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 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 458 Collections and/or Records:

Fairground Engine Postcards, c1907 - 1939

 File
Reference code: 178C16
Scope and Contents

A small amount of photographs taken by Jack Mellor and printed into postcards, contained in an album. The photographs show images of faiground transport.

Dates: c1907 - 1939

Fairground Negatives, 1951 - 1952

 File
Reference code: 178C29
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs by Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1951 - 1952

Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C72.1-997
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives and photographs relating to fairs and fairground transport in the East and West Midlands by various authors. Includes ten bound albums donated to the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library, which Arthur Jones loaned to members. These albums, compiled by members, include regional photographs.

Dates: 1930 - 1970

Fairground Photographs, 1952 - 1953

 File
Reference code: 178C27
Scope and Contents

Black and white copies of photographs of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs in the South of England and the Midlands taken by Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1952 - 1953

Fairground Photographs and Postcards, 1910 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C57.1-13687
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs, postcards and negatives of fairgrounds, fairground rides, fairground organs, fairground shows, living wagons, showpeople and transport taken by Rowland Scott and other fairground enthusiasts including Jack Mellor, includes two photographic albums.

Dates: 1910 - 1990

Fairground Postcards, c1900 - 1914

 File
Reference code: 178C15
Scope and Contents

A small amount of copies of photographs taken by Jack Mellor and printed into postcards, contained in an album. The photographs show images of faiground transport.

Dates: c1900 - 1914

Film, c1959 - 1972

 Series
Reference code: 178D8
Scope and Contents

A collection of mostly amateur films shot by showman George Bolesworth, some of British fairgrounds and some of his own family while on holidays abroad or on family events and celebrations.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Film, c1970 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178D11
Scope and Contents

Commercial DVDs on fairgrounds and steam engine preservation movement events.

Dates: c1970 - 1999

Film, 21 October 2021

 Item
Reference code: 178D25.1
Scope and Contents

Documentary film about Amy Goodwin's practice as a fairground artist and her experiences as a showman.

Dates: 21 October 2021

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Films, 1988 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178D3
Scope and Contents

Films including footage of fairs and rallies, and fairground transport, compiled by Dick Price.

Dates: 1988 - 1999

Flat Truck Plan, 1904

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xxxiv)
Scope and Contents

Elevation and plan drawings of section of flat truck.

Dates: 1904

Frank Larkworthy Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0045
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs of fairground transport taken by a variety of photographers, including Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1932 - 1992

George and Ellen Sanger in Carriage Photograph, c1880 - 1899

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 3: Series 178B39; Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.157
Scope and Contents

Black and white framed photograph of George and Ellen Sanger in a horse drawn carriage with grooms mounted on the horses. (Framed and larger version of 178C114.72).

Dates: c1880 - 1899

George and Ellen Sanger in Carriage Photograph, c1880-1899

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 3: Series 178B39; Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.164
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of George and Ellen Sanger in a horse drawn carriage with grooms mounted on the horses.

Dates: c1880-1899

George Bolesworth Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0111
Scope and Contents

Reels of 8mm and Super8 amateur, silent and colour film, shot by Mr George Bolesworth at various locations in England and Spain. All the themes are around, fairs and family activities such as holidays as well as other type of popular entertainments.

Dates: c1950 - 1989

George Dawson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0018
Scope and Contents

The collection contains numerous photographs, newspaper cuttings relating to traction engines and 40 rally programmes.

Dates: 1902 - 1983

George McIndoe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0181
Scope and Contents

Photographs, slides, newspaper cuttings related to the Biddall family and photographs of Kirkaldy Fair created for a documentary on Scottish fairs.

Dates: c1880 - 1969; 18 May 1981

George Sanger with Carriage and Ponies Photograph, c1870 - 1890

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 4: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.183
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of George Sanger standing in front of a carriage pulled by ponies with a woman rider and a man standing behind the carriage. Photograph taken at Park Farm. Inscribed on reverse "Carriage ponies presented to the children of the Prince of Wales (Edward VII). Taken at Park Farm".

Dates: c1870 - 1890

George Tucker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0020
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises fairground photographs and 3 members' cards, two from Yorkshire Stall Holders Association and one from the Yorkshire section of the Showmen's Guild

Dates: c1912 - 1969