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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1311 Collections and/or Records:

Water Dodgem Motor Design, 6 October 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(ii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of water dodgem motor and propeller by Thornewill & Warham Successors Engineers, Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: 6 October 1931

Water Dodgem Motor Design, 6 October 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(iii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of water dodgem motor and propeller by Thornewill & Warham Successors Engineers, Burton-on-Trent for Orton and Spooner.

Dates: 6 October 1931

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, 1927 - 1930

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.57
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1927 - 1930

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.58
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, 1953 - 1961

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.59
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1953 - 1961

Weddings, Births, Deaths Notebook, 1967 - 1971

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.60
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists of weddings, births, and deaths taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1967 - 1971

Weymouth Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xxxiv)
Scope and Contents

Floor plan of Weymouth ghost train layout by Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, Burton on Trent. For details of rail joints and connections see drawing X362.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

WGH Rides Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0133
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises 27 years of the WGH company’s business history. The collection is split between physical and born digital records and contains project files, financial information, designs, photographs, drawings, plans and some samples of 3D ride models.

Dates: 1989 - 2016

Wheel Housing Blueprint, 28 February 1946

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

Details of vertical housing for ghost train front wheel by Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd Engineers and Contractors, Crescent Works, Burton on Trent. Drawing Y236.

Dates: 28 February 1946

Whip Whop Cars Blueprint, 26 November 1937

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

Blueprint for arrangement of cars fitted to Whip Whop with 24 person capacity, scale 3/4" to 1 FT, top and side elevations. Contains notes in pencil on reverse.

Dates: 26 November 1937

Whip Whop End Cars Blueprint, 17 August 1938

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

Blueprint for Whip Whop end cars 1 1/2 scale showing front and back ends.

Dates: 17 August 1938

Whirldwind Electric Diagram, c1930 - 1939

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

Diagram of Whirdwing electric control switches.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 3 April 1936

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

Track section on 16 grade Whirldwind racer. Drawing W4642.

Dates: 3 April 1936

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 6 June 1936

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

Details of track arches, OB No.429/36. Drawing W4676.

Dates: 6 June 1936

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 23 September 1936

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

Modified incline for Whirldwind Racer, scale 3/8". Drawing W4757.

Dates: 23 September 1936

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 1 June 1928

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

Centre ring angles by Travers Engineering Co, Beaver Falls.

Dates: 1 June 1928

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, c1920 - 1929

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

Car arches and loading shed details by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, c1920 - 1929

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

Pavillion erection diagram for loading station by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls showing front and rear elevations and section through roof.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 31 May 1928

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

Pavillion details by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls.

Dates: 31 May 1928

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 1928

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

Profile and bracing diagram by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls.

Dates: 1928