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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2611 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs, c1904 - 1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C40
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and contact prints of members, presidents and vice-presidents of the Guild, meetings and luncheons, fairgrounds, fairground opening ceremonies, images of the Royal family visiting the fairground, social and formal events, fairground rides and sideshows, transport, an album containing photographs of street views and recreation grounds and a photograph of The Fun of the Fair spitfire.

Dates: c1904 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

Photographs and Negatives, c1950 - 1969

 Series
Reference code: 178C103
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and negatives taken by Alfred Grey at Joe's Bar.

Dates: c1950 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Alfred Grey Collection

Photographs and Postcards, c1900 - 2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C26
Scope and Contents Around 7,000 colour and black and white photographs, contact prints, postcards, slides and negatives. Subjects of photographs include various circus performers such as Lilly Yokoi, Pete Cooper, The Paulos, Family Paulovitch, Jimmy and Luigi Folco, Faltyny Troupe, Alegria Brothers, Glavaski Duo, The Argentine Devils, Mik and Mak, Miss Nives; circus animals; fairground scenes; transport and living wagons; circus infrastructure; putting up and taking down circus infrastructure; other circuses...
Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection

Photographs at Joe's Bar Studio, c1950 - 1969

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C103.1-271
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and negatives taken by Alfred Grey at Joe's Bar novelty studio in the Isle of Man.

Dates: c1950 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Alfred Grey Collection / Photographs and Negatives

Photographs by Albert Swift and Other Authors, c1900 - 1920, c1990 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178C13.1-5
Scope and Contents

Five aerial colour photographs by Albert swift, plane and pilot by Stuart Palmer of Freehold lands now owned by Yorkshire showmen: Branton, Stainforth, Northallerton, Chapeltown, South Elmsall, 1990s and black and white photographs of Dewsbury Feast, early 1900s.

Dates: c1900 - 1920; c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert Swift Collection / Photographs

Photographs, Postcards and Negatives of Billy Wood's Travelling Boxing Booth, c1900 - 1969

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C128.1-150
Scope and Contents Black and white photographs and negatives related to Billy Wood and his travelling boxing booth including the front of his boxing and wrestling booth, the boxing ring, photographs of boxers and wrestlers and photographs of family members, the photographs show Billy Wood, Johnny Stewart, Tommy Wood, Jackie Rankin, Henry Strand, Annie Strand, Alf Wilden, Mick Miller, Larry Hunt Lincoln, Stephen Cobra, Alex Buxton, David Wood, Molly Wood, Annie Wood, Iris Taylor, Dodo Williams, Johnny Williams,...
Dates: c1900 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Wood Collection / Photographs

Pigalle Restaurant Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.133
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a woman holding two candle sticks. Inside: programme in the centre, information on the performers and a head shot photo. Back cover: information on the interior designers. 2 pages.

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

Pigalle Restaurant Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.134
Scope and Contents

Front page: drawing of a woman holding two candle sticks. Inside: programme. Back page: blank white page with a hand written note. 2 pages.

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

Pinders Circus Ticket Booklets, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178Z50.11
Scope and Contents

Booklet of circus tickets containing duplicate tickets from No.3201 to No.3299 with prices for reserved seats, black type on off white background and off white covers and booklet of free tickets containing duplicate tickets in red type. Various sizes.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

Plan for Boxing Platform, 1924

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(xli)
Scope and Contents

Plan for C. Heals' boxing boards platform.

Dates: 1924
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Plan for Dray, c1875 - 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.46(ii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation drawing for Merss Worthingtons Dray for Worcester with annotations and dimensions on the side. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1875 - 1885
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Elevation Drawings for Living Wagons and Transport

Plan for Living Wagon No.213, c1875 - 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.46(vii)
Scope and Contents

Floor plan for living wagon number 213, showing different living areas including the kitchen and bedroom. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1875 - 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Elevation Drawings for Living Wagons and Transport

Plan for No.2 Swoop Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Blueprint of No.2 swoop alteration to track line to scale.

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

Plan for No.55 Ark Blueprint, 7 December 1937

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

Blueprint for plan of No.55 ark, four bay extension front to scale, inscription on reverse 'Nobles entrace extension'.

Dates: 7 December 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Plan for Noah's Ark Roundabout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Blueprint of plan of Noah's ark roundabout to scale, stamped Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd Burton on Trent.

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

Plan for Ride Track, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.51(iv)
Scope and Contents

Scaled plan of flooring section for starting track and elevations. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings and Plans for Ride Designs

Plan for Steel Trailer Frame, c1900 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.46(i)
Scope and Contents

Design for a trailer frame, showing side elevations and floor plan. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Elevation Drawings for Living Wagons and Transport

Plan for Switchback, 31 August 1894

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

Plan and narrow frames for switchback for Aspland, stamped F. Savage Co. Limited, King's Lynn England, Engineers and Machinists.

Dates: 31 August 1894
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Plan for Whirlwind Racer Track Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Blueprint of plan of whrilwind racer track to scale, showing the sleepers and stretchers.

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

Plan of Fairground Ride Sleepers, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.49(ii)
Scope and Contents

Design sections of fairground ride sleepers. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Drawings for Ride Mechanisms and Components

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