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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 195 Collections and/or Records:

50th Anniversary Article, 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178B38.1
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of article published on Park World magazine containing the history of BALPPA, a message from the Chairman, event for underprivileged children and photographs. 6p.p.

Dates: 1986

Advertising Leaflets and Booklets for Various Attractions, 2006

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178I26.1
Scope and Contents

Leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.

Dates: 2006

Alton Towers Fabric Badges, c1920 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178Z55.2
Scope and Contents

Fabric badges, one square with a blue trim, white background and image of an elephant in front of Alton Towers, yellow and blue type on a red banner, second one circular with a black trim, image of the log flume on a white background with brown type.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Alton Towers, Nemesis Inferno Souvenir Wallet, c1994 - 2006

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.7
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of Frankie Roberto on the ride Nemesis Inferno at Alton Towers in a commemorative cardboard photo holder.

Dates: c1994 - 2006

Alton Towers Postcard, 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.7
Scope and Contents

Postcard with a colour photograph of the Corkscrew ride at Alton Towers. Published by John Hinde.

Dates: 1983

Alton Towers Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.8
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard with images of Alton Towers, including a revolving section in the middle which reveals different attractions of the pleasure gardens, with white type and a white edge.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.8
Scope and Contents

White type on blue background with colour photograph of Alton Tower mascot dog, Henry in the centre on front cover, inside introduction, colour photographs, text and site plan, 18p.p.

Dates: 1989

Amy Goodwin Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0193
Scope and Contents

Film about Amy and her work made by NFCA staff and examples of sign painting done for the Orton and Spooner exhibition in 2022.

Dates: 2021

Anderton and Rowland Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0009
Scope and Contents

This collection contains copies of original photographs and photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the Anderton and Rowland families and their business on the fairground.

Dates: c1894 - 1962

Arthur Jones Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0049
Scope and Contents

The photograph library of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCFS). This collection includes material relating to famous fairs, engines and rides. As well as containing a full bound set of 'Merry-Go-Round' journals and numerous books, letters and other journals. The collection includes various catalogues and notebooks documenting the use of traction engines on the fairground.

Dates: c1900 - 1979

Articles, 1986

 Series
Reference code: 178B38
Scope and Contents

BALPPA's 50th anniversary celebrations article.

Dates: 1986

Bernard Fielding Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0084
Scope and Contents

Photographs and scrapbooks compiled by Bernard Fielding. Each scrapbook contains a mixture of press cuttings including Fairground Mercury and World’s Fair, photographs, postcards, Paul Braithwaite history and patent material. Augmented by handwritten notes and research from other enthusiasts.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Bill Garbett Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0050
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs mainly taken by Bill Garbett of fairgrounds, fairground rides, fairground organs and transport owned by Pat Collins Fun Fair, Carters Steam Fair and the showman Alfred Stevens.

Dates: 1937 - 1994

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

Billy Coats Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0104
Scope and Contents

This Collection contains Black and white photographs of fairground rides and people associated to the rides around Stirling.

Dates: c1900 - 1959

Bob Chase Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0169
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of fairground people by Bob Chase, produced for his final university year project, also includes contact prints, negatives and notes.

Dates: 1977 - 1978

Brendan Walker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0171
Scope and Contents

Colour portrait photographs of people on thrill fairground rides by Brendan Walker.

Dates: 2004 - 2005

British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0134
Scope and Contents

Minutes of meetings of the British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions and some historical information regarding the organisations’ anniversary celebrations.

Dates: 1936; 1950 - 1996; 2002 - 2004

Business Records, 1936, 1950 - 1996, 2002 - 2004

 Series
Reference code: 178H29
Scope and Contents

Minutes of British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions meetings and documents related to the organisation's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Dates: 1936; 1950 - 1996; 2002 - 2004

Cathy Ward Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0132
Scope and Contents

This collection contains digital colour photographs of fairground rides, fairground art and showpeople from both travelling fairgrounds and amusement parks in Salzberg fair, Blackpool and various other places in the UK and abroad.

Dates: 1985 - 2002