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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:

Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally Programme, 21 - 22 August 1971

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

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

Dates: 21 - 22 August 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Market Bosworth Rally Programmes

Masham and Organ Rally Programmes, 1974 - 1988

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.4(i-ii)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Masham Town Hall Association Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rallies.

Dates: 1974 - 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Masham Town Hall Association Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally Programme, 20 - 21 July 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.4 (i)
Scope and Contents

Masham Town Hall Association Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally, Masham, North Yorkshire. 48pp, illustrated.

Dates: 20 - 21 July 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Masham and Organ Rally Programmes

Masham Town Hall Association Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally Programme, 16 - 17 July 1988

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.4 (ii)
Scope and Contents

Masham Town Hall Association Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally, Masham, North Yorkshire. 72pp, illustrated.

Dates: 16 - 17 July 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Masham and Organ Rally Programmes

Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes, 1975 - 1988

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.1(i-vii)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rallies.

Dates: 1975 - 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 21 - 22 June 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.1(i)
Scope and Contents

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally, Waterside Farm, Lancaster, illustrated, 24pp.

Dates: 21 - 22 June 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 26 - 27 June 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.1(ii)
Scope and Contents

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally, Waterside Farm, Lancaster. 30pp, illustrated.

Dates: 26 - 27 June 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 24 - 25 June 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.1(iii)
Scope and Contents

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally, Waterside Farm, Lancaster. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 24 - 25 June 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 23 - 24 June 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.1(iv)
Scope and Contents

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally, Waterside Farm, Lancaster. 32pp, illustrated.

Dates: 23 - 24 June 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 20 - 21 June 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.1(v)
Scope and Contents

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally, Waterside Farm, Lancaster. 32pp, illustrated.

Dates: 20 - 21 June 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 14 - 15 June 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.1(vi)
Scope and Contents

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally, Waterside Farm, Lancaster. 36pp, illustrated.

Dates: 14 - 15 June 1986
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally Programme, 18 - 19 June 1988

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.1(vii)
Scope and Contents

Morecambe Bay Traction Engine Club Rally, Waterside Farm, Lancaster. 40pp, illustrated.

Dates: 18 - 19 June 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Morecambe Bay Rally Programmes

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 Series
Reference code: 178G11
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings of fairs, rallies, transport, advertisements for rides, machines and organs.

Dates: c1967 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings of fairs and rallies in the Cumbria area.

Dates: c1967 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.3
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to diesel transport, advertisements for rides, engines and models.

Dates: c1967 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.4
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to fairground rides, machines and organs.

Dates: c1967 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.5
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings from the World’s Fair relating mainly to tractions engines.

Dates: c1967 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.6
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating mainly to tractions engines.

Dates: c1967 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1978

 File
Reference code: 178G11.7
Scope and Contents

Large album of newspaper cuttings from the World’s Fair, compiled in collaboration with Alf Lamb.

Dates: c1967 - 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

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Amusement rides 5
Animal trainers 1
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Circus 5
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