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 1 Collection or Record:
Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980
File
Reference code: 178G11.8
Scope and Contents
Large album of newspaper cuttings from the World’s Fair, consisting of articles written by R.A. Taylor on the history of machines and show families, compiled in collaboration with Ken Jackson.
Dates:
c1967 - 1980
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- Subject: Family X