Chadwick, Sheldon, Born 1994
Dates
- Existence: 1994
Biography
Sheldon Chadwick is a seventh generation fairground Showman. He has completed a PhD at Liverpool John Moores University on the ethnographic study of Showmen and the mental health of the community. He is also the founder of The Showmen’s Mental Health Awareness Charity and for some time served as the Education Liaison Officer for the Lancashire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain. Sheldon is an advocate of his community and campaigns to raise awareness of their history and contributions to mainstream society. He also campaigns against discrimination and provides support for showmen in education and accessing Higher Education.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection
Reports, training pack, event and promotional leaflets, merchandise (badges, notebook, flag and t-shirt) and photographs, relating to the work, activities and services offered by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity, compiled by founder and chairman, Sheldon Chadwick. Accompanied by two digital films made by the charity titled, ‘A Showmen’s Life’ and ‘I Want to Help’.
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