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Meteorite

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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

Conanby Summer Fair Poster, 8 - 17 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.932
Scope and Contents

Ling. Big wheel, Meteorite, Octopus, Waltzer, Ark, Dodgems. Purple and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 8 - 17 July c1975

Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1974 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.900-974
Scope and Contents

Fairground posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, mainly for fairgrounds in Yorkshire, some presented by the Showmen's Guild Yorkshire Section.

Dates: c1974 - 1977

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989