Swindlehurst, Philip, c1920 - 1999 (Fairground Enthusiast)
Dates
- Existence: c1920 - 1999
Biography
J. Philip Swindlehurst was well known in the preservation and traction engine circles. He had a keen interest and knowledge of the fairground and preservation world and was associated with the North Staffordshire and Cheshire Traction Engine Club, which he was instrumental in founding in the late 1950s.
For many years Phil and his wife Jean appeared on rallies with the Burrell's Showman's Engine ‘Rajah’, which they had restored. His restoration activities also included a 48 key Veerbeek fair organ formerly from Ryan's Yacht, a Tube Shooter built by Howcroft's in 1903 and a showman's living van.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Philip Swindlehurst Collection
This collection contains original cabinet cards relating to Orton and Spooner of Burton upon Trent and postcards depicting fairs from the turn of the 19th century.
Photographs, c1900 - 1970
Balck and white photograph and cabinet cards relating to Orton and Spooner of Burton upon Trent and postcards depicting fairs from the turn of the 19th century. Also images related to Philip Swindlehurst’s preservation work
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