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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1141 Collections and/or Records:

Fairground Rides and Traction Engine Contact Prints, c1950 - 1955

 File — Box Peter Black Box 1: Series 178C145; Series 178Z76
Reference code: 178C145.1-53
Scope and Contents

Black and white contact print photographs showing general views of a fairground, crowds, merry go round carousels and waltzer rides, and steam traction engines, taken by Peter Black. Includes steam traction engines belonging to Pat Collins Presenting Fun Fair, H. Epton & Son of New Bolingbroke, T. Alberts & Sons of Bolton, W. Taylor & Sons of Sutterton, A Kanes of Andover and the Mighty Strength and Endurance.

Dates: c1950 - 1955

Fairground Rides and Traction Engine Photographs, c1912 - 1970

 File — Box Peter Black Box 1: Series 178C145; Series 178Z76
Reference code: 178C145.54-115
Scope and Contents Black and white photographs and postcards of steam traction engines, collected by Peter Black. Including the first traction engine he worked with called ‘Clara’, a Burrell No. 1 steam traction engine belonging to Pat Collins Presenting Fun Fair, H. Chipperfield's Burrell engine called ‘Earl Beauty’, C. Presland's Burrell engine called 'Princess Mary', an engine belonging to Hibberts Amusement Contractors of Stockport, J. Cole's Burrell engine called ‘Western Pioneer', engines belonging to...
Dates: c1912 - 1970

Fairground Roundabouts. Part 1 Article, 18 August 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.3
Scope and Contents

Fairground Roundabouts [Part 1]. In: Model Engineer, Vol 133(3327) by K.M. Brown. Model Aeronautical Press Ltd, pages 793-796 with illustrations.

Dates: 18 August 1967

Fairground Roundabouts. Part 2 Article, 1 September 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.4
Scope and Contents

Fairground Roundabouts [Part 2]. In: Model Engineer, Vol 133(3328), by K.M. Brown. Model Aeronautical Press Ltd, pages 850-852 with illustrations.

Dates: 1 September 1967

Fairground Tunnel Railways. Part 1 Article, 9 August 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.9
Scope and Contents

Fairground Tunnel Railways [Part 1]. In: The Engineer, Vol 204(5298), by R.A.S. Abbott. London, Morgan Brothers Ltd, pages 191-193 with illustrations.

Dates: 9 August 1957

Fairground Tunnel Railways. Part 2 Article, 16 August 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.10
Scope and Contents

Fairground Tunnel Railways [Part 2]. In: The Engineer, Vol 204(5299), by R.A.S. Abbott. London, Morgan Brothers Ltd, pages 220-222 with illustrations.

Dates: 16 August 1957

F.C Hands Improved Roundabout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(xxv)
Scope and Contents

Plan and side elevations. Patent pending, Eric Potter Chartered Pattent Agent.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Film, c1959 - 1972

 Series
Reference code: 178D8
Scope and Contents

A collection of mostly amateur films shot by showman George Bolesworth, some of British fairgrounds and some of his own family while on holidays abroad or on family events and celebrations.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Film, c1970 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178D11
Scope and Contents

Commercial DVDs on fairgrounds and steam engine preservation movement events.

Dates: c1970 - 1999

Film, 21 October 2021

 Item
Reference code: 178D25.1
Scope and Contents

Documentary film about Amy Goodwin's practice as a fairground artist and her experiences as a showman.

Dates: 21 October 2021

Films, 1992 - 1993

 Series
Reference code: 178D1
Scope and Contents

Video cassette recordings of roundabouts, vols 1,2,3,4, filmed in locations around England and Scotland by Dave Homer in VHS PAL format.

Dates: 1992 - 1993

Films, 1959 - 1964

 Series
Reference code: 178D7
Scope and Contents

Fairground films shot by Joanna Braithwaite.

Dates: 1959 - 1964

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Fire Engine Drawing, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.2(ix)
Scope and Contents

Sketch showing a fire engine driven by two children and a small girl seating on the grass. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Fisheman and Sea Monster Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.3(i)
Scope and Contents

Design for gondola car showing a male fisheman on one end of the car and a sea monster type of creature on the other. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Fisherman and Fish Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.1(i)
Scope and Contents

Sketch of humorous fishing scene showing fisherman on a river bank being scared by a large fish jumping out of the water. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(liii)
Scope and Contents

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xxxi)
Scope and Contents

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931

Flying Machines Ride Design, c1900 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(viii)
Scope and Contents

Design for steam engine driven flying machine ride.

Dates: c1900 - 1910

Footballers Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.3(iv)
Scope and Contents

Desing for gondola car showing a footballer at each end of the car, one kicking the ball and the other being hit with it in the face. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929