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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1313 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs, 1968 - 1981

 Series
Reference code: 178C96
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs, negatives and slides of fairgrounds, fairground rides, steam engines and other fairground transport taken by Chris Russell.

Dates: 1968 - 1981

Photographs, 1975 - 1985

 Series
Reference code: 178C89
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs and negatives of fairgrounds, fairground rides and transport taken by Dave Skidmore.

Dates: 1975 - 1985

Photographs, c1973 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178C85
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs and slides taken by Dick Scott-Stewart of various themes including fairgrounds, circus, boxing and wrestling, carnivals and art exhibitions and events.

Dates: c1973 - 1989

Photographs, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178C117
Scope and Contents

Photographs and postcards of Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adverntures, Crystal Palace and Thorpe Park, showing sites, rides and other amusements.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Photographs , 1932 - 1992

 Series
Reference code: 178C68
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs relating to fairground transport Largely identified and dated

Dates: 1932 - 1992

Photographs, 1950 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178C34
Scope and Contents

Black and white prints of lorries, rides and shows taken at various fairs in the South. Includes preservation vehicles from farming and industry and some circus images.

Dates: 1950 - 1970

Photographs, c1950 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178C52
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour slides and negatives of March and Wisbech fairs taken by Lewis Shepperton.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Photographs, c1920 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178C17
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire fairgrounds and some showmen.

Dates: c1920 - 1979

Photographs, 1950 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178C8, 178C41, 178C54
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs and negatives of fairs, showmen and women and the O'Connor family.

Dates: 1950 - 1999

Photographs, c1970 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178C84, 178C86
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs of fairground created and collected by Paul Angel by various authors.

Dates: c1970 - 2000

Photographs, 1973 - 2000

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C84
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs with a selection of black and white taken by Paul Angel.

Dates: 1973 - 2000

Photographs, c1970 - 2000

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C86
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs collected by Paul Angel. All created by other photographers.

Dates: c1970 - 2000

Photographs, c1967 - 2012

 Series
Reference code: 178C90
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairs and steam engine preservation events. Includes some images of American amusement parks.

Dates: c1967 - 2012

Photographs, c1880 - 1969, 18 May 1981

 Series
Reference code: 178C134
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and postcards related to the Biddall and McIndoe fairground showman families and photographs of fairgrounds. Also colour slides of photographs of Kirkaldi Fair taken for a documentary on Scottish fairgrounds.

Dates: c1880 - 1969; 18 May 1981

Photographs, 1930 - 1965

 Series
Reference code: 178C67
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour negatives of photographs of fairs, circus and steam rallies in the Gloucester, South West and South Wales areas taken by Lione Bathe.

Dates: 1930 - 1965

Photographs, 1950 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178C75
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and negatives taken by David Braithwaite as part of his research into fairground architecture and history.

Dates: 1950 - 1970

Photographs, 1961 - 1995

 Series
Reference code: 178C80
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairgrounds and steam engine rallies taken by Bernard Fielding.

Dates: 1961 - 1995

Photographs, 1930 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178C72
Scope and Contents

Black and white fairground photographs and negatives, taken in the East and West Midlands by various authors.

Dates: 1930 - 1970

Photographs, 1880 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178C76
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and negatives of fairground rides, living wagons, transport, fairground organs, carvings and other artwork from the Orton and Spooner company. Also contains some photographs of employees and showmen.

Dates: 1880 - 1950

Photographs, 1949 - 1992

 Series
Reference code: 178C35
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of fairground lorries, fairground rides, sideshows, fairground organs and preservation vehicles at various fairs and rallies.

Dates: 1949 - 1992