Swing boats
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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
Monographs, Articles and Research Material, c1980 - 2000
Series
Reference code: 178B23
Scope and Contents
Interview transcriptions and research material carried out by Paul Braithwaite for various books, including 'Arcades & Slot Machines', 'A Palace on Wheels' and 'Overboats'.
Dates:
c1980 - 2000
Paul Braithwaite Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0114
Scope and Contents
This collection contains issues of ten different fairground related publications, transcriptions of taped interviews with different fairground showmen and families, related correspondence and research used for the purpose of Paul Braithwaite’s publication work. There are also small pockets of photographic images, advertising material and an obituary for Joe Fletcher.
Dates:
1958 - 2004
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive