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Johnstone, Stuart, Active 1920 - 1980 (Fairground Enthusiast)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Active 1920 - 1980

Biography

Stuart Johnstone was a key member of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCSF). He edited the Merry-go-Round during its final years in the mid sixties. He was also the World's Fair newspaper correspondent called 'Coltswold'.

Found in 99 Collections and/or Records:

Showmen Notebook, 1956 - 1957

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 5: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.21
Scope and Contents

Notebook listing showmen organised by region showing rides and routes for the years 1956 to 1957, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1956 - 1957

Showmen Notebook, 1958 - 1962

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 5: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.22
Scope and Contents

Two notebooks listing showmen organised by region showing rides and routes for the years 1958 to 1962, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1958 - 1962

Showmen Notebook, 1963 - 1967

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 5: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.23
Scope and Contents

Four notebooks listing showmen organised by region showing rides and routes for the years 1963 to 1967, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1963 - 1967

Showmen Notebook, 1968 - 1971

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 5: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.24
Scope and Contents

Three notebooks listing showmen organised by region showing rides and routes for the years 1968 to 1971, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1968 - 1971

Showmen 's Directory, 1916

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.61
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing Showmen’s Directory including names and addresses of showmen of Great Britain.

Dates: 1916

Stuart Johnstone Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0041
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises articles, correspondence, diaries, notebooks, printed ephemera and photographs, compiled by Stuart Johnstone, relating to his interest in fairs, amusement rides, traction engines and transport, as well as his involvement in the Circle of Showland Fans. The notebooks include chronological guides to fairs, and lists of fairground machine and equipment for sale, and information on showmen and their families, taken from the World's Fair Newspaper.

Dates: 1920 - 1980

The Era Notebook, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.46
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing notes on, and extracts from The Era newspaper from 1900 to 1909, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

The Era Notebook, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.47
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing notes on, and extracts from The Era newspaper from 1897 to 1915, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Thomas Whitelegg Letterhead, 1923 - 1925

 Item
Reference code: 178Z18.7
Scope and Contents

Letters from Thomas Whitelegg, Amusement Caterer, Electric Leaping Horses. Newton Abbott

Dates: 1923 - 1925

Travelling Show Notebook, 1925

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.34
Scope and Contents

Notebook listing travelling shows ordered alphabetically by showman, compiled from the World's Fair Newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1925

Travelling Show Notebook, c1920 - 1930

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.35
Scope and Contents

Notebook listing travelling shows ordered alphabetically by showman, compiled from the World's Fair Newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Various Material, c1920 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178Z18
Scope and Contents

Various material, including business cards, tickets and letterheads advertising amusement caterers and contractors, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, 1927 - 1930

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.57
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1927 - 1930

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.58
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, 1953 - 1961

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.59
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1953 - 1961

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, 1967 - 1971

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.60
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1967 - 1971

World's Fair Digest Notebook, 1950 - 1953

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.48
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing weddings, births and deaths notices from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1950 - 1953

World's Fair Notebook, 1968 - 1971

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.49
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing reports on fairs, thought to be taken from the World's Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1968 - 1971

World's Fair Notebook, 1953

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.50
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing reports on fairs taken from the World's Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1953