Keith Sparks
Theme park designer and developer
Keith Henley Sparks | |
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Born | Keith Henley Sparks 1936 (1936) |
Died | 2011 (aged 74–75) |
Nationality | British citizen |
Occupation(s) | Attraction designer, theme park developer |
Known for | Alton Towers, Prof. Burp's BubbleWorks, The Haunted House |
Keith Henley Sparks was a British attraction designer and developer for theme parks around Europe; an early innovator of theme park attractions and dark rides in the United Kingdom (UK). He was known for his characteristic production style and attractions for Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and the Tussauds Group.[1] Notable attractions he produced include Prof. Burp's Bubble Works, The Haunted House, and Around The World In 80 Days.
References
- ^ Prospect Pictures (28 February 2013) [1992]. Themes, Dreams, and Scream Machines - Keith Sparks interview (YouTube video). TowersStreet. Retrieved 30 May 2017 – via YouTube. [dead link]
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Alton Towers Resort
Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ST10 4DB
- Runaway Mine Train (1992–)
- Nemesis Reborn (1994–)
- Oblivion (1998–)
- Galactica (2002–2015 as Air) (2016–)
- Spinball Whizzer (2004–)
- Rita (2005–)
- TH13TEEN (2010–)
- The Smiler (2013–)
- Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure (2015–)
- Wicker Man (2018–)
- The Blade as Pirate Ship (1980–)
- Congo River Rapids (1986–)
- Hex – The Legend of the Towers (2000–)
- Cuckoo Cars Driving School (2006–)
- Battle Galleons (2008–)
- Marauder's Mayhem (2008–)
- Nemesis: Sub-Terra (2012–2015, 2023–)
- Curse at Alton Manor (2023–)
rides
- Corkscrew (1980–2008)
- Doom & Sons (1981–1991)
- Around The World In 80 Days (1981–1993)
- The Flume (1981–2015)
- Beastie (1983–2010)
- Black Hole (1983–2005)
- Twirling Toadstool (1984–2016)
- Enterprise (1984–2022)
- Beast (1988–1997)
- Thunder Looper (1990–1996)
- The Haunted House (1992–2002)
- Dynamo (1993–2005)
- Toyland Tours (1994–2005)
- Boneshaker (1995–2003)
- Nickelodeon: Outta Control (1997–1998)
- Ripsaw (1997–2015)
- Submission (2001–2013)
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride (2006–2015)
- Duel - The Haunted House Strikes Back! (2003–2022)
areas
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- Portal: England
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- Wikivoyge
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