Dawson, George, c1938 - 2018 (Fairground Enthusiast)
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:
Newspaper Cuttings and Photographs, c1967 - 1980
Newspaper cuttings relating to traction engines and some historic photographs.
North of England Steam Traction Engine Rally Programme, 9 - 11 June 1962
North of England Steam Traction Engine Rally, Dunkirk Farm, Birtley. 16pp, illustrated.
North Staffordshire and Cheshire Traction Engine Club Programme, 28 - 29 September 1963
North Staffordshire and Cheshire Traction Engine Club, Lower Withington, Cheshire. 28pp, illustrated.
Photographs, c1930 - 1980
Black and white, and colour photographs and postcards of circus, circus transport and circus model making.
Photographs, c1930 - 1980
Black and white, and colour photographs and postcards of circus, circus transport and circus model making.
Photographs and Postcards, c1967 - 1980
Black and white, and colour photographs and postcards of fairs.
Photographs and Postcards, c1967 - 1980
Black and white, and colour photographs and postcards of fairs.
Programmes, 1902 - 1993
Programmes relating to steam fairs, traction engine rallies, machine clubs and vintage vehicle fairs.
Recordings of Organ Music , c1967 - 1980
10" 78rpm vinyl recordings of organ music.
Ryhill and Nostell Joint Committee Steam Traction Engine and Fair Organ Rally Programme, 17 - 18 September 1966
Ryhill and Nostell Joint Committee Steam Traction Engine and Fair Organ Rally, Wintersett, Near Wakefield. 8pp.
Seend Traction Engine Rally Programme, 26 - 27 July 1969
Seend Traction Engine Rally, Craysmarsh Farm, Seend. 30pp, illustrated.
South Tyne Traction Engine Rally Programme, 16 - 17 June 1979
South Tyne Traction Engine Rally, Nick Grange Farm, Hexham. Printed: Newcastle, Dunelm Publishing Company. 24pp, illustrated.
South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Steam Traction and Veteran Vehicle Rally Programme, 17 - 18 May 1964
South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Steam Traction and Veteran Vehicle Rally, Wadworth, near Doncaster. 32pp, illustrated.
Steam Fair and Traction Engine Rally Programme, 17 - 18 June 1967
Steam Fair and Traction Engine Rally, Castle Howard, Yorkshire. Promoted by Pickering Traction Engine Club. 40pp, illustrated.
Stillington Traction Engine Committee Steam Working Programme, 30 September c1970
Stillington Traction Engine Committee Steam Working, York. 16pp.
The Cumbria Steam Gathering Programme, 24 - 25 July 1993
The Cumbria Steam Gathering, Cark Airfield, Flookburgh. 93pp, Illustrated.
The Devon Traction Engine, Veteran and Vintage Car Club Rally Programme, 24 - 26 March 1969
The Devon Traction Engine, Veteran and Vintage Car Club Rally, Umberleigh, Near Barnstaple. 28pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 22 - 24 September 1972
Fourth Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 36pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 21 - 23 September 1973
Fifth Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 44pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 20 - 22 September 1974
Sixth Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 52pp, illustrated.
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- Archival Object 94
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Amusement rides 5
- Animal trainers 1
- Animals 2
- Circus 5
- Clowning 1