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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2659 Collections and/or Records:

Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints, c1921 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.29
Scope and Contents

Layout sketches and blueprints for Ghost Train tracks and details drawings, as well as blueprints of sections of cradles, including design for Belle Vue, Brixton, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Hastings.

Dates: c1921 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

F.C Hands Improved Roundabout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Plan and side elevations. Patent pending, Eric Potter Chartered Pattent Agent.

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

Festival Programmes Related to Marisa Carnesky, 2004 - 2008

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 9: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.20
Scope and Contents

Festival programmes featuring performances by Marisa Carnesky and Carnesky's Ghost Train.

Dates: 2004 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Trade and Advertising Material Related to Marisa Carnesky

Film, c1900 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178D14
Scope and Contents

Films of Billy Smart's Circus performances including Christmas circuses, Easter circuses, Big Top Variety Shows and Children's circuses as well as films of other circus performances and circus life. The film are on a mixture of formats including VHS, DVD, BETACAM, reel to reel.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection

Final Draft of Ghost Train Production Proposals, 2004

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.63
Scope and Contents

Development and production strategies, PR campaigns and concept ideas.

Dates: 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Financial Ledgers, 1866 - 1893

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H18.2
Scope and Contents

Books containing financial information on expenditure, payments and takings.

Dates: 1866 - 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Business Records

Financial Records, c1900 - 1959

 File
Reference code: 178Z26.21
Scope and Contents

Bank account and savings books belonging to John Everton Sanger.

Dates: c1900 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to the Ohmy and Sanger Families

Financial Records for Jewess Tatooess, c1999 - 2003

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.31
Scope and Contents

Records of expenditure.

Dates: c1999 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Fire Engine Drawing, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.2(ix)
Scope and Contents

Sketch showing a fire engine driven by two children and a small girl seating on the grass. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Decorative Drawings for Juvenile Fairground Ride

Fireplace Sketches, c1875 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.33(xxxii)
Scope and Contents

Sketch showing two designs for fireplaces. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1875 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for the Design of Various Decorative Components for Fairground Rides

Fisheman and Sea Monster Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.3(i)
Scope and Contents

Design for gondola car showing a male fisheman on one end of the car and a sea monster type of creature on the other. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for Scenic Rail Cars

Fisherman and Fish Drawing, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.1(i)
Scope and Contents

Sketch of humorous fishing scene showing fisherman on a river bank being scared by a large fish jumping out of the water. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Decorative Comic Drawings for Fairground Ride

Flag with Lion Patterns, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Object Smart Family Collection Object 2: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.39
Scope and Contents

Made from Hessian fabric.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Flat Truck Plan, 1904

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

Elevation and plan drawings of section of flat truck.

Dates: 1904
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Flic Flac Programme, 1994

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178K44.150
Scope and Contents

Includes handwritten notes on circus acts on a separate document. Front cover is black with yellow, white and pink text.

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Flic Flac Promotional Material, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.26
Scope and Contents

Contains colour and black and white photographs of the performers; art work relating to the circus; brief information about the circus. 22 pages.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

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

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

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

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Flyers and Programmes advertising the Dragon Ladies, c1997 - 1998

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.5
Scope and Contents

Programmes and flyers advertising performances by the dragon ladies including programme with hanwritten notes on the back.

Dates: c1997 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Trade and Advertising Material Related to Marisa Carnesky

Flying Machines Ride Design, c1900 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(viii)
Scope and Contents

Design for steam engine driven flying machine ride.

Dates: c1900 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Design Drawings for Ride and Show Fronts

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