Photographs of Fairs and Performers, c1900 - 1991
Scope and Contents
Black and white and colour photographs and postcards of fairgrounds, rides and transport. Also some photographs of sideshow performers, and some circus performers from the Chipperfield family. Some photographs have been taken by John Robinson and have hand written notes on the back including location, name of ride and date. Other authors include Pete Tei, John Meredith, Malcolm Slater and Orton and Spooner. Also contains a small newspaper cutting about Thomas Murphy's death.
Dates
- Creation: c1900 - 1991
Conditions Governing Access
Items are available to view by appointment in our 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 the condition of the material
Extent
1 Folder(s) (90 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Catalogued according to type
Subject
- Chipperfield's Circus (Established c1800) (Organisation)
Repository Details
Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
0114 222 7231
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