Visitors took a step back in time at the weekend when Wessex Vintage staged their Midsummer gathering.

The event was celebrating its tenth anniversary of the event has been held near Semington Trowbridge.

Chairman Eric Gay was delighted with the interest in the two day show.

“It all started with four good friends and myself and its grown like Topsy,” he said.

“Not only have we some excellent examples of vehicles but also some interesting people exhibiting their living history collection. The event is the result of 12 months planning and I am keen to preserve the history of English engineering and its heritage.

“Without shows like this it could be lost forever.”

Among the vehicles on show was a 1950 AEC Mammoth Major lorry, completed after a three year restoration project.

Owner Phil Gumm of Dilton Marsh explained that the lorry, once an RAF refuel vehicle, was rescued from a scrap yard eight years ago.

“It’s been a labour of love for three years and she is finally completed included a replica London North East Railway container that I’ve made and fitted on the bed of the vehicle,” he said.

Bringing an example of steam to the show was Ash Upton who was showing a 1897 Marshall Agricultural engine couple up to a 1904 Ransome Threshing machine with his daughter Faith aged five helping by cleaning the wheels ready for the show.

Another youngster working in steam was Tommy Gear, 11, of Trowbridge.

“I’ve been interested in steam from the time I could lift a spanner,” said the apprentice.

Owner of the 1917 Foster steam engine, Paul Trickey, added: “It is good to see youngsters interested in these old machines and Tommy is knowable and Tommy is an excellent help.”

Along with over seventy stationary engines, dozens of vintage tractors and classic cars, there was a wide range of classic motorcycles.

Among them was Alan Hibberd, of Trowbridge, with his rare Dot milk float.

“These machines were based on a motorcycle design and in its day were used by many tradesmen, butchers and bakers as a mode of transport,” he said.

Hurdle making demonstrations, furniture made from green wood and giant wood carvings were just a few of the working displays showing skills from a bygone age also on show at the Wessex vintage Midsummer gathering.