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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2659 Collections and/or Records:

Promotional Postcards, c1903

 File
Reference code: 178I10.4
Scope and Contents Promotional black and white film stills for cinematograph film containing scenes from The Life and Passion of Christ produced by Pathé Cinematograph Co Ltd, London, including (The Annunciation [1], The strange star [2], The Adoration of the wise men [2], Flight into Egypt [1], The holy family [1], At the wedding feast [1], Jesus and the woman of Samaria [1], Entrance into Jerusalem [1], Jesus driving the sellers from the temple [1], The Lord’s supper [1], Scourging Jesus [2], Jesus sinking...
Dates: c1903
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Proposal to Perform Ghost Train at Orchard Wharf, 12 December 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.106
Scope and Contents

Fax to Simon Waterfield notifying of interest to host the show at Orchased Wharf. Contains an executive summary of the show, a description and details of the executive team.

Dates: 12 December 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Proposed Arrangement for Rollabout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Blueprint showing the plan and side elevation of 25 feet diameter track for a rollabout with 20 cars. Drawing No.4.

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

Proposed Canopy for Opera House Building Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Proposed canopy design for Burton on Trent Opera House showing a front elevation, canopy, decorative glass and other decorative elements. Drawing 16A.

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

Prototype of Promotional Card for Ben Jackson, c1903 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178I15.1
Scope and Contents

Promotional card prototype with figure portrait of Ben Jackson, body in pen and ink and head on photograph including text in pencil on reverse.

Dates: c1903 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Provisional Specification for Improvement in Apparatus for Recreation and Amusement, 9 May 1908 - 16 December 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.21
Scope and Contents

Provisional specification for improvement in apparatus for recreation and amusement, including diagrams of the invention, issued to Tom Charles Bland 9th May 1908 and letter from T. C. Bland W. J. Lake, inventors of spiral apparatus for amusements for the use of the patent.

Dates: 9 May 1908 - 16 December 1919
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Business Records

Publicity and Marketing Draft, 1999

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.40
Scope and Contents

List of marketing actions and activities.

Dates: 1999
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

Publicity Images, c1999 - 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.49
Scope and Contents

Publicity images of Marisa for Jewess Tattooess and The Girl from Nowhere shows.

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

Pull Down with David, Arlett Circus Film, 1992

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 35: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.70
Scope and Contents

VHS PAL. Note on tape reads 'pull down, new type tent. Note on case reads 'Video 001'.

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

Pulley End Cover Blueprint, 8 November 1917

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.21
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of diagram of pulley end cover P&K3c STD, X25148.

Dates: 8 November 1917
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Pulley End Cover Blueprint, 16 August 1911

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

Pulley end cover for P3 motor, full size by Mather and Platt Ltd Manchester. Drawing X7610.

Dates: 16 August 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Queen Post Truss Plan, 11 December 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.43(iii)
Scope and Contents

Section elevations of the queen post truss for roof, signed C.J. Spooner Burton. Pencil on paper.

Dates: 11 December 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides and Shows

Questionnaries About Fairs, 1929

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 10: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.50
Scope and Contents

Questionnaires bound in two volumens. Volume 1 contains questionnaire numbers 1 to 192 and volume 2 questionnaires number 338 to 495. The questionnaire asks for information on the list of fairs held in England and Wales including information about amounts, types, dates and closing times.

Dates: 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

Quotation of Waterproofing Services , 29 August 1969

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 11: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.60
Scope and Contents

Quotation for waterproofing services for the Winkfield Zoo from the Roof Waterproofing Contracts Division.

Dates: 29 August 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Quote for Show-Boat Ride Amusement Rides Manufacturers, 1975

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 5: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.23
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Race Track Plan, 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xxii)
Scope and Contents

Plan for No.2 race car track for John Collins, scale 1/2".

Dates: 1934
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Racer Drawing, c1930 - 1949

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

Sketch showing a racing car being driven at high speed. 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

Radio Circus Programme, c1957

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 45: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.82
Scope and Contents

Front cover: a framed drawing of circus performers, a man in the bottom right corner pointing up at the framed drawing. Inside: programme order runs throughout the booklet, introduction from Marcel Fort, photos of the acts, commercial advertisement. Back cover: advertisement for home electronics and appliances. 16 pages.

Dates: c1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Radio Circus Programme, c1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 45: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.83
Scope and Contents

Front cover: large radio tower over a circus tent, large crowd walking into the tent. Inside: programme order runs throughout the booklet, information on the 1959 Radio Circus, commerical advertisements. Back cover: information about other performing acts in France. 8 pages.

Dates: c1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Rail Ride Plan, July 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(xxxvii)
Scope and Contents

Floor plan for rail ride, scale 1".

Dates: July 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details

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