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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur Jones Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0049
Scope and Contents

The photograph library of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCFS). This collection includes material relating to famous fairs, engines and rides. As well as containing a full bound set of 'Merry-Go-Round' journals and numerous books, letters and other journals. The collection includes various catalogues and notebooks documenting the use of traction engines on the fairground.

Dates: c1900 - 1979

Bernard Fielding Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0084
Scope and Contents

Photographs and scrapbooks compiled by Bernard Fielding. Each scrapbook contains a mixture of press cuttings including Fairground Mercury and World’s Fair, photographs, postcards, Paul Braithwaite history and patent material. Augmented by handwritten notes and research from other enthusiasts.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Plan of Foster's Road Loco 7 N.H.P., c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178M5.11
Scope and Contents

Official plan of Foster Showman’s Road Loco of 7 N.H.P.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Plans, c1930 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178M5
Scope and Contents

Plans and drawings for fairground ride models and original rides.

Dates: c1930 - 1989

Scrapbook, c1990 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178G24
Scope and Contents

Loose pages from scrapbooks containing newspaper cuttings from various sources including the Fairground Mercury and the World's Fair newspaper, photographs, postcards, research material, Paul Braithwaite's history and patent material and other notes by various fairground enthusiasts and compiled by Bernard Fielding.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Scrapbook Page, FOS, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178G24.25
Scope and Contents

Red loose leaf folder marked as FOS, Includes material on Foster Engines, notes to 1990’s. Compiled by Bernard Fielding.

Dates: c1990 - 1999