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His business was in running Todber Caravan Park at Gisburn, in the high Pennines of Lancashire. The steam museum was housed in a barn alongside the caravans. The collection was best known from its frequent appearances at steam rallies through the 1970s and '80s. Varley's wagons were recognisable from their fine paintwork and signwriting, each named and prefixed Pendle .... Six of his rarer, and often unique survivors, were re-imported from Australia before restoration. Tom Varley died in the 1990s. His contribution to the preservation of steam vehicles in the UK has been widely recognised.

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  • Tom Varley collection
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  • His business was in running Todber Caravan Park at Gisburn, in the high Pennines of Lancashire. The steam museum was housed in a barn alongside the caravans. The collection was best known from its frequent appearances at steam rallies through the 1970s and '80s. Varley's wagons were recognisable from their fine paintwork and signwriting, each named and prefixed Pendle .... Six of his rarer, and often unique survivors, were re-imported from Australia before restoration. Tom Varley died in the 1990s. His contribution to the preservation of steam vehicles in the UK has been widely recognised.
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Spouse
  • Susan
Name
  • Tom Varley
  • Varley Tom
Home Town
  • Gisburn
Children
  • David, Terence, Catherine
Occupation
  • Caravan park operator
Known For
  • Preserving steam wagons
Short Description
  • Collector of Steam-powered vehicles
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  • His business was in running Todber Caravan Park at Gisburn, in the high Pennines of Lancashire. The steam museum was housed in a barn alongside the caravans. The collection was best known from its frequent appearances at steam rallies through the 1970s and '80s. Varley's wagons were recognisable from their fine paintwork and signwriting, each named and prefixed Pendle .... Six of his rarer, and often unique survivors, were re-imported from Australia before restoration. Tom Varley died in the 1990s. His contribution to the preservation of steam vehicles in the UK has been widely recognised.
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