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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1239 Collections and/or Records:

Over the Top Blueprint, 20 March 1936

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

Blueprint for arrangement of Over the Top ride by Messrs Orton & Spooner scale 1" to 1 FT O.B355. Drawing W4367, showing front and top elevations.

Dates: 20 March 1936

‘Overboats’ Book Related Correspondence, February 1968 - April 1996

 File
Reference code: 178F23.4
Scope and Contents

Letters regarding ‘Overboats’ book research.

Dates: February 1968 - April 1996

Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1974 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.900-974
Scope and Contents

Fairground posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, mainly for fairgrounds in Yorkshire, some presented by the Showmen's Guild Yorkshire Section.

Dates: c1974 - 1977

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.650-679
Scope and Contents

Posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell including variety and music hall, fairgrounds and circus.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1960 - 1980

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.1000-1004 and 178R11.1101-1105
Scope and Contents

Oversize mixed posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1960 - 1980

Oversize Plans for Fairground Rides, c1920 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.36
Scope and Contents

Oversize plans for fairground rides including No.20, No.42, No.45 Noah’s Ark, Codona’s No.3, Slater’s Platform, Rocket Speedway, Ghost Train and No.57 Dodgem.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

P. 3 Machine Blueprint, 28 November 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xxxvi)
Scope and Contents

Magnet case and commutating poles for P. 3 machine. Full size, drawing X782 by Mather & Platt Ltd, Manchester.

Dates: 28 November 1911

Painter and Tiger Drawing, c1900 - 1929

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

Sketch of humorous scene showing an artist painting a tiger. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Paltform Brackets, Hand Rail and Storage Tank Blueprint, 25 July 1928

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

Blueprint showing hand rail, platform brackets and storage tank for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 25 July 1928

Pat Collins Letterhead, c1920 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178Z18.5
Scope and Contents

Letterhead for Pat Collins, Amusement Caterer, Bloxwich

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Paul Angel Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0059
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs both taken and collected by Paul Angel, associated notes, newspaper cuttings and 2 videos relating to fairs, seaside and amusement parks and the preservation movement.

Dates: 1970 - 2005

Paul Braithwaite Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0114
Scope and Contents

This collection contains issues of ten different fairground related publications, transcriptions of taped interviews with different fairground showmen and families, related correspondence and research used for the purpose of Paul Braithwaite’s publication work. There are also small pockets of photographic images, advertising material and an obituary for Joe Fletcher.

Dates: 1958 - 2004

Paul Wright Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0170
Scope and Contents

Designs, drawings, research material, a piece of correspondence and some photographs, mainly related to the creative process and conception of the artwork for Chadwick’s Ghost Train as well as Paul Wright's lifetime archive related to his work as a fairground artist.

Dates: c1994 - 1996

Paybox Front Board Design, November 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.33(viii)
Scope and Contents

Design for the decoration of a ride or paybox front board, signed Orton Sons & Spooner, contains some measurements. Pencil on paper.

Dates: November 1913

Percy Jackson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0127
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of fairgrounds, fairground transport and showpeople taken by a variety of people including Rowland Scott and collected by Percy Jackson.

Dates: 1900 - 1970

Peter Black Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0207
Content Description

This collection comprises photographs of fairground rides and amusements, as well as steam traction engines, together with some printed ephemera and memorabilia, compiled by fairground worker, Peter Black.

Dates: c1900 - 1970

Peter Wellen Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0096
Scope and Contents

The collection contains black and white and colour prints of fairground rides and transport, mainly of British southern counties fairs and rallies in the 1960s. There are also some American amusement park images, manuscripts for the first 6 issues of 'Century of Tobers' (Fairground Association of Great Britain) magazine, a small selection of calendars produced by Carters funfair and commercially produced DVDs on the fairground and preservation movement.

Dates: c1967 - 2012

Philip Bradley Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0026
Dates: 1885 - 1950

Philip Swindlehurst Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0040
Scope and Contents

This collection contains original cabinet cards relating to Orton and Spooner of Burton upon Trent and postcards depicting fairs from the turn of the 19th century.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Photograph and Postcard Notebook, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.51
Scope and Contents

Notebook, containing notes on photographs and postcards, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1930 - 1950