Engineering

Jackstand Blueprint, 1 May 1928

Item

Reference code: 178M15.31(xii)

Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing type C jacktands or ledgers for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 1 May 1928

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 10 January 1929

Item

Reference code: 178M15.31(xx)

Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing type D jackstands for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 10 January 1929

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 23 May 1928

Item

Reference code: 178M15.31(xxii)

Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing typy F jackstands for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 23 May 1928

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

Fonds

Reference code: NFA0086

Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...

Dates: c1786 - 2003

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Jennings Devizes Drawing, December 1895

Item

Reference code: 178M15.28(iv)

Scope and Contents

Ink drawing of mechanism with central chimeney and gears on grease paper.

Dates: December 1895

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

Joy Tubes Design, January 1913

Item

Reference code: 178M15.30(xiv)

Scope and Contents

Design of sections of Pat Collins' Joy Tubes with annotations, scale 3/4".

Dates: January 1913

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

Joy Tubes Plan, January 1913

Item

Reference code: 178M15.35(xiii)

Scope and Contents

Plan for sleepers for Joy Tubes, scale 3/4" to 1Ft.

Dates: January 1913

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

Joy Wheel Elevation, c1920 - 1939

Item

Reference code: 178M15.30(xviii)

Scope and Contents

Elevation of Devil's Disc joy wheel showing section through centre by G. Orton, Sons & Spooner, Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

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

Joy Wheel Elevation, April 1913

Item

Reference code: 178M15.35(xiv)

Scope and Contents

Elevaton drawing of 14 feet joy wheel platform, scale 1" to 1Ft and detail of taper pinion, scale full size.

Dates: April 1913

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

Joy Wheel Plan, c1920 - 1939

Item

Reference code: 178M15.30(xix)

Scope and Contents

Plan for Devil's Disc joy wheel ground plan by G. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

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

Joy Wheel Plan and Elevation, c1930 - 1949

Item

Reference code: 178M15.33(xlix)

Scope and Contents

Floor and roof plan and front elevation showing the interior and exterior of the building and balcony for joy wheel.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

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

Just Arrived Handbill, c1820 - 1830

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.210

Scope and Contents

A Wonderful Nyctalope at 4 Castle Square, Brighton. 'Possessing the power of distinguishing objects at night'. Thought to be an albino.

Dates: c1820 - 1830

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

Juvenile Railway Elevation, May 1937

Item

Reference code: 178M15.34(iv)

Scope and Contents

Elevation drawing of section and track for juvenile railway, scale 3/4". Drawing W274.

Dates: May 1937

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

Juvenile Roundabout Drawing, c1880 - 1910

Item

Reference code: 178V10.53

Scope and Contents

Drawing for three abreast hand driven juvenile roundabout with peacock and horse gallopers, stamped G. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Pen and ink on woven paper.

Dates: c1880 - 1910