My Pot Cart

Those of ye who read a good bit of what I came out with on THL, back in the day, may have picked up on my own intense interest in one day owning a Pot Cart.

A Pot Cart is otherwise known as a " Bradford " cart. I'd presume this would be because they were, for some reason, associated with that city? I do know we equally talk of " London Trolleys ". I don't suppose that particular style of four wheeled dray was purely found in London either. What ever.

So, the 'Bradford' ~ a two wheeled cart ~ was popular with Gypsys and other Hawkers. It's a comparatively light, small get about of a cart. Flat bedded, but with a back board and wings to stop everything sliding off, should anything untoward happen.

I have a bit of an eye toward the utilitarian, myself. Thus, had I ever learned to drive a motor, I'd have liked a Peugeot 'Pick Up'. No need for the enormous, Mercedes trucks that my travelling Romani friends needed, to haul vast weights of scrap metal, then their huge trailers.

There's just me and the Dogs here. All I need to shift is my own skinny body and some relatively light bits and pieces. No need for a huge Dray then. Pot Cart'll do me. That and my wonderful Rosie ~ mentioned and shown elsewhere here ~ to pull it.

Well, I have both now. Had them both for some time, of course. But there's more to my life than just sitting here, trying to keep you bastards entertained. I have shit queued up for that purpose. Just that life gets in the way of presenting it.

For now though, here's a picture of my Pot Cart. I'd just like to point out that this was taken when it was still on the yard of the guy, Jordan Sheard, who I bought it from. I can't speak too highly of Jordan. The man's a true Vardomeska. He can build and paint just about what ever traditional, wooden, wheeled vehicle ye need. From start to finish. And nothing's too much trouble for the guy.

This particular cart he'd bought in, as part of a deal. Only, whilst a very lovely piece in its own right, I wanted some extra. So it was that Jordan made, and painted, me a Reign Board. That's the bit at the front. He also made me the seat. Then he added a Step Up, to the right hand, facing, side. And he found me an adjustabe Foot Rest, which I'm yet to fit myself. All I need now is a Whip Holder.

Incidentally; He also 'Sign Wrote' my initials on both the back and front boards. Only, I've 'painted' those over, on this shot. Give a man a modicum of privacy, eh?

Jason was good enough to send me photographs of his work in progress too. It was amazing to sit here and 'watch' as pieces of raw wood became shaped, champfered and painted. Bright metal work being added. Fucking amazing Crafstmanship.

For now though, for you buggers, here's a glimpse of a thing of true beauty:

My Pot Cart

On my ground now. And, if ye think it looks good in the photo? Ye should see it close up! The detail on the paint work is exquisete!