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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 560 Collections and/or Records:

Ghost Train Track Blueprint, 13 April 1932

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

Layout for ghost train track for Hastings, scale 1/2" by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X519.

Dates: 13 April 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Ghost Train Track Blueprint, 10 July 1931

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

Proposed arrangement and layout of ghost train track for Gorleston on Sea by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 3/8", total length 420". Drawing W3843.

Dates: 10 July 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Ghost Train Track Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Layout of Bourmouth ghost train track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Sooner, scale 1/2". Drawing W3841.

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

Ghost Train Track Drawing, c1930 - 1939

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

Layout of No.6 ghost train track for Ramsgate, scale 1/4" on tracing paper.

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

Greatest Wonder of The Age Handbill, c1848

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.136
Scope and Contents

Cantelo's Patent Hydro-Incubator at 4 Leicester Square. Egg hatching machine "Chickens always hatching, machines & chickens constantly on sale" Illustrated. Printed by A. Munro, Machine Printer, Queen’s Head Yard, Great Queen Street, Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

Dates: c1848
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Leicester Square Handbills

Guide Wheel Blueprint, 11 May 1931

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

Arrangement of guide wheel for ghost train by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X361.

Dates: 11 May 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Gymnastic Railway Plan, 18 February 1931

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

Plan of proposed track for Gymnastic railway, East Coast Amusement Co. Signed L.A. Hackett, electrical engineer, Crosby Road, Southport.

Dates: 18 February 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Hand Rail Blueprint, 8 April 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(i)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing a hand car railfloating platform for a Whirlwind Racer.

Dates: 8 April 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Hand Rail Posts Blueprint, 25 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(xvi)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing hand rail posts with special bolts for Whirlwind Racer with table of dimensions by Traver Engineering Co, Beaver Falls, P.A.

Dates: 25 July 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

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

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Dates: c1786 - 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection

Haunted Swing Blueprint, 14 July 1911

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

Blueprint with details of Haunted Swing's steel framework 1/2 to 1 FT. Contains notes in pencil on reverse.

Dates: 14 July 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Haunted Swing Blueprint, 20 July 1911

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

Blueprint showing detail of swing and seats, scale 3/4".

Dates: 20 July 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Helter Skelter Elevation, 1914

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

Helter skelter structure arrangement for Proctor with notes.

Dates: 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Helter Skelter Elevation, 1934

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

Front elevation and plan of helter skelter.

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

Inclined Roundabout Blueprint, c1935

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

Arrangement of inclined roundabout.

Dates: c1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Inclined Roundabout Blueprint, 27 March 1935

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

Detail of pulling rod for inclined roundabout by Orton, Sons & Spooner. Drawing W4420, scale half size.

Dates: 27 March 1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Ride Structures and Platforms

Jackstand Blueprint, 29 January 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(ii)
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 29 January 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 19 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(ix)
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 19 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 3 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(x)
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 3 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

Jackstand Blueprint, 9 May 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.31(xi)
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 9 May 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Whirlewind and Speedway Design and Specification

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