Braithwaite, Paul, Born 1953
Biography
Paul Braitwaite was born in 1953 and spent his early life in in Coventry before going off to Leicester Polytechnic where he qualified as an architect, in 1978/9. Paul had a working life in private practice, with seven years self-employed partly doing architectural model-making. In 1989 Paul moved to Bristol but work took him all over England.
In 2011 he took a year off to tour and pursue his photography interest. Following that Paul retired to devote himself to historical research for various possible books, notably an encyclopaedic gazetteer of pre-locomotive railways in Britain as well as a study of historic timber-framed buildings in English towns and cities.
Since about 1970 Paul has collected material relating to the Photochrom Co., publishers of picture postcards.
Paul is a keen fairground enthusiast, researcher and author and has written for many publications, published his own books and given lectures on the subject since the 1980s.
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
‘A Palace on Wheels’ Book Related Correspondence, May 1985 - February 2001
Correspondence regarding ‘A Palace on Wheels’ book research.
‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ Book Related Correspondence, 1958 - 1996
Letters regarding ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book research.
Auction Sale Catalogue, 19 November 2000
Auction sale catalogue of slot machines property of Mr John Carter with accompanying letter. Typescript and black and white photographs, 8p.p.
Carters' Gallopers Related Correspondence, 1994 - 1995
Correspondence regarding research on Carters' gallopers for book.
Carters' Steam Fair Handbill, c1990 - 2000
Royal Berkshire Steam Fair. Rides, firework displays and working steams. Colour bi-fold handbill with photographic images and graphics and colour type, containing coupons and celebrity reviews, full body photograph of Richard Wilson riding a galloper on the front page.
Correspondence, 1958 - 2001
Correspondence related to Paul Braithwaite's research for his books including 'Swings', 'Overboats' and 'Arcades & Slot Machines'.
Correspondence Between Paul Braithwaite and Joe Fletcher, 1996 - 1999
Letters between Paul Braithwaite and Joe Fletcher regarding the writing of Cater Books’ ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book.
Correspondence from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite, 18 January 1997
Letter from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite regarding ‘Swings’ and ‘Overboats’ books written by Paul.
Joe Fletcher's Obituary, 31 August 2004
Notes for Joe Fletcher (1919-2004) obituary and funeral service card with Hymn.
Letter from Ned William to Paul Braithwaite, 3 June 1997
Letter from Ned William from Uralia Press to Paul Braithwaite.
Monographs, Articles and Research Material, c1980 - 2000
Interview transcriptions and research material carried out by Paul Braithwaite for various books, including 'Arcades & Slot Machines', 'A Palace on Wheels' and 'Overboats'.
Notes on Research for ‘Overboats’ Book, c1980 - 2000
Notes on research conducted by Paul Braithwaite for ‘Overboats’ book and other research material including photocopies of newspaper articles, photographs and certificates of engineering inspections and certificates of insurance.
Notes, Transcripts and Research Material for ‘A Palace on Wheels’ Book, c1980 - 2000
Notes, transcripts on interviews and research material for ‘A Palace on Wheels’ book, including a typed manuscript of the book and photocopies of images of fairground wagons.
‘Overboats’ Book Related Correspondence, February 1968 - April 1996
Letters regarding ‘Overboats’ book research.
Paul Braithwaite Collection
This collection contains issues of ten different fairground related publications, transcriptions of taped interviews with different fairground showmen and families, related correspondence and research used for the purpose of Paul Braithwaite’s publication work. There are also small pockets of photographic images, advertising material and an obituary for Joe Fletcher.
Research on Carters' Gallopers, c1980 - 2000
Research on Carter’s gallopers for book, including some pencil sketches of rides, newspaper and magazine articles and photocopies as well as manuscripts.
Research on F.J. Thomas Coach Builders, c1980 - 2000
Research notes on F.J. Thomas coach builders for swings and living vans, including photocopies of photographs.
Research Related Correspondence, October 1995 - April 1996
Correspondence regarding research on swings and living wagons by F.J. Thomas.
Scrapbook, c1990 - 1999
Loose pages from scrapbooks containing newspaper cuttings from various sources including the Fairground Mercury and the World's Fair newspaper, photographs, postcards, research material, Paul Braithwaite's history and patent material and other notes by various fairground enthusiasts and compiled by Bernard Fielding.
'Swings' Book Related Correspondence, September 1995 - May 1996
Correspondence regarding ‘Swings’ book research and publication.
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- Archival Object 21
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- Amusement rides 15
- Caravans 7
- Engineering 1
- Fairground art 5
- Fairs 19
- Gallopers 6
- Games 8
- Motion pictures 1
- Scenic railway 1
- Showman 2
- Sideshows 1
- Swing boats 6
- Transport 6 + ∧ less