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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, c1950 - 1991

 Series
Reference code: 178F2
Scope and Contents

Items of correspondence addressed to Bill Weeks.

Dates: c1950 - 1991

Correspondence, c1975 - 1985

 Series
Reference code: 178F19
Scope and Contents

Selection of correspondence from the Fairground Association of Great Britain members and researchers.

Dates: c1975 - 1985

Correspondence, 1958 - 2001

 Series
Reference code: 178F23
Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to Paul Braithwaite's research for his books including 'Swings', 'Overboats' and 'Arcades & Slot Machines'.

Dates: 1958 - 2001

Correspondence, 1901 - 1976

 Series
Reference code: 178F11
Scope and Contents

David Braithwaite's correspondence with various people and organisations including Orton and Spooner, Savages, The British Fairground Society, the Showland Library, The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, Allan Herschell and Kenneth Brown. Some correspondence is under his old name David Bottoms.

Dates: 1901 - 1976

Correspondence Addressed to Bill Weeks Relating to Fairgrounds, c1950 - 1991

 File
Reference code: 178F2.1
Scope and Contents

letters to Bill Weeks relating to fairgrounds topics, includes 2 draft letters from Bill Weeks, and some ephemeral material connected with the correspondence. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1950 - 1991

Correspondence from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite, 18 January 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178F23.3
Scope and Contents

Letter from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite regarding ‘Swings’ and ‘Overboats’ books written by Paul.

Dates: 18 January 1997

Correspondence with Allan Herschell, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178F11.9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Allan Herschell regarding Braithwaite’s request for information on the New York company. Typescript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with B. Murdock, 1957

 File
Reference code: 178F11.4
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and B. Murdock of the Showland Library, under Braithwaite’s old name David Bottoms. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1957

Correspondence with H. J. Barker, 1953 - 1961

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178F11.3
Scope and Contents

Large selection of correspondence between David Braithwaite and H.J. Barker of the British Fairground Society, including some letters under Braithwaite’s old name David Bottoms. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1953 - 1961

Correspondence with Kenneth Brown, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Kenneth Brown, regarding research and writing. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with Savages, 1953 - 1957

 File
Reference code: 178F11.2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Bottoms (Braithwaite) and Savages. Typescript.

Dates: 1953 - 1957

Correspondence with Sergeant B. Taylor, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.5
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Sergeant Taylor of the Fairground Society. Typescript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, 1963 - 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178F11.8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, regarding Braithwaite’s efforts to research and publish. Typescript.

Dates: 1963 - 1964

Corringan's Front Rounding Board Artwork, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(xviii)
Scope and Contents

War themed design for Corrigan's front rounding showing a seascape with war ships and biplanes.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Cradle Construction Blueprin, c1930 - 1939

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

Detail of cradle construction, showing several sections.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Cradle Layout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Layout of cradle with portable pretzel.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Crank Design, 1926

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

Design for three abreast roundabout crank for J. Evans.

Dates: 1926

Crystal Palace and South London Handbills, c1835 - 1899

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.168-186
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling exhibitions and sideshows at Crystal Palace and South London.

Dates: c1835 - 1899

Darwing of Farrar's Yoyo Paybox, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.14(ii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch for Farrar's Yoyo paybox. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Dave Homer Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0057
Scope and Contents

Video cassette recordings of roundabouts, vols 1,2,3,4, filmed in Buxton, 1992 and 1993 by Mr Dave Homer in VHS PAL format.

Dates: 1992 - 1993