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Scrivens, Kevin, Born c1960

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Born c1960

Biography

Kevin Scrivens is a fairground enthusiast, historian and co-author of many fairground book titles with Stephen Smith including; Gallopers: Survey of All Existing Sets of British-built Galloping Horses,Hull Fair: An Illustrated History, George Kilvington Fairground Photographs and Notes, Philip Bradley Fairground Photographs and Notes, Moonrocket: the Thriller Ride of the Thirties, Showmen of the Past: Hancocks of the West, The Harry Lee Story, The Electric Scenic Railway, Travelling Cinematograph Show, Anderton and Rowland's Illusion and Reality, The Circular Steam Switchback, Steam Yachts and editor of Showmen of the Past CHICKEN JOE The Man You All Know.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Monographs, Articles and Research Material, c1970 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178B21
Scope and Contents

Paul Angel's photographs sale lists and some items of research on switchbacks.

Dates: c1970 - 2000

Paul Angel Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0059
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs both taken and collected by Paul Angel, associated notes, newspaper cuttings and 2 videos relating to fairs, seaside and amusement parks and the preservation movement.

Dates: 1970 - 2005