VISITORS to an annual vintage gathering were transported back in time at the weekend.

Westbury Transport and Vintage Gathering, held over two days at the top field in Bratton, was bustling with nostalgia as hundreds dropped in to take a trip down memory lane.

Among the gleaming vehicles restored to their former glory was the 1950 AEC Mammoth Major brought back to life by enthusiast Phil Gumm.

The six-wheeler has been a major project for Mr Gumm, with a complete rebuild of the vintage commercial that was originally built as a military fuel tanker.

He said: “It's been a real labour of love. Undertaking a major restoration such as this takes over your life. Although it’s been to other shows at the end of last year it’s the first time at this Westbury event. This show is always a good event to come to where vintage enthusiasts and general public alike can chat about vehicles of yesteryear.”

Returning an agricultural machine to its birthplace was another vintage enthusiast Alan Rogers of Calne. Among his machines on show was the Reeves three seed drill that was manufactured at Reeves of Bratton just a mile or so down the road from the vintage gathering.

Alan said: "It does seem like I have brought this machine back to its birthplace.” The machine was one of more than 50 horticultural machines owned by the Calne enthusiast.

Regulars at the show were the Couldrake family who specialise in military displays.This year the Dilton Marsh family brought just a few of their exhibits for the public to view.

Tony Couldrake explained: "In the past we have brought World War One then World War Two exhibits to the show. This year we decided to set up an air raid display."

Helping with the authentic air raid shelter was the fourth generation of the family with young Ashton aged five. Mum Leanne said: "Ashton is very keen to follow in the family footsteps and help at these vintage shows and just loves operating this siren.”

And keeping in with the military theme was Bratton’s Ray Davis who brought his Austin vintage car in its ARP livery.

Organiser Keith Miller said: “This is our 24th year running and the event keeps growing every year. It’s a favourite annual event with many of the exhibitors. We have people coming from all over the country including London, Devon and from the North. All the work is done by volunteers and we are a non-profit event and so the small entrance fee is to cover expenses.”