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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Catalogue, 1983
Prospectus and application for shares in Switchback Ventures. Typescript, 1p.
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.
Switchback Rides Research Material, c1970 - 1999
Written research on Switchback rides. Includes material from other authors such as Kevin Scrivens. Exercise book with inserted notes and letters from third parties, 4p.p.
Switchback Rides Research Material, c1970 - 1999
Folder of notes, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to Switchbacks and Scenic Railways, includes material from other donors. Folder with typescript and manuscript pages, photographs fastened down, letters and notes from third parties inserted.