Jones, Arthur, Active c1890 -1979 (Fairground Enthusiast)
Dates
- Existence: Active c1890 - 1979
Biography
Arthur Jones was the librarian of the original fairground enthusiast organisation the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCSF). His role was to coordinate the borrowing of photograph albums and books. The nature of the prominence of certain individual members in the FCSF, and its over-riding imperative to document a 'bygone era' through its rapid disappearance meant that much of the photographic material of the FCSF became homogenised. Arthur's own photographs, taken in and around his Burton-on-Trent base, were not widely circulated apart from his more 'obvious' images of rides, organs and engines.
Arthur had a keen eye and fascination for documenting the social scene of the fairground. Most of his images came from the visits of the Pat Collins firm to Burton-on-Trent, Arthur's regular ventures east in neighbouring Leicestershire to see the Holland families and the odd trip into the bordering Derbyshire to see showmen such as Tom Jervis.
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur Jones Collection
The photograph library of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCFS). This collection includes material relating to famous fairs, engines and rides. As well as containing a full bound set of 'Merry-Go-Round' journals and numerous books, letters and other journals. The collection includes various catalogues and notebooks documenting the use of traction engines on the fairground.
Articles, c1960 - 1969
Selection of internal communications, draft articles, manifestos and lists from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.
Correspondence, c1950 - 1969
Correspondence between the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members.
Correspondence from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, c1950 - 1969
Various letters from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members discussing fairground issues and model making. Includes all correspondence with Father Greville. Manuscript and typescript.
Correspondence from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, c1960 - 1969
Various letters from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members discussing the demise of the Friendship Cricle of Showland Fans organisation and correspondence in World’s fair newspaper. Includes members listings. Manuscript and typescript.
Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970
Black and white negatives and photographs relating to fairs and fairground transport in the East and West Midlands by various authors. Includes ten bound albums donated to the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library, which Arthur Jones loaned to members. These albums, compiled by members, include regional photographs.
Friendship Circle of Showland Fans Scrapbook, c1900 - 1930
Scrapbook compiled for the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library (book number A3) entitled early days to 1930. Various dates from 1900s onwards.
Great Dorset Steam Fair Proclamation, Sunday 13 April 1983
Great Dorset Steam Fair, Service of Thanksgiving for Great Steam Workings at Stourpaine Bushes.
Monographs, c1960 - 1969
Selection of unpublished or early draft material written by Arthur Jones as part of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.
Monographs and Articles, c1960 - 1969
Selection of monographs, articles and communitations written by Arthur Jones.
Newspaper Cuttings, c1930 - 1939
Newspaper cutting from local newspapers primarily on Burton-on-Trent fair.
Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, c1930 - 1939
Newspaper cuttings and scrapbooks containing cuttings from the World's Fairs and other newspapers.
Photographs, 1930 - 1970
Black and white fairground photographs and negatives, taken in the East and West Midlands by various authors.
Plan of Foster's Road Loco 7 N.H.P., c1960 - 1969
Official plan of Foster Showman’s Road Loco of 7 N.H.P.
Plans, c1930 - 1989
Plans and drawings for fairground ride models and original rides.
Plans for Model Galloper, c1930 - 1989
Hand drawn plans for model gallopers, cross section.
Plans for Moonrocket, c1930 - 1989
Hand drawn plans for Moonrocket initial sketch.
Plans for Scale Model Galloper, c1930 - 1989
Hand drawn plans for 1/48 scale model gallopers, centre and mounts. Transparency.
Plans for Scale Model Galloper, c1930 - 1989
Hand drawn plans for 1/48 scale model gallopers, platform and ride. Transparency.
Plans for Scale Model Galloper, c1930 - 1989
Hand drawn plans for 1/48 scale model gallopers, centre mechanism. Transparency.