Dawson, George, c1938 - 2018 (Fairground Enthusiast)
Person
Dates
- Existence: c1938 - 2018
Biography
George Dawson was a fair and steam enthusiast from Kendal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
During his long standing interest in the travelling fairground, George was involved with various societies and preservation groups and helped organise a number of steam rallies.
George was a volunteer operator of the fairground organ housed at Levens Hall just outside Kendal.
George died in 2018.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Cookes Royal Circus Handbill, 13 January 1902
Item
Reference code: 178T6.2
Scope and Contents
Cookes Royal Circus, Featuring Mr James Newsom and his performing mules, Edinburugh. 1pp, illustrated.
Dates:
13 January 1902
George Dawson Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0018
Scope and Contents
The collection contains numerous photographs, newspaper cuttings relating to traction engines and 40 rally programmes.
Dates:
1902 - 1983
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
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