One of the few major summer events to survive the foot-and-mouth outbreak proved extremely popular as locals and visitors alike flocked to Flookburgh, writes Michaela Robinson-Tate.

Young and old people, families, and enthusiasts headed to the Cumbria Steam Gathering, at Cark Airfield, to marvel at the hundreds of exhibits and arena displays, and enjoy rural crafts and trade stands.

Queues of traffic tailed back to Grange-over-Sands at peak times, and those attending were able to enjoy the event under cloudless skies.

Peter Taylor, from Stanley, in Co Durham, had brought along a green 1929 Manchester Truck which was built from an American engine, axles and transmission, but assembled in this country.

There are only ten of the trucks in the world.

"This is the fourth year I have had it here, and it's a very good show with the quality of vehicles and exhibits," he said.

Michael Johnson, from Lancaster, was showing off his employer's 1952 Bedford tanker.

It was bought by S.J.

Bargh, of Caton, in 1985 for the company's 50th anniversary, and restored before being shown.

Mr Johnson said the tanker was a former civil defence vehicle, and would have been used to transport fuel or water.

It drew plenty of admiring looks from show-goers, who commented on its good condition.