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Bill Weeks Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0002
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs of fairgrounds and steam engines, journal articles, newspaper cuttings, correspondence and books on railways, engineering, fairgrounds and other related topics.

Dates: c1920 - 2000

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Jimmy Williams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0035
Scope and Contents

Black and white copy prints and negatives and three items of ephemera relating to the Williams family.

Dates: c1880 - 1972

The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0054
Scope and Contents

The main extent of the collection contains yearbooks, meetings and minutes, correspondence and a record of day to day activities within The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: 1904 - 2023

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  • Names: The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain (Established 1889) X
  • Subject: Musical performances X

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Askey, Arthur Bowden, 1900 - 1982 1
Beverly Sisters (c1943 - 2009) 1
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Established 1896) 1
Bradley, Philip W, Active 1920 - 1999 1
C. Doubtfire (Amusements) Limited (Active c1950 - 1999) 1