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:
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 19 - 21 September 1975
Seventh Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 36pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 24 - 26 September 1976
Eighth Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 36pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 23 - 25 September 1977
Ninth Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 36pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 22 - 24 September 1978
Tenth Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 36pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 19 - 21 September 1980
Twelfth Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 40pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 25 - 27 September 1981
13th Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 72pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 24 - 26 September 1982
14th Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 56pp, illustrated.
The Great Dorset Steam Fair Programme, 29 - 31 August 1985
17th Great Working of Steam Engines, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Stourpaine Bushes, Near Blanford Forum, Dorset. 76pp, illustrated.
The Lancashire Traction Engine Club Burtonwood Steam Engine Rally Programme, 8 - 9 July 1978
The Lancashire Traction Engine Club Burtonwood Steam Engine Rally, Lancashire. 16pp, illustrated.
The Lancashire Traction Engine Club Haydock Park Steam Engine Rally Programme, 15 July 1979
The Lancashire Traction Engine Club Haydock Park Steam Engine Rally, Cheshire. Formally the Burtonwood Steam Engine Rally. 15pp, illustrated.
The Rotary Club of Tyldesley Great Show of Steam Engines, Fair Organs & Veteran Cars Programme, 15 - 16 May 1976
The Rotary Club of Tyldesley Great Show of Steam Engines, Fair Organs & Veteran Cars, Astley. 10pp, illustrated.
Traction Engine Rally Programme, 11 - 12 August c1950
Traction Engine Rally, Burton’s Field, Pickering. 20pp, illustrated.
Transport Rally Programmes, c1950 - 1983
Programmes relating to steam fairs, traction engine rallies, machine clubs and vintage vehicle fairs.
West of England Steam Engine Society 25th Anniversary Steam Traction Engine Rally Programme, 16 - 17 August 1980
West of England Steam Engine Society 25th Anniversary Steam Traction Engine Rally, Silverwell Farm, Near St Agnes. 52pp, illustrated.
Yesteryear Rally Programmes, 1984 - 1989
Programmes relating to Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Yesteryear Rallies.
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