Gale, John, Active 1920 - 1989 (Fairground Enthusiast)
Dates
- Existence: Active 1920 - 1989
Biography
John Gale was a prominent figure in the North East fairground scene, popular with many of the close-knit community of showmen in that area.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
John Gale Collection
Photographs taken by John Gale, including a collection of negatives from his favourite fairs: Newcastle Town Moor, Durham Miners' Gala, Houghton Feast, Northallerton and his home town of Wolsingham. There are also a number of newspaper cuttings, circus and rally programmes.
Life and Sould of the Fair Article, Published 29 August 1965
Three articles about fairs by John Gale, A.J. Marshall and Shirley Conran published in The Observer magazine, London, pages 10-17. Contains illustrations.
Monographs and Articles, 1965 - 1997
Articles and monographs on fairgrounds, boxing booths and education.
Ron Kinder Collection
Slides and photographs of Ron's travels to various preservation events and a few pictures from local Derbyshire fairs, articles, correspondence and Nottingham and Hull fair plans.
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 2
- Collection 2
- Subject
- Amusement rides 3
- Fairground art 3
- Showman 3
- Sideshows 3
- Boxing 2