Rex Roper, the cowboy sheriff character throwing a lasso at The American Adventure Theme Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK. Circa 1980's

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The American Adventure (at one time briefly known as American Adventure World) was a theme park located in the East Midlands region of England; quite close to both Nottingham and Derby on the edge of Ilkeston in the county of Derbyshire. The park for many years had a number of large white-knuckle attractions, but in 2005 was re-themed as a 'family' park aimed at the under-14 market. In January 2007 the owners announced that it would not reopen for the new season, and the rides would be sold off.

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Size: 3758px × 5629px
Location: The American Adventure theme park, Derbyshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © parkerphotography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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