Gale, John, Active 1920 - 1989 (Fairground Enthusiast)
Person
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 3 Collections and/or Records:
John Gale Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0033
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
c1920 - 1989
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Monographs and Articles, 1965 - 1997
Series
Reference code: 178B9
Scope and Contents
Articles and monographs on fairgrounds, boxing booths and education.
Dates:
1965 - 1997
Ron Kinder Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0052
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates:
1960 - 2002
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Filtered By
- Subject: Sideshows X
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 1
- Collection 2
- Subject
- Boxing 2
- Business 1
- Circus 1
- Motion pictures 1
- Showwoman 1