Skip to main content

Roberto, Frankie, Born c1985 (Theme Park Enthusiast)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Born c1985

Biography

Frankie Roberto is a digital designer and technologist based in London and a theme park enthusiast and researcher.

As a child he regularly visited Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, fascinated by both the rides and the theming and design of the parks.

Of particular interest is the rich history of Alton Towers, depicting its transformation from pleasure gardens to a modern leisure resort.

Frankie continues to visit theme parks with his daughter.

Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:

Advertising Leaflets and Booklets for Various Attractions, 2006

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178I26.1
Scope and Contents

Leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.

Dates: 2006

Alton Towers Fabric Badges, c1920 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178Z55.2
Scope and Contents

Fabric badges, one square with a blue trim, white background and image of an elephant in front of Alton Towers, yellow and blue type on a red banner, second one circular with a black trim, image of the log flume on a white background with brown type.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Alton Towers, Nemesis Inferno Souvenir Wallet, c1994 - 2006

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.7
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of Frankie Roberto on the ride Nemesis Inferno at Alton Towers in a commemorative cardboard photo holder.

Dates: c1994 - 2006

Alton Towers Postcard, 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.7
Scope and Contents

Postcard with a colour photograph of the Corkscrew ride at Alton Towers. Published by John Hinde.

Dates: 1983

Alton Towers Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.8
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard with images of Alton Towers, including a revolving section in the middle which reveals different attractions of the pleasure gardens, with white type and a white edge.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.8
Scope and Contents

White type on blue background with colour photograph of Alton Tower mascot dog, Henry in the centre on front cover, inside introduction, colour photographs, text and site plan, 18p.p.

Dates: 1989

Chessington World of Adventures Postcard, c1987 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.4
Scope and Contents

Postcard from Chessington World of Adventures with colour photographs on a tiger, two elephants, a polar bear and a lion, with red and white type.

Dates: c1987 - 1999

Frankie Roberto Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0155
Scope and Contents

Photographs, programmes, plans, trade and advertising material, tickets, badges and other items of ephemera for British theme parks and attractions, including Alton Towers, Pleasure Land, Thorpe Park and Legoland.

Dates: c1900 - 2006

Guide and Game Book to Chessington World of Adventures, 2003

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.6
Scope and Contents

Guide book to Chessington World of Adventures, with games and vouchers. Light blue background with red, blue, green and orange type, and a colour image of a ride at the park.

Dates: 2003

Photographs, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178C117
Scope and Contents

Photographs and postcards of Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adverntures, Crystal Palace and Thorpe Park, showing sites, rides and other amusements.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.9
Scope and Contents

Orange postcard with blue, white and orange type, from the ride Colossus at Thorpe Park.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.10
Scope and Contents

Postcard with photographs from Tidal Wave ride at Thorpe Park, including light blue, dark blue and white logo.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.11
Scope and Contents

Postcard with photographs from Vortex ride at Thorpe Park, including orange type.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.12
Scope and Contents

Postcard with photographs from Detonator ride at Thorpe Park, including black, white and red logo.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Topsy-Turvy Postcard, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.5
Scope and Contents

Colour postcard of the Topsy-Turvy Railway at Crystal Palace.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Trade and Advertising Material, 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178I26
Scope and Contents

Advertising leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.

Dates: 2006

Various, c1920 - 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178Z55
Scope and Contents

A range of items from British theme parks and attractions such as zoos and museums including badges, pins and booklets.

Dates: c1920 - 2006

Filtered By

  • Subject: Amusement rides X

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 16
Collection 1
 
Subject
Animals 5
Fairground art 1
Log flume 3
Pleasure gardens 3
Roller coasters 3
∨ more
Zoos 4
+ ∧ less