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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Chas. Relph Ride Frontage Design, c1900 - 1929

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

Design for the entrance frieze of a ride for Chas. Relph, showing a large smiley face in the centre. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Chessington World of Adventures Postcard, c1987 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.4
Scope and Contents

Postcard from Chessington World of Adventures with colour photographs on a tiger, two elephants, a polar bear and a lion, with red and white type.

Dates: c1987 - 1999

Chicken and Couple Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.1(iii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch of humorous scene showing a couple in the countryside being scared by people in large chicken costumes. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Chiltern Traction Engine Club Programme, 26 - 27 July 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178K32.2
Scope and Contents

Chartridge Rally. Chartridge End Farm, Chesham. 20p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 26 - 27 July 1965

Chimney and Rafter Elevation, c1920 - 1939

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

Elevation drawing of section of chimney and rafter for fairground ride, scale 1".

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Chinmey and Engine Elevation, c1920 - 1939

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

Elevation drawing of central engine and chimney for ride.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Chris Russell Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0112
Scope and Contents

This collection contains five boxes of original photographic material including negatives and slides, a small amount of fairground journals, newspaper cuttings, correspondence, six audio tapes and a small amount of posters and handbills all related to the fairground and steam rally events.

Dates: 1971 - 2013

Cliff Marston and Cedric Conway Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0021
Scope and Contents

Photographic collection of fairground lorries, rides, shows, organs and preservation vehicles at various fairs and rallies as well as notebooks, correspondence and newspaper cuttings.

Dates: 1949 - 1992

Coaster Track Plan, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(viii)
Scope and Contents

Track plan and elevetion of coaster for John Collins at Yarmouth. Scale 1" to 20Ft.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Codona's Ark Centre Elevation, c1930 - 1939

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

Elevation of proposed centre for William Codona's ark.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Collector for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Details of collector for ghost train by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing Y203.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Column Capital Drawing, c1875 - 1899

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

Drawing of decorative column capital with foliage carvings.

Dates: c1875 - 1899

Column Designs, c1890 - 1900

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

Three designs for columns with fish and foliage decorations. Pencil on blue paper.

Dates: c1890 - 1900

Commutator End Cover Blueprint, 14 August 1911

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

Special commutator end cover for P3 motor by Mather and Platt Ltd Manchester, full size. Drawing X7609.

Dates: 14 August 1911

Contact Prints of Fairground Photographs, 1977 - 1978

 File
Reference code: 178C125.74-81
Scope and Contents

Sheets of black and white contact prints showing behind the scenes images of fairground people and equipment, some are images of the prints in this collection and some are additional, some have images cut out.

Dates: 1977 - 1978

Contract, 27 February 1927

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.2
Scope and Contents

Contract between Orton and Spooner and Enoch Farrar for loan of Devils Disc and trucks. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: 27 February 1927

Copies of Newspaper Cutting Advertisments, 1921 - 1931

 File
Reference code: 178G40.1
Scope and Contents

Photographic reproductions of newspaper cuttings advertising Anderton and Rowland's attractions in Bodmin And St. Austell.

Dates: 1921 - 1931

Copies of Photographs and Negatives of the Anderton Rowland Family and Business, 1894 - 1962

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C12.1-304
Scope and Contents

Black and white copies of photographs and negatives relating to the families and their business on the fairground including images of rides and transport, and photocopy of reference album.

Dates: 1894 - 1962

Corner Columns Designs, c1890 - 1900

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

Three designs for short corner columns in the shape of an eagle, a peacock and two fish. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1890 - 1900

Coronation Day Handbill, 1855

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.173
Scope and Contents

Orchestral Band of the Company at Crystal Palace. Variety of acts including Balloon Ascents, Comic Ballet and Steam carrousels. Printed by: T.K. Burt and Co., Wine Office Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: 1855