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 6 Collections and/or Records:
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.
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'.
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 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.
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