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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Carters' Gallopers Related Correspondence, 1994 - 1995

 File
Reference code: 178F23.9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding research on Carters' gallopers for book.

Dates: 1994 - 1995

Carters' Steam Fair Handbill, c1990 - 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178T36.1
Scope and Contents

Royal Berkshire Steam Fair. Rides, firework displays and working steams. Colour bi-fold handbill with photographic images and graphics and colour type, containing coupons and celebrity reviews, full body photograph of Richard Wilson riding a galloper on the front page.

Dates: c1990 - 2000

Cast Steel Wheels and Gunmetal Bushes Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Scale full size. Printed on cloth.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Castings for Large Boats Elevations, February 1915

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Details of leg castings for large boats, scale 1/2 full size.

Dates: February 1915

Catalogue, 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178J6
Scope and Contents

Prospectus and application for shares in Switchback Ventures. Typescript, 1p.

Dates: 1983

Cathy Ward Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0132
Scope and Contents

This collection contains digital colour photographs of fairground rides, fairground art and showpeople from both travelling fairgrounds and amusement parks in Salzberg fair, Blackpool and various other places in the UK and abroad.

Dates: 1985 - 2002

Celine Williams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0008
Scope and Contents

A collection of 5 black and white photographs, four relate to the Silcock Brothers' dodgems and arcades in the 1950s, and one to Whites' stall.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Century of Tobers Number 1 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.1
Scope and Contents

Master copies for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 1. Typescript and manuscript, hand drawn cover in blue ink. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Century of Tobers Number 2 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.2
Scope and Contents

Master copies for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 2. Typescript, photographs stuck down on pages. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Century of Tobers Number 2 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.7
Scope and Contents

Manuscripts and notes for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 2. Typescript and manuscript. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Century of Tobers Number 3 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.3
Scope and Contents

Master copies for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 3. Typescript, photographs attached to pages. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Century of Tobers Number 3 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.4
Scope and Contents

Manuscripts and notes for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 3. Typescript and manuscript. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Century of Tobers Number 4 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.5
Scope and Contents

Master copies for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 4. Typescript, photographs attached to pages. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Century of Tobers Number 5 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.6
Scope and Contents

Master copies for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 5. Typescript, photographs attached to pages. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Century of Tobers Number 6 Articles, c1977 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B22.8
Scope and Contents

Manuscripts and notes and master copies for Fairground Association of Great Britain magazine, Century of Tobers, Number 6. Typescript and manuscript. Kept in A4 card folder.

Dates: c1977 - 1989

Chain Roller Bearing Axel Box Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Full size drawing.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Chairoplane and Domestic Scenes Drawings, 13 July 1943

 Item
Reference code: 178V21.5
Scope and Contents

Various sketches glued to a sheet of paper showing pencil, ink, watercolour and goache drawings of a chairoplane ride and showmen and women carrying domestic tasks in their caravans by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: 13 July 1943

Chalk Rubbing of Foliage, c1920 - 1939

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

Rubbing of foliage decoration. Blue chalk on brown paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Charles Bunn Leaflet, c1900 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.29
Scope and Contents

Charles Bunn advertising leaflet for Folding Lifting Jack West Bromwich. 1p. with illustrations.

Dates: c1900 - 1959

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989