Roberto, Frankie, Born c1985 (Theme Park Enthusiast)
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
Leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.
Alton Towers Fabric Badges, c1920 - 1999
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.
Alton Towers, Nemesis Inferno Souvenir Wallet, c1994 - 2006
Colour photograph of Frankie Roberto on the ride Nemesis Inferno at Alton Towers in a commemorative cardboard photo holder.
Alton Towers Postcard, 1983
Postcard with a colour photograph of the Corkscrew ride at Alton Towers. Published by John Hinde.
Alton Towers Postcard, c1922 - 1999
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.
Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, 1989
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.
Chessington World of Adventures Postcard, c1987 - 1999
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.
Frankie Roberto Collection
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.
Guide and Game Book to Chessington World of Adventures, 2003
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.
Photographs, c1900 - 1999
Photographs and postcards of Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adverntures, Crystal Palace and Thorpe Park, showing sites, rides and other amusements.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Orange postcard with blue, white and orange type, from the ride Colossus at Thorpe Park.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Postcard with photographs from Tidal Wave ride at Thorpe Park, including light blue, dark blue and white logo.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Postcard with photographs from Vortex ride at Thorpe Park, including orange type.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Postcard with photographs from Detonator ride at Thorpe Park, including black, white and red logo.
Topsy-Turvy Postcard, c1900 - 1929
Colour postcard of the Topsy-Turvy Railway at Crystal Palace.
Trade and Advertising Material, 2006
Advertising leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.
Various, c1920 - 2006
A range of items from British theme parks and attractions such as zoos and museums including badges, pins and booklets.
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- Subject: Amusement rides X
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- Archival Object 16
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Animals 5
- Fairground art 1
- Log flume 3
- Pleasure gardens 3
- Roller coasters 3