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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1141 Collections and/or Records:

Shaun Martin Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0131
Scope and Contents

Digital, colour photographs of fairground rides, fairground art, fairground transport and Ken Fox’s wall of death archived by ride owner

Dates: 2001 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Showmen Articles Newspaper Cuttings, 1904 - 1973

 Sub-Series — Box Showmen's Guild Box 18: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.2
Scope and Contents

Articles from The Engineers, Sawdust, The World's Fair, The Sun, Pictorial Quarterly, The Sphere, The Guardian and other newspapers and journals containing articles related to the fairground Showmen community and fairground rides, an article by David Braithwaite, press releases relating to bye-laws and cuttings related to dwarf performers including Tom Thumb.

Dates: 1904 - 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Shufflebottom Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0014
Scope and Contents The main part of the collection consists of material relating to the Shufflebottom family and receipts and posters advertising their latest attractions. The second half of the collection relates to the Waddington family and Margaret Shufflebottom's later marriage to Arthur Bird.The Shufflebottom collection consists of photographs, diaries, albums, account books and assorted ephemera associated with the family's history on the fair. The photographic material dates from 1890 to the...
Dates: c1890 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Side Detail of Swithback, c1875 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.45(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Design for rustic style switchback, showing heavy folliage decorations and palm tree design columns. Pen and ink on paper.

Dates: c1875 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for Capitel, Mirror Frame and Show Fronts

Side Elevation of Ride, c1920 - 1939

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

Partial side elevation of stairs and structure of rid

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Side Elevation of Track for Collins, c1890 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xliii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of section of track for Collins-Barry track, scale 1". Three new main principles.

Dates: c1890 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Sketch and Annotations for Farrar's Whales, 14 July 1925

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(lxxv)
Scope and Contents

Sketch and dimensions for Farrar's Whales scenic.

Dates: 14 July 1925
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Sketch for a Fairground Ride Car Design, c1920 - 1939

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

Sketch for a car with three rows of seats and some dimensions, in two sections. Pencil on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for the Design of Various Decorative Components for Fairground Rides

Sketch for Crocodile Car, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(vii)
Scope and Contents

Design for scenic car in the shape of a crocodile with three rows of seats. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

Sketch for Dragon Car, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(iii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for the design of a scenic ride car in the shape of a dragon with three rows of seats. Pencil and chalk on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

Sketch for Fish Design Car, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(i)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for the design of a scenic ride car with the shape of a fish and three rows of seats. Pencil on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

Sketch for Frieze Decoration, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.4(iv)
Scope and Contents

Detail of design for frieze decoration showing folliage motives, signed G. Orton Sons & Spooner Burton on Trent. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Scenic or Switchback Ride Cars

Sketch for Gallopers, c1900 - 1929

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

Sketch for platform for a three abreast galloper set from above with some dimensions. Pencil on brown paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides and Shows

Sketch for Gallopers Crank, 26 August 1912

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

Sketch for three abreast galloper's crank. Pencil on paper.

Dates: 26 August 1912
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides and Shows

Sketch for Galloping Horse, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(xvii)
Scope and Contents

Design for a galloping horse. Pen and ink on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

Sketch for Joy Wheel, c1920 - 1939

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

Sketch for joy wheel platform. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides and Shows

Sketch for Jungle Decoration Design, c1920 - 1939

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

Jungle theme sketch showing a man holding a spear up in the air surounded by trees and plants. Pencil and white chalk on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for the Design of Various Decorative Components for Fairground Rides

Sketch for Kaiser and Crown Prince Spinner Design, 1915

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.40
Scope and Contents

Sketch of framing structure of Pat Collins No. 314 Kaiser and Crown Prince Spinner. Pencil on paper.

Dates: 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

Sketch for M&E Hill No.8 Ride, May 1911

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

Sketch of section of sleepers for ride No.8 M&E Hill. Pencil on paper.

Dates: May 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides and Shows

Sketch for Peacock Car, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.37(ii)
Scope and Contents

Design for peacock car for a scenic ride with five rows of seats. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Sketches for Fairground Ride Car Designs

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