Angel, Paul, c1930 - 2005 (Fairground Enthusiast)
Dates
- Existence: c1930 - 2005
Biography
Paul Angel was a fairground enthusiast who photographed rides and views of fairgrounds from his Herefordshire base.
Paul was born in Herefordshire and was a founding member of Fairground Association of Great Britain (FAGB). He was instrumental in setting up FAGB and was an active contributor to their magazine 'The Fairground Mercury.' Paul also wrote articles for World's Fair newspaper for many years.
Paul was a keen photographer and over his lifetime amassed a large amount of fairground images, most of which are now at the National Fairground and Circus Archive.
Paul worked as an engineer for British Telecome and eventually relocated to South Wales, where he died of cancer in 2005 aged 75 years old.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Barry Island and Porthcawl Film, 1988
Paul Angel Video on VHS PAL format containing footage from amusement parks at Porthcawl and Barry Island in south Wales.
Catalogue, 1983
Prospectus and application for shares in Switchback Ventures. Typescript, 1p.
Correspondence, c1975 - 1985
Selection of correspondence from the Fairground Association of Great Britain members and researchers.
Indexes to Photographs, 1978 - 2000
Indexes to Paul Angel's photographs. Manuscript.
Monographs, Articles and Research Material, c1970 - 2000
Paul Angel's photographs sale lists and some items of research on switchbacks.
Newspaper Cuttings, c1970 - 2000
Copied articles on Switchbacks, their centres and organs. Material from World’s Fair, Tober, Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, Merry Go Round and Key Frame.
Paul Angel Collection
This collection contains photographs both taken and collected by Paul Angel, associated notes, newspaper cuttings and 2 videos relating to fairs, seaside and amusement parks and the preservation movement.
Photograph Sale List, 1973 - 1974
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 1p.
Photograph Sale List, 1975
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 1p.
Photograph Sale List, 1976
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 1p.
Photograph Sale List, c1973 - 1984
Paul Angel's photographs sale list, transport A. Typescript and manuscript, 1p.
Photograph Sale List, 1977
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 3p.p.
Photograph Sale List, 1978
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 7p.p.
Photograph Sale List, 1979
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 7p.p.
Photograph Sale List, 1980
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 1p.
Photograph Sale List, 1981
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 4p.p.
Photograph Sale List, 1982
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 12p.p.
Photograph Sale List, 1983
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 7p.p.
Photograph Sale List, 1984
Paul Angel's photographs sale list. Typescript and manuscript, 9p.p.
Photographs, c1970 - 2000
Colour and black and white photographs of fairground created and collected by Paul Angel by various authors.