Copy of Magazine 'AM. Cover missing. Includes an article on Olga Denver and her role in the knife throwing act performed by her and her partner, Hal Denver, illustrated with three colour photographs, titled 'Hatchet Girl' on page 11.

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Typescript account beginning, 'Daiquiris, Hemmingway's fav[ourite] bevy…', thought to be written by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver). Includes descriptions of a visit to Cuba. Accompanied by a photocopy of a photograph of Hal and Olga Denver wearing Cuban style outfits, 2pp.

Certified copy of an entry of birth for Margaret Olga Frei, born on 25 October 1929, daughter of Hans Frei, hotel waiter, and Ethel Frei (formerly Spencer), registered in Leeds. Annotated with a manuscript note in pencil that reads: 'Married march 2nd 1953 when Olga was 23. I was 43. 25 anniversary next March', written in the hand of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Fairground drawings and photographs by Margaret Whitaker.

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Photocopy of James Williams and Rachel Weston's marriage certificate.

Scanned copy of the marriage certificate for Richard Monte and Caroline Williams, married 12 January 1899.

Small collection of black and white photographs of fairground personalities in Devon and Cornwall taken by Martin Burridge.

Black and white photographs and some documents belonging to the Mazelly and Miller fairground families including documents related to WWI and a ditty box.

Black and white and colour photograhs related to the McIndoe fairground showman family.

Showmen's Guild, Midland Section membership cards for J. Dobson, Tom Dobson senior and S. Dobson.

Ledger containing membership returns by Showmen't Guild sectiona and breakdown of voting memberships by section of the Showmen's Guild. Manuscript.

Memorandum to the Environment Sub-Committee of Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee on Travelling Fairs and the inclusion of the showmen in town planning, prepared by David J. Loveday.

Scrapbook containing coming events, a paper on the original and utility of British fairs including information about legislation and hawkers, pedlars, flash lights, rides and stalls, vehicles, gypsies, animals, penalties, waste, music, dancing and theatre licences, shows, gaming, the education of children and taxation, correspondence with the Town and Country Planning Divisions, the Public Health Act 1936 and the control of moveable dwellings and pleasure fair bye-laws.

Printed souvenir programme, advertising exhibitions, attractions, acts and contests, for the Mid South Fair Centennial. The Sensational Denvers', performed three shows daily as part of the Riverboat Follies (See pages 38-39). Blue cover with black, white, yellow and red illustrations and text, black text inside, and illustrated with black and white photographs, 66pp.

Printed notice, advertising a mental health support event to be held at the Buckles Lane Showman Site in Thurrock, attended by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Blue background, white text and logos of organisation attending the event, 1p.

Material related to fairground children's education and showmen census research, also contains work done for the government about showmen and the Showmen Guild of Great Britain.