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C. Doubtfire (Amusements) Limited (Active c1950 - 1999)

 Organisation

Dates

  • Existence: Active c1950 - 1999

Biography

Charles Enoch Doubtfire is a fairground showman and founder of C. Doubtfire (Amusements) Limited. Charles operated fairgrounds as well as archades on Scarborough's South Bay.

Charles married the daughter of another faiground showman from Yorkshire, Enoch Farrar and inherited some of his father-in-law's rides.

He caused controversy in 1981 for putting up a waxwork version of the Yorkshire Ripper outside one of his shows.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection

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