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Engineering

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 560 Collections and/or Records:

Business Records, 1860 - 1975

 Series
Reference code: 178H8
Scope and Contents

Various documents related to the business operations of Orton and Spooner including order books, correspondence, contracts, account books, product specifications and wage books.

Dates: 1860 - 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection

Cars for Train Ride Blueprint, 15 January 1936

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

Blueprint 28 passanger train ride car to scale by Norman Bartlett, N. Tonawanda N.Y.

Dates: 15 January 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Cast Steel Wheels and Gunmetal Bushes Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(l)
Scope and Contents

Scale full size. Printed on cloth.

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

Castings for Large Boats Elevations, February 1915

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

Details of leg castings for large boats, scale 1/2 full size.

Dates: February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Chain Roller Bearing Axel Box Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.32(xlvi)
Scope and Contents

Full size drawing.

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

Chimney and Rafter Elevation, c1920 - 1939

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

Elevation drawing of section of chimney and rafter for fairground ride, scale 1".

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Chinmey and Engine Elevation, c1920 - 1939

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

Elevation drawing of central engine and chimney for ride.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Coaster Track Plan, c1930 - 1939

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

Track plan and elevetion of coaster for John Collins at Yarmouth. Scale 1" to 20Ft.

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

Codona's Ark Centre Elevation, c1930 - 1939

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

Elevation of proposed centre for William Codona's ark.

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

Collector for Ghost Train Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Details of collector for ghost train by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing Y203.

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

Commutator End Cover Blueprint, 14 August 1911

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

Special commutator end cover for P3 motor by Mather and Platt Ltd Manchester, full size. Drawing X7609.

Dates: 14 August 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Corinthian Maid Handbill, 1828

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.102
Scope and Contents

Corinthian Maid at 109 Strand, Pannus Corium Establishment. "A mechanical figure that will draw an exact likeness of any visitor that will sit perfectly motionless during the space of a few moments". Printed by G Cox, Hanover Place, Regent’s Park Road.

Dates: 1828
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Strand Handbills

Cradle Construction Blueprin, c1930 - 1939

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

Detail of cradle construction, showing several sections.

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

Cradle Layout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Layout of cradle with portable pretzel.

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

Crank Design, 1926

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

Design for three abreast roundabout crank for J. Evans.

Dates: 1926
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Design for Basket Lifting Ride, c1880 - 1889

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

Design for early basket lifting ride, with letters and numbers. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings and Plans for Ride Designs

Design for John Collins' Globe of Death, c1920 - 1939

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

Design for John Collins' globe of death procenium, showing frontage structure and lettering. 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

Design for Monorail Carriages, c1920 - 1939

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

Design for monorail carriages and steamline carriages, drawn to scale. 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

Design for Mr. William Davies Top Motion Gallopers, March 1892

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

Desing for Mr. William Davies top motion gallopers showing different section details, drawn to scale with annotations and dimensions. Pen and ink on paper.

Dates: March 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Plans and Drawings for Ride Mechanisms and Components

Design for No.1 Water Dodgem Buffers, 11 March 1928

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

Design for No.1 water dodgem buffers, showing the perimeter of the ride, stamped Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Burton on Trent. Pencil on paper.

Dates: 11 March 1928
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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