Corrigan, Albert, c1920 - 2008
Dates
- Existence: c1920 - 2008
Biography
Albert Corrigan came from a Yorkshire fairground family. His most famous brother was James Corrigan. Albert, like his brother James stablished his business in Scarborough, building Scalby Mills Amusements and Monkey Island Amusements, which opened in 1963. Money Island offered a cafe, slot machines, paddling pool, fairground rides and an Astro Slide. Scalby Mills Amusements closed in 1990 and the Sea Life Centre was built in its place.
Albert Corrigan died in 2008.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Taylor Collection
The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.
Posters, c1937 - 1989
A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.