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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 95 Collections and/or Records:

Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally Programme, 21 - 22 May 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.5 (i)
Scope and Contents

Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally, Llanfairpwllgeyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. 72pp, illustrated. Includes postcard of St Ives.

Dates: 21 - 22 May 1983
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Anglesey Rally Programmes

Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally Programme, 18 - 19 May 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.5 (ii)
Scope and Contents

Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally, Llanfairpwllgeyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. 80pp, illustrated.

Dates: 18 - 19 May 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Anglesey Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Rally Programmes, 1963 - 1985

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.2(i-xii)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rallies at Harewood House.

Dates: 1963 - 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 14 - 15 September 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(i)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 34pp, illustrated.

Dates: 14 - 15 September 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 19 - 20 September 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(ii)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 34pp, illustrated.

Dates: 19 - 20 September 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 31 August 1968 - 2 September 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(iii)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 5th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated. Includes 4 pp insert for Harewood House.

Dates: 31 August 1968 - 2 September 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 30 August 1969 - 1 September 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(iv)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 6th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated.

Dates: 30 August 1969 - 1 September 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 29 - 31 August 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(v)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 7th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 52pp, illustrated.

Dates: 29 - 31 August 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 28 - 30 August 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(vi)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 8th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 56pp, illustrated.

Dates: 28 - 30 August 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 26 - 28 August 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(vii)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 9th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 56pp, illustrated.

Dates: 26 - 28 August 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 25 - 27 August 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(viii)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 10th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated.

Dates: 25 - 27 August 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 30 - 31 August 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(ix)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 12th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 40pp, illustrated.

Dates: 30 - 31 August 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 28 - 30 August 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(x)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 13th Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 28 - 30 August 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 25 - 27 August 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(xi)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 21st Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 36pp, illustrated.

Dates: 25 - 27 August 1984
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 24 - 26 August 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.2(xii)
Scope and Contents

Leeds and District Traction Engine Club 22nd Annual Rally, Harewood House, Yorkshire. 56pp, illustrated.

Dates: 24 - 26 August 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Leeds and District Rally Programmes

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Yesteryear Rally Programme, 8 - 9 September 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.3(i)
Scope and Contents

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association 13th Annual Yesteryear Rally, Gredington Park, Hanmer. 56pp, illustrated.

Dates: 8 - 9 September 1984
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Yesteryear Rally Programmes

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Yesteryear Rally Programme, 12 - 13 September 1987

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.3(ii)
Scope and Contents

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association 16th Annual Yesteryear Rally, Gredington Park, Hanmer. 64pp, illustrated.

Dates: 12 - 13 September 1987
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Yesteryear Rally Programmes

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Yesteryear Rally Programme, 9 - 10 September 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.3(iii)
Scope and Contents

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association 18th Annual Yesteryear Rally, Hampton Hall, Hampton. 68pp, illustrated.

Dates: 9 - 10 September 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Yesteryear Rally Programmes

Market Bosworth Rally Programmes, 1970 - 1971

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.9(i-ii)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally.

Dates: 1970 - 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally Programme, 22 - 23 August 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.9(i)
Scope and Contents

Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally, Cadeby Lane, Market Bosworth, Warwickshire. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 22 - 23 August 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Market Bosworth Rally Programmes

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