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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Loading Platform Blueprint, 6 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(iii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing loading ramps and platforms for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions.

Dates: 6 July 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

London Fairs Film, c1959 - 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.7
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of London fairs including Blackheath and Clapham. 8mm format. Silent. Along with locations, title reads: 'Dad' and 'Mrs Ayers'.

Dates: c1959 - 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Bolesworth Collection / Film

Loughborough Fair Film, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178D7.1
Scope and Contents

Colour film of Loughborough Fair build up. Original on 8mm, copies on D-BETA and DVD 5 by Joanna Braithwaite. No leader.

Dates: 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Films

Lusse Bros Ltd, Leaflet, c1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.34
Scope and Contents

Lusse Bros Ltd. advertising leaflet for Lusse Luxurious Skooter Car. Blackpool, 8p.p with illustrations.

Dates: c1940 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Machine Sections, 5 February 1915

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

Details of two sections of fairground machine with notes by Orton, Sons & Spooner.

Dates: 5 February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Machine Specifications, 5 July 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.19
Scope and Contents

Roller-Skating Machines specifications and accompanying letter from F.W. Dickinson, Electrical Engineer and Motor Car Dealer to Mr Martin. 4p.p.

Dates: 5 July 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Business Records

Margaret Whitaker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0140
Scope and Contents

Fairground drawings and photographs by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: c1940 - 1949; 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Newspaper Cuttings, c1930 - 1990

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

Small bundle of newspaper cuttings relating to Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd and the death of Walter Marshall.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Martin Burridge Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0007
Scope and Contents

Small collection of black and white photographs of fairground personalities in Devon and Cornwall taken by Martin Burridge.

Dates: 1988 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

McIndoe Family Photographs, c1880 - 1969

 Sub-Fonds
Reference code: 178C134.15-28
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photograhs related to the McIndoe fairground showman family.

Dates: c1880 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George McIndoe Collection / Photographs

Mechanical Parts for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Detail of mechanical parts for ghost train, scale full size. Drawing X359.

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

Mechanical Parts for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Details of mechanical parts of ghost train by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X356.

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

Mechanical Parts for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Details of mechanical parts of ghost train by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X357.

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

Mechanical Parts of Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Details of mechanical parts of ghost train by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing Y203.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Midget Track Elevation, c1930 - 1939

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

Elevation drawing of section of midget track.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details

Milk Churn Drawing, c1930 - 1949

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

Sket of humorous scene showing a milk van taking a corner next to a man on the road and spilling milk onto him. Pencil on grid line paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Decorative Drawings for Juvenile Fairground Ride

Minutes of Meetings, 15 September - 25 November 1936

 File
Reference code: 178H29.3
Scope and Contents

Minutes of the meeting held to propose the formation of the Association of Amusement Park Proprietors of Great Britain and minutes of the Inaugural General Meeting of the Association of Amusement Park Proprietors of Great Britain. Typewrite. 5p.p.

Dates: 15 September - 25 November 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions Collection / Business Records

Minutes of Meetings of Europarks Federation, 1981 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H29.2
Scope and Contents

Minutes of meetings of Europarks Federation contained in one ring binder.

Dates: 1981 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions Collection / Business Records

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