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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1164 Collections and/or Records:

Hunslet Feast Poster, 31 July - 9 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.967
Scope and Contents

Middleton Grove. Marshall Waddington. Speedway, Twist, Trabant, Octopus, Waltzer, Dodgems. Multicoloured.

Dates: 31 July - 9 August c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

I Accuse the Police: Clean up this Sewer!! Monograph, c1930 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.16
Scope and Contents

Typed account of the writer’s arrest and incarceration in a London police cell, by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), typescript, 2pp.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

I Want to Help, c2023

 Item
Reference code: 178D26.2
Scope and Contents Born-digital film titled, 'I Want to Help', written and produced by The Showmen's Theatre Company for The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. The film shows members of the showman community reciting a poem, followed by details of the services offered by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Includes contributions from Joe Plant, Xenna Murphy, Mason Holmes, Wheatley Harris, Candace Thomas, Gavin Wright, Sam Hickey, Samantha Henson, Bradley Wright, Natalie Cowie-Kayes,...
Dates: c2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection / Films

Illustration, c1900 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.39
Scope and Contents

Hyde Park Corner-A Showman. Colour copy of illustration.

Dates: c1900 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Illustration, c1900 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.40
Scope and Contents

Hyde Park Corner-A Showman. Colour copy of illustration.

Dates: c1900 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Illustration, c1900 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.41
Scope and Contents

Hyde Park Corner-A Showman. Colour copy of illustration.

Dates: c1900 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

In Fair Health? A Pilot Study of the Health and Wellbeing of Travelling Showpeople, October 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178H42.1
Scope and Contents First phase summary report titled 'In Fair Health? A Pilot Study of the Health and Wellbeing Status of Travelling Showpeople in Two Locales', written by Professor Margaret Greenfields, Sheldon Chadwick, Dr David Smith and Sophie Coker. The report presents initial findings a research project undertaken by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University. It was the first known study of the health status, needs and perceptions of wellbeing for...
Dates: October 2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection / Reports

Inspection Certificates, 1977 - 1978

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 6: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.21
Scope and Contents Green ringbinder containing records of inspection certificates by ride type including juveniles, dodgems, cyclones, paratroopers, waltzers, adult swings, gallopers, chairoplanes, zig zags, skids, buzz bombd, autodromes, monorails, dive bombers, speedways, jets, fun houses, scramble twists, swirls, moon rockets, flying saurcers, super satellites, ghost trains, big wheels, arks, tristars, flying coasters, helter skelters, swing gyms, twists, slips, octopuses, haunted houses, rifle ranges,...
Dates: 1977 - 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

Internal Music Corporation of America Memorandum Advertising the Denvers, 21 December 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.19
Scope and Contents

Music Corporation of America internal memorandum from Bobby Brenner at New York to All Men Coast to Coast, advertising The Denvers; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 21 December 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Business Records

Interview with Albert Proctor, 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.4
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on cassette tape format. Copied from a series of interviews with show-people from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine. Digital file UTWAM060/6, location of copies X:\National_Fairground_Archive\General\nfa-digitisation\Sound Collections\Neil Calladine Collection. Digitised as part of the Unlocking Our Sounds Heritage project by the British Library.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

Interview with Fred Cox, 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.5
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on cassette tape format. Copied from a series of interviews with show-people from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

Interview with Henry Mellors, 18 December 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.1
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on two cassette tapes. Copied from a series of interviews with showpeople from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine.

Dates: 18 December 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

Interview with Horace Parker, 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.2
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on two cassette tapes. Copied from a series of interviews with show-people from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

Interview with June Dick, 6 August 2018

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Reference code: 178D21.1
Scope and Contents

Interview with June Dick, descendant of Lord George Sanger about the Sanger family history. Interview conducted by Professor Vanessa Toulmin and NFCA staff. Rushes. Filmed by NFCA staff. 8 x MP4 files , 42 mins.

Dates: 6 August 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Family Collection

Interview with Kate Smart, 1981 - 1982, 25 February 1982, 21 January 1981

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Reference code: 178E.1
Scope and Contents

Interview with Mrs Kate Smart, Mr Buller Hatwell and other showmen/women conducted by Rod Spooner at Barnt Green and Cassington on cassette tape format. First four people interviewed on 25 February 1982 at George Smart’s house, Barnt Green, Birmingham. Buller Hatwell interviewed at Cassington, nr. Oxford on 21 January 1981.

Dates: 1981 - 1982; 25 February 1982; 21 January 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Rod Spooner Collection

Interview with Mr Hall, 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.6
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on cassette tape format. Copied from a series of interviews with show-people from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

Interview with Mrs Corrigan, 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.7
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on cassette tape format. Copied from a series of interviews with show-people from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

Interview with Showman John Ling , 1991

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Reference code: 178E1.1
Scope and Contents

John Ling’s memories of a travelling life, recorded by Stephen Smith on cassette tape format.

Dates: 1991
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Scrivens and Smith Collection

Interview with Sid Hibble and Henry Mellors, 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.8
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on cassette tape format. Copied from a series of interviews with show-people from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

Interview with Tom Jervis, 1993

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Reference code: 178E2.3
Scope and Contents

Interview recorded by Neil Calladine on cassette tape format. Copied from a series of interviews with show-people from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain with the permission of Neil Calladine.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Neil Calladine Collection / Audio Material

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