Watch: Fun through the ages as Drayton Manor celebrates 75th anniversary
There were celebrations galore on Friday as Drayton Manor celebrated its 75th birthday - and it will be keeping the party going throughout the year.
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The Staffordshire-based theme park flung open its gates to thrill-seekers young and old on April 4, 1950, and has since become one most popular family parks in the country.
Founded by George and Vera Bryan on the site of the historic Drayton Manor estate at Fazeley in Staffordshire, it started out as a modest amusement park with simple rides, rowboats, and a petting zoo, it quickly became a cherished family destination.
This week's anniversary celebrations involved a ribbon cutting on Friday, followed by a spectacular fireworks extravaganza on Saturday - and on the first weekend of every month to celebrate the landmark year.
