Belfast will fondly remember Mickey Marley and his roundabout that brought hours of endless fun
Mickey Marley was one of a kind. And so was his roundabout that had travelled many a mile through Belfast for over 50 years. Were you of the generation who paid a penny a ride or 10p?
Not only could Mickey and his roundabout be found on Belfast streets on a Saturday while you were out shopping for the day, he also made appearances at numerous fairs, car showrooms and paid a visit to the children at Muckamore hospital.We spoke to Paul Valliday, who worked with Mickey for over nine years from 1980 to 1989. Paul describes him as a character who was very talented, played the accordion and the banjo.
Mickey had gained a name for himself that even the BBC made a film about him in 1973 called 'The Hobby Horseman'. He also made an appearance on the Russell Hardy show where Mickey, his horse and the roundabout were on stage. Hardy asked Mickey when interviewed, "Where do you keep your money?" to which Mickey replied with the strongest Belfast accent, "Monte Carlo what's it to you!".
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