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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

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

Key to Clients and Rides, c1930 - 1939

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

Key to clients and corresponding ride plans and designs, comprising drawings for Noah's Ark roundabouts. Document X925.

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

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.8
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet for the De-Luxe speed cars and tracks and specification sheet. Uxbridge, 2p.p with illustrations.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.9
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet for Bumper cars. Uxbridge, 1p. with illustrations.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.10
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet for the Helicopter ride Uxbridge, 1p. with illustrations.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.11
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet for the latest deluxe children’s ride - Mini-Train. Uxbridge, 1p. with illustrations.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.12
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet for the American portable junior roller coaster, containing specification and photograph. Uxbridge.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.13
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet for mobile power units. Uxbridge, 6p.p with illustrations.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.14
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet and specification for Junior jet ride - Skyfighter, 2p.p with illustrations.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited Trade Sheet, 17 November 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.15
Scope and Contents

Lang Wheels (Manufacturing) Limited trade sheet reprint from World’s Fair Newspaper and specification for the Boat Ride built by a leading firm of boat-builders at Henley-on-Thames. 2p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 17 November 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

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