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Dodgems

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1974 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.900-974
Scope and Contents

Fairground posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, mainly for fairgrounds in Yorkshire, some presented by the Showmen's Guild Yorkshire Section.

Dates: c1974 - 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Oversize Plans for Fairground Rides, c1920 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.36
Scope and Contents

Oversize plans for fairground rides including No.20, No.42, No.45 Noah’s Ark, Codona’s No.3, Slater’s Platform, Rocket Speedway, Ghost Train and No.57 Dodgem.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Plans, c1916 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178M15
Scope and Contents

Blueprints of electric parts for fairground rides supplied by Mather & Platt Ltd and Hackett & Co., Electrical Engineers to Orton and Spooner.

Dates: c1916 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection

Posters, c1980 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178R41
Scope and Contents

Fairground, circus and steam engine rally posters collected by Chris Russell.

Dates: c1980 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection

Roe Green Fair, Kingsbury Poster, 5 - 14 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.934
Scope and Contents

Holland. Waltzer, Dodgems. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 5 - 14 August c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Roe Green Fair Poster, 4 - 20 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.937
Scope and Contents

Kingsbury. Holland. Waltzer, Dodgems. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: 4 - 20 August c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Ronald Allen Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0015
Scope and Contents

The collection contains photographs in twenty two albums taken by Taylor and other photographers, correspondence and a number of catalogues including his Dodgem research material.

Dates: c1900 - 1991
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Sketch of No. 48 Dodgem’s Handrail and Droppers Design, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.29
Scope and Contents

Sketch of No. 48 dodgem’s handrail and droppers. Pencil and colour pencil on paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork

The Auto Skooter Ride Dodgem Elevations, c1930 - 1939

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

Front and side elevations and floor plan for the Auto Skooter Ride dodgem, stamped Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, Buton-on-Trent.

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

Valence Park Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 22 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.931
Scope and Contents

Dagenham. T. Holland. Dodgems, Waltzer. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 18 - 22 August c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Wakefield Great Holiday Fair Poster, 1 - 9 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.965
Scope and Contents

Clarence Park. Waltzer, Ark, Dodgems. Multicoloured.

Dates: 1 - 9 August c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Water Dodgem Motor Design, 6 October 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(ii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of water dodgem motor and propeller by Thornewill & Warham Successors Engineers, Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: 6 October 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Rides and Transport

Water Dodgem Motor Design, 6 October 1931

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.26(iii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of water dodgem motor and propeller by Thornewill & Warham Successors Engineers, Burton-on-Trent for Orton and Spooner.

Dates: 6 October 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Rides and Transport

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