are news reports covering the incident.
Altont Towers on Channel 5s Attractions, March 1997 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-08 | A good overview. Ripsaw was the new ride in 1997.
Alton Towers Air on Blue Peter Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-08 | In March 2002, Alton Towers launched their new flying roller coaster Air. This is a pereview in Blue Peter.
Alton Towers Air on Central News Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-10-08 | In March 2002, Alton Towers launched their new flying roller coaster Air. This is a pereview on Central News.
Mini Break to Copenhagen Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-06-07 | We sail to Denmark on Dana Anglia and have a mini cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo on the Crown of Scandinavia, the brand new DFDS flagship for 1994.
Mini break to Copenhagen Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-05-14 | This was a DFDS Scandinavian Seaways mini cruise break to Copenhagen via Harwich and Esbjerg on Dana Anglia. This break included a mini cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo on Queen of Scandinavia. Includes sightings of varuous other ships including the first King of Scandinavia.
Music memories mini cruise on Dana Anglia, 1993 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-05-13 | In March 1993, DFDS offered a "Music memories" mini cruise to Esbjerg in Denmark on Dana Anglia. There were various bands from the 60s playing in the Columbus Club, including, The Dreamers, Edison Lighthouse, The Love Affair and The Tremeloes (they weren't keen on video cameras!) In those days, the mini cruise to Esbjerg included a trip to the local Sealarium and Denmark's oldest town Ribe. Dana Anglia was renamed Duke of Scandinavia in 2002 before being chartered to Britanny Ferries as Pont L'Abbé in 2006. In 2009 Dana Anglia was sold to Moby Lines in Italy and is still going strong as Moby Corse.
Mini break to Gothenburg, Sweden Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2020-05-12 | Mini break to Gothenburg, Sweden with Scandinavian Seaways (DFDS) in August 1991 on board Princess of Scandinavia (Now Moby Otta with Moby Lines). We visited the Liseberg Amusement Park while in Gothenburg.
DFDS Seaways Tor Scandinavia on Wish you were here 1985 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2008-02-20 | A VHS recording of Wish you were here in 1985 on a mini-cruise to Gothenburg in Sweden on DFDS Seaways' Tor Scandinavia. Built in 1976, Tor Scandinavia later became Princess of Scandinavia after a rebuild in 1991. After 25 years of loyal service with DFDS, she was sold to Moby lines in 2006. She was renamed Moby Otta and now operates out of Italy. Her elegant lines were somewhat spoilt by her new cartoon character livery.
DFDS Seaways Tor Britannia on Holiday 85 Matts 80s & 90s time machine 2008-02-18 | A VHS recording of Holiday '85 with Anne Gregg on a mini-cruise to Gothenburg in Sweden on DFDS Seaways' Tor Britannia. Built in 1975, Tor Britannia later became Prince of Scandinavia after a rebuild in 1991. After 22 years of loyal service with DFDS, she was sold to Moby lines in 2003. She was renamed Moby Drea and now operates out of Italy. Her elegant lines were somewhat spoilt by her new cartoon character livery. Please excuse the dodgy quality!
