Fairs

Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Taylor Collection

Fonds

Reference code: NFA0069

Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Greasborough and Kimberworth Fair Poster, 30 May - 3 June c1975

Item

Reference code: 178R11.970

Scope and Contents

St Paul’s Playing Field. North. Waltzer, Ark, Dodgems. Multicoloured.

Dates: 30 May - 3 June c1975

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Handsworth Feast Poster, 22 - 26 August c1975

Item

Reference code: 178R11.962

Scope and Contents

Handsworth Park. North. Multicoloured.

Dates: 22 - 26 August c1975

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kirkheaton Spring Bank Fair Poster, 23 - 27 May c1975

Item

Reference code: 178R11.971

Scope and Contents

North. Waltzer, Dodgems. Rollercoaster. Multicoloured.

Dates: 23 - 27 May c1975

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kirkheaton Spring Bank Fair Poster, 22 May -1 June c1975

Item

Reference code: 178R11.924

Scope and Contents

North. Waltzer, Dodgems. Blue and white type on red background.

Dates: 22 May -1 June c1975

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Normanton Gala and Fun Fair Poster, 8 - 16 September c1975

Item

Reference code: 178R11.912

Scope and Contents

Hawhill Park. North. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 8 - 16 September c1975

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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

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