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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 5 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

Pin Badges, c1920 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178Z55.1
Scope and Contents

Pin badges of varying sizes and designs from different attractions and theme parks including, 18 from Alton Towers, 3 from Chester Zoo, 3 from Paultons Park, 3 from Thorpe Park, 2 from Flamingo Park Zoo, 1 from American Theme Park, 1 from West Midland Safari Park, 1 from Drayton Manor Park, 1 from Woburn Abbey, 1 from Woburn Wild Animal Kingdom, 1 from National Railway Museum, 1 from British Museum, 1 from Science Museum and 1 from Techniquest.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

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: Zoos X

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 4
Collection 1
 
Subject
Amusement rides 4
Fairground art 1
Log flume 2
Pleasure gardens 2
Roller coasters 2