JOBY CARTER grew up with Carters Royal Berkshire Steam Fair. In 1976 his father John Carter found a derelict set of Victorian gallopers rotting in a Buckinghamshire Park and raised the money to buy and restore them. He started taking the ride to steam rallies and other events. Over the next few years more Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th-century rides were rescued from warehouses, scrap yards and sheds and restored to their former glory by John and his wife Anna, who painted the exotic birds, beasts, figures and landscapes typical of the fairgrounds of yesteryear.

Carters Royal Berkshire Steam Fair now offers a unique range of traditional entertainment for all ages, from the fun of the Penny Arcade to the thrill of the Steam Yachts. Since John's untimely death in December 2000 the family has continued with this historic project, touring the southern counties of England for seven months each year. The winter months are devoted to refurbishing rides and vintage transport and restoring new attractions.

As the Fair has grown, Joby Carter has developed the skills needed to maintain venerable machines in safe and beautiful working order. In CARTER'S ENTERTAINMENT LTD Joby brings together his own projects, promoting the spirit of the traditional family Fun Fair and keeping the craftsmanship alive so that new generations can enjoy the historic fairground experience.

With WHITE WALTHAM RESTORATION LTD Joby and his team lead the field in the restoration, maintenance and construction of classic machinery.

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