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Found in 2620 Collections and/or Records:

Wereldkerst Circus Programme, 1992

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 44: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.33
Scope and Contents

One hand written note stapled to the front cover. Front cover: drawing of two white tigers leaping. Inside: programme in the centre, picture of acts with a description. Back cover: two women contortionists. 10 pages.

Dates: 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Wereldkerst Circus Programme, 1992

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 44: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.34
Scope and Contents

One hand written note stapled to the front cover. Front cover: drawing of two white tigers leaping. Inside: programme in the centre, picture of acts with a description. Back cover: two women contortionists. 10 pages.

Dates: 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

West Country Dynasties/Shakespeare's Globe Film, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 33: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.41
Scope and Contents VHS. Newspaper cutting on case reads 'West Country Dynasties. A six-part series which documents the history of the West Country through the lives of the families who have worked in the region through the years. The first programme features the Rowlands family, who have been fairground showpeople for more than a century. Of the four generations currently employed in the business, Albert and Evelyn have left the running of the family fair to son David and his three sons, while David’s brother...
Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

West Hartlepool and Southampton Oppostion Book, 1931

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 6: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.20
Scope and Contents

West Hartlepool Corporation arrangement of sections containing information about extension of borough, road transport, electricity, streets, buildings and drains, infectious disease and sanitary matters, financial and miscellaneous provisions with inserted petitions from the Showmen's Guild and related correspondence. Typescript.

Dates: 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records / Opposition of Showmen's Guild Books

Weymouth Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xxxiv)
Scope and Contents

Floor plan of Weymouth ghost train layout by Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, Burton on Trent. For details of rail joints and connections see drawing X362.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

WGH Rides Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0133
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises 27 years of the WGH company’s business history. The collection is split between physical and born digital records and contains project files, financial information, designs, photographs, drawings, plans and some samples of 3D ride models.

Dates: 1989 - 2016
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

What on Earth? Programme, 1995

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.136
Scope and Contents

Programme for the Natural History Museum Summer Theatre Show What on Earth? In association with Small World Productions. Show ran 27 July - 28 August 1995.

Dates: 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Wheel Housing Blueprint, 28 February 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(liv)
Scope and Contents

Details of vertical housing for ghost train front wheel by Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd Engineers and Contractors, Crescent Works, Burton on Trent. Drawing Y236.

Dates: 28 February 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Whip Whop Cars Blueprint, 26 November 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint for arrangement of cars fitted to Whip Whop with 24 person capacity, scale 3/4" to 1 FT, top and side elevations. Contains notes in pencil on reverse.

Dates: 26 November 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Whip Whop End Cars Blueprint, 17 August 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(xix)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint for Whip Whop end cars 1 1/2 scale showing front and back ends.

Dates: 17 August 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Whirldwind Electric Diagram, c1930 - 1939

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

Diagram of Whirdwing electric control switches.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 3 April 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(iv)
Scope and Contents

Track section on 16 grade Whirldwind racer. Drawing W4642.

Dates: 3 April 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 6 June 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(v)
Scope and Contents

Details of track arches, OB No.429/36. Drawing W4676.

Dates: 6 June 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 23 September 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(vi)
Scope and Contents

Modified incline for Whirldwind Racer, scale 3/8". Drawing W4757.

Dates: 23 September 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 1 June 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xii)
Scope and Contents

Centre ring angles by Travers Engineering Co, Beaver Falls.

Dates: 1 June 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Car arches and loading shed details by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xv)
Scope and Contents

Pavillion erection diagram for loading station by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls showing front and rear elevations and section through roof.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 31 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xvi)
Scope and Contents

Pavillion details by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls.

Dates: 31 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xvii)
Scope and Contents

Profile and bracing diagram by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls.

Dates: 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Whirldwind Racer Blueprint, 23 October 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xviii)
Scope and Contents

General plan and diagram showing cross section in station and typical section through track and ramps by Traver Engineering Co., Beaver Falls. Scale 3/16".

Dates: 23 October 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

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