Octopus
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
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
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Conanby Summer Fair Poster, 8 - 17 July c1975
Item
Reference code: 178R11.932
Scope and Contents
Ling. Big wheel, Meteorite, Octopus, Waltzer, Ark, Dodgems. Purple and black type on yellow background.
Dates:
8 - 17 July c1975
Oaks Park Fun Fair Poster, 21 - 30 August c1975
Item
Reference code: 178R11.961
Scope and Contents
Sheffield. Ling. Waltzer, dodgem, Noah’s Ark, Divebomber, Big Wheel, Octopus, Ghost Train . Red and blue type on yellow background.
Dates:
21 - 30 August c1975
Posters, c1937 - 1989
Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents
A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.
Dates:
c1937 - 1989