Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970

Sub-Series

Reference code: 178C72.1-997

Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives and photographs relating to fairs and fairground transport in the East and West Midlands by various authors. Includes ten bound albums donated to the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library, which Arthur Jones loaned to members. These albums, compiled by members, include regional photographs.

Dates

Creation: 1930 - 1970

Creator

Jones, Arthur, Active c1890 -1979 (Fairground Enthusiast) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Items are available to view by appointment in the NFCA reading room

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material

Extent

1827 Item(s) ; Various sizes

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Catalogued According to Type

Physical Description

Photographs 952, 994 and 995 have been removed and disposed of as they had suffered severe degradation. The degradation had caused yellowing to the Melinex sleeves and were a risk to the other photographs in the album so the sleeves have been replaced.