Residents, families, and motoring enthusiasts from across the Maldon District and elsewhere turned out to enjoy the Museum of Power's Transportfest event on Easter Sunday (April 9).

This Austin 12 was manufactured in 1929 - just a year after the invention of sliced bread! (Photo: Nub News)

Held annually, this year's event was a celebration of transport 'through the ages'. From military vehicles to luxury sports cars - and everything in between – Transportfest had something for everyone.

Visitors browsed the vast array of classic Minis. (Photo: Nub News)

For the little ones, there were amusements such as bungee trampolines and a car carousel – along with the ever-popular miniature railway.

Childrens amusements included a bungee trampoline, a car carousel, and arts & crafts. (Photo: Nub News)

Debbie Thomas, Manager at the Museum, told Nub News the event took a whole year of planning.

She said: "We've got to organise stallholders and exhibitors – to make sure we provide a really good day for our visitors."

These 1960s vehicles impressed with their spotless paintwork in the Easter sun. (Photo: Nub News)

Debbie took over as Manager in 2015, and has helped to grow the museum's popularity.

Vendors sold a range of motoring memorabilia, along with refreshments. (Photo: Nub News)

She continued: "When I started, we had approximately six or seven thousand people visiting the museum each year.

"This year, we'll hopefully have about 13,000 people visiting." 

Debbie added that Assistant Museum Manager James Gulleford had played "an integral role" in helping to organise the event.

While on the job, reporter Ben Shahrabi still found time to enjoy some of the refreshments on offer. (Photo: Nub News)

Events Manager Lyz Le Fay added: "We had around 1200 people through the gates and over 400 vehicles of all shapes and sizes attend Transport Fest 2023. The sun shone on us Easter Sunday, and there were smiles from every corner of the Museum of Power's grounds.

"We had a fantastic day and it looks like every one else did too."

The museum was recently awarded a £1.9 million grant from the National Lottery, which volunteers will put towards expanding the museum's collection.

These 1930s buses wouldn't look too out of place on our roads today – unless, of course, they arrived on time. (Photo: Nub News)

On Friday 21 April, the Museum of Power will host a Murder Mystery Evening. For more information, visit the Nub News What's On section.

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