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 15 Collections and/or Records:
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 from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite, 18 January 1997
Letter from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite regarding ‘Swings’ and ‘Overboats’ books written by Paul.
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.
‘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.
'Swings' Book Related Correspondence, September 1995 - May 1996
Correspondence regarding ‘Swings’ book research and publication.
Transcriptions of Interviews with Jim Bryant and Research on Bryant’s Slot Machines, September - November 1996
Transcriptions of taped interviews with Jim Bryant and manuscript notes and research on Bryant’s slot machines, New Brighton Tower Company, Tom Boland, Street Automatic Machine Co. and others, for ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book.
Transcriptions of Interviews with Joe Fletcher, 1996 - 1997
Transcriptions of taped interviews with Joe Fletcher for Cater Books’ ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book.
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