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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Policeman and Performing Dog Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.3(iii)
Scope and Contents

Desing for gondola car showing a policeman on one end of the car and a dog on a ball, balancing an object on his nose. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Popeye Fairground Ride Poster, c1937 - 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1104
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Popeye in the centre of the poster riding the Moonrocket.

Dates: c1937 - 1945

Popeye Fairground Ride Poster, c1937 - 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1105
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Popeye in the centre of the poster riding the Moonrocket.

Dates: c1937 - 1945

Positive Drive for Boats Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Blueprint showing the proposed positive drive for boats by Testi & Company Engineers, Whitley Road, London, N17.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Postcards, c1900 - 1908

 File
Reference code: 178C7
Scope and Contents

Postcards from the Franco-British exhibition, including the Flip Flap ride.

Dates: c1900 - 1908

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Procenium Decoration, c1890 - 1900

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

Sketch for the design of the decoration of a section of a ride's procenium with scrolls and foliage. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1890 - 1900

Proclamations, c1930 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178S4
Scope and Contents

Great Dorset Steam Fair Thanksgiving service and James Noyce's gallopers poem.

Dates: c1930 - 1979

Programmes, 1962 - 1971

 Series
Reference code: 178K32
Scope and Contents

Programmes for steam engine rallies organised by various societies including East Anglian Traction Engine Club, Rempston Steam Treaction, Bysteam, Chiltern Traction Engine Club and others.

Dates: 1962 - 1971

Proposed Arrangement for Rollabout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Blueprint showing the plan and side elevation of 25 feet diameter track for a rollabout with 20 cars. Drawing No.4.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Proposed Canopy for Opera House Building Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Proposed canopy design for Burton on Trent Opera House showing a front elevation, canopy, decorative glass and other decorative elements. Drawing 16A.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Provisional Specification for Improvement in Apparatus for Recreation and Amusement, 9 May 1908 - 16 December 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.21
Scope and Contents

Provisional specification for improvement in apparatus for recreation and amusement, including diagrams of the invention, issued to Tom Charles Bland 9th May 1908 and letter from T. C. Bland W. J. Lake, inventors of spiral apparatus for amusements for the use of the patent.

Dates: 9 May 1908 - 16 December 1919

Pulley End Cover Blueprint, 8 November 1917

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.21
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of diagram of pulley end cover P&K3c STD, X25148.

Dates: 8 November 1917

Pulley End Cover Blueprint, 16 August 1911

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

Pulley end cover for P3 motor, full size by Mather and Platt Ltd Manchester. Drawing X7610.

Dates: 16 August 1911

Punters: Auto-Portraits of Fairground Thrill Photographs, 2004 - 2005

 File
Reference code: 178C126.1-9
Scope and Contents

Colour portrait photographs of people on fairground rides by Brendan Walker, these photographs were part of the Punters: Auto-Portraits of Fairground Thrill exhibition at M+R Gallery in London in 2006.

Dates: 2004 - 2005

Queen Post Truss Plan, 11 December 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.43(iii)
Scope and Contents

Section elevations of the queen post truss for roof, signed C.J. Spooner Burton. Pencil on paper.

Dates: 11 December 1888

R. Tucker and Sons Kettlethorpe Summer Fair Poster, 16 - 22 July c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.133
Scope and Contents

Attractions include the Waltzer, novelty Ride, Noah’s Ark, Speedway. Green and red type on yellow background.

Dates: 16 - 22 July c1960 - 1979

R. Tucker and Sons Royston Summer Fair Poster, 8 - 10 and 12 July c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.138
Scope and Contents

Attractions include the Waltzer, novelty Ride, Noah’s Ark, Speedway. Red and black type on cream background and illustration.

Dates: 8 - 10 and 12 July c1960 - 1979

Race Track Plan, 1934

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

Plan for No.2 race car track for John Collins, scale 1/2".

Dates: 1934

Racer Drawing, c1930 - 1949

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

Sketch showing a racing car being driven at high speed. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1949