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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1313 Collections and/or Records:

Engine Notebook, 1936

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.39
Scope and Contents

Two notebooks, containing lists of engines (organised by manufacturer), compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1936

Engine Notebook, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.40
Scope and Contents

Notebook, and loose notes, listing engines (organised by manufacturer), compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Engine Notebook, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.41
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of engines (organised by manufacturer, plus some chronologically by fair visited), as well as general notes on fairground visits with diagrams of mechanisms, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Engine Notes, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.36
Scope and Contents

Loose notes, listing engines made by McLaren, Foden, Burrell, Fowler, Wallis and Steevens, Tasker, Ransome and Sims, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Envelope, c1900 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178Z21.7
Scope and Contents

Envelope addressed to Mr G. Orton.

Dates: c1900 - 1959

Eric Waddington Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0022
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of early fairground rides and transport.

Dates: 1906 - 1955

Extension to Ghost Train Track Blueprint, 29 April 1932

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

Extension to No.13 track for Belle Vue ghost train, scale 3/8" by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner. Drawing X469a.

Dates: 29 April 1932

Extension to No.13 Track Blueprint, 28 April 1932

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

Blueprint showing extension track for Belle Vue No.13 ride by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X469A.

Dates: 28 April 1932

External Connections for Type H Single Phase Motor Blueprint, 7 June 1926

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.1
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of external connections for Type H, single phase motor with twin OB switch by Higgs Motors of Birmingham Z580.

Dates: 7 June 1926

F. Squires & Sons Letterhead, c1920 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178Z18.4
Scope and Contents

Letterheads for F. Squires & Sons, Amusement Contractors, Gloucester

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Faiground Photographs, 1990 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C41
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of rides, shows and showmen and women at various fairs.

Dates: 1990 - 1999

Fairground and Steam Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 9: Series 178B5; Series 178G38; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178B5.2
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1950 - 1970

Fairground and Traction Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 9: Series 178B5; Series 178G38; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178B5.1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1950 - 1970

Fairground Mercury Articles, 1980 - 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178B8.3
Scope and Contents

Compilation of articles written by J. Rowland Scott for the Fairground Mercury magazine, Glossop. Manuscript, 194p.p.

Dates: 1980 - 1985

Fairground Mercury Articles, c1960 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B8.4
Scope and Contents

Articles written by J. Rowland Scott for the Fairground Mercury magazine. Manuscript.

Dates: c1960 - 1989

Fairground Negatives, 1951 - 1952

 File
Reference code: 178C29
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs by Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1951 - 1952

Fairground Newspaper Cuttings, c1950 - 1960

 File
Reference code: 178G6.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings from local newspapers, relating to fairgrounds, including many from Salisbury, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Fairground Photographs, 1977 - 1978

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C125.1-73
Scope and Contents

Behind the scenes black and white photographs of fairground people and equipment taken by Bob Chase.

Dates: 1977 - 1978

Fairground Photographs, 1952 - 1953

 File
Reference code: 178C27
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1952 - 1953

Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C72.1-997
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1930 - 1970