History went on the move at the weekend with Westbury hosting a transport and vintage gathering.

The event held in the top field at Bratton attracted vehicles from a bygone age, including stationary engines, military vehicles, cars, fire engines, bicycles and tractors as well as stalls and attractions.

The Westbury Transport and Vintage gathering has now been running for over 20 years and is popular with vintage owners and spectators alike.

Keith Miller, event organiser and society chairman said the ethos behind the event has remained the same over the years.

He said: “The formula has been broadly the same from day one. It’s an event for enthusiasts, organised by enthusiasts. We’re not a commercial pushy organisation, and it’s not designed to make a profit.

“It’s designed to enable people with an interest in machinery to get together and for other people to come and have a look. The emphasis is the vintage vehicles and the social element.”

Among the vehicles on Display was a 1933 MG sports car still in its original paintwork.

Mike Brockway bought the car back in 1955 and is keen to keep in in its same condition.

He said: “I just love these shows. I have had many hours of pleasure enjoying chatting with people as they take a look at the MG.”

Bradford on Avon tractor enthusiast was showing his 1947 Ferguson making its first time out in 10 years.

Richard Windel bought the vintage machine 16 years ago from a builder’s yard in Devizes.

He said; “Although I have completely restored my other tractor an International I am quite keen to keep this Fergusson in its original condition with just a wipe over with an oily rag to keep the rust at bay.”

Another interesting vehicle on show was John Vohmann’s AEC. This lorry was a former tanker but converted to a flat bed and was used to transport his second machine a 1952 Mammoth Major to vintage shows.

Along with the displays of old commercials and cars was a range of stationary engines.

One of these was the pride and joy of Damien Mead who was displaying his Lister D machine into a working exhibit pumping coloured water rather than milk to illustrate how it once worked at a diary.