Amusement rides
Found in 1141 Collections and/or Records:
Elevation of Burton Bridge, c1930 - 1939
Plan for the widening of Burton bridge, also showing the north elevation of the existing bridge.
Elevation with End Plate Remover Blueprint, 24 May 1926
Blueprint of diagram of elevation with end plate remover P4c STD, stamped by Mather & Platt Ltd., of Manchester, X15031.
Envelope, c1900 - 1959
Envelope addressed to Mr G. Orton.
Eric Waddington Collection
Black and white photographs of early fairground rides and transport.
Extension to Ghost Train Track Blueprint, 29 April 1932
Extension to No.13 track for Belle Vue ghost train, scale 3/8" by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner. Drawing X469a.
Extension to No.13 Track Blueprint, 28 April 1932
Blueprint showing extension track for Belle Vue No.13 ride by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X469A.
External Connections for Type H Single Phase Motor Blueprint, 7 June 1926
Blueprint of external connections for Type H, single phase motor with twin OB switch by Higgs Motors of Birmingham Z580.
Faiground Photographs, 1990 - 1999
Black and white and colour photographs of rides, shows and showmen and women at various fairs.
Fairground and Steam Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970
Brief typescript account, written by Alf E. Lamb. The account covers his time working on fairgrounds during the first half of the twentieth century, and includes comments on the changes on the fairground after the First World War, 1p.
Fairground and Traction Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970
Brief typescript account, written by Alf E. Lamb. The account covers his time working on fairgrounds during the first half of the twentieth century, and includes comments on the changes on the fairground after the First World War, 1p.
Fairground Mercury Articles, 1980 - 1985
Compilation of articles written by J. Rowland Scott for the Fairground Mercury magazine, Glossop. Manuscript, 194p.p.
Fairground Mercury Articles, c1960 - 1989
Articles written by J. Rowland Scott for the Fairground Mercury magazine. Manuscript.
Fairground Negatives, 1951 - 1952
Black and white negatives of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs by Rod Spooner.
Fairground Photographs, 1952 - 1953
Black and white copies of photographs of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs in the South of England and the Midlands taken by Rod Spooner.
Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970
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.
Fairground Photographs, 1977 - 1978
Behind the scenes black and white photographs of fairground people and equipment taken by Bob Chase.
Fairground Photographs and Postcards, 1910 - 1990
Black and white and colour photographs, postcards and negatives of fairgrounds, fairground rides, fairground organs, fairground shows, living wagons, showpeople and transport taken by Rowland Scott and other fairground enthusiasts including Jack Mellor, includes two photographic albums.
Fairground Postcards, c1900 - 1914
A small amount of copies of photographs taken by Jack Mellor and printed into postcards, contained in an album. The photographs show images of faiground transport.
Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1960 - 1979
Fairground posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell and a circus poster.
Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints, c1921 - 1939
Layout sketches and blueprints for Ghost Train tracks and details drawings, as well as blueprints of sections of cradles, including design for Belle Vue, Brixton, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Hastings.