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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1141 Collections and/or Records:

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Gale Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0033
Scope and Contents

Photographs taken by John Gale, including a collection of negatives from his favourite fairs: Newcastle Town Moor, Durham Miners' Gala, Houghton Feast, Northallerton and his home town of Wolsingham. There are also a number of newspaper cuttings, circus and rally programmes.

Dates: c1920 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John J. Stock Leaflet, c1900 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.36
Scope and Contents

John J. Stock advertising leaflet for The Gadabout,. 1p. with illustrations.

Dates: c1900 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

John Jennings Devizes Drawing, December 1895

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

Ink drawing of mechanism with central chimeney and gears on grease paper.

Dates: December 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

John Robinson Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0208
Content Description

Colour and black and white photographs of fairgrounds icluding some of Dorset Steam Fair from the collection of John Robinson and the late Fred Robinson.

Dates: c1900 - 1991
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Joy Rides Article, September - October 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.7
Scope and Contents

Joy Rides: a potted history of the roundabout and ancillary amusement devices. In: Architecture Association Journal, Vol. 80(885),by David Braithwaite. London, Architectural Association, pages 73-80 with illustrations.

Dates: September - October 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Monographs and Articles

Joy Tubes Design, January 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Design of sections of Pat Collins' Joy Tubes with annotations, scale 3/4".

Dates: January 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Joy Tubes Plan, January 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xiii)
Scope and Contents

Plan for sleepers for Joy Tubes, scale 3/4" to 1Ft.

Dates: January 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Elevation, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Elevation of Devil's Disc joy wheel showing section through centre by G. Orton, Sons & Spooner, Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Elevation, April 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Elevaton drawing of 14 feet joy wheel platform, scale 1" to 1Ft and detail of taper pinion, scale full size.

Dates: April 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xix)
Scope and Contents

Plan for Devil's Disc joy wheel ground plan by G. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Joy Wheel Plan and Elevation, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(xlix)
Scope and Contents

Floor and roof plan and front elevation showing the interior and exterior of the building and balcony for joy wheel.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details

Juvenile Railway Elevation, May 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(iv)
Scope and Contents

Elevation drawing of section and track for juvenile railway, scale 3/4". Drawing W274.

Dates: May 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Drawing, c1880 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.53
Scope and Contents

Drawing for three abreast hand driven juvenile roundabout with peacock and horse gallopers, stamped G. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Pen and ink on woven paper.

Dates: c1880 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

Juvenile Roundabout Elevation, 30 October 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(viii)
Scope and Contents

General arrangement of juvenile roundabout by Geo.Orton, Sons & Spooner Engineers & Contractors, Crescent Works, Burton-on-Trent, scale 1 1/2".

Dates: 30 October 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(ii)
Scope and Contents

Plan for platform of four abreast juvenile roundabout with platform.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(iii)
Scope and Contents

Arrangement of No.3 Gem, 18' juvenile roundabout. Drawing No.4027, see print W3864 for rods, etc. Scale 1".

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Juvenile Roundabout Platform Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(vii)
Scope and Contents

Platform plan for juvenile roundabout with notes.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Kegworth Carnival Programme, 28 July 1962

 Item
Reference code: 178K32.1
Scope and Contents

The Hallstone Meadow, Kegworth. Horticultural Show, Traction Engine Rally, Grand Ox Roasting, Go-Kart Demonstration. 16p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 28 July 1962
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Programmes

Key to Clients and Rides, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.37(i)
Scope and Contents

Key to clients and corresponding ride plans and designs, comprising drawings for Noah's Ark roundabouts. Document X547.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

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