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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1158 Collections and/or Records:

Audio Material, c1941 - 1995

 Series
Reference code: 178E10
Scope and Contents

Audio Reels focusing mainly on fairs and circuses but also including transport and other types of entertainment.

Dates: c1941 - 1995

B. Cole and Sons Carnival and Fun Fair Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.11
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Colour lithograph of general view of fun fair with ghost train on the foreground.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

B. Cole and Sons Pleasure Fair Poster, Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 July c1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.23
Scope and Contents

Eastleigh. Black type on fluorescent orange background.

Dates: Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 July c1984

B. Cole and Sons Pleasure Fair Poster, Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 July c1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.24
Scope and Contents

Eastleigh. Black type on fluorescent orange background.

Dates: Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 July c1984

B. Cole and Sons Pleasure Fair Poster, Friday 1 - Saturday 9 June c1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.25
Scope and Contents

Pennington Common, Lymington. Black type on fluorescent orange background.

Dates: Friday 1 - Saturday 9 June c1984

B. Cole and Sons Pleasure Fair Poster, Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 June c1987

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.32
Scope and Contents

Mansell Park, Millbrook Estate, Southampton. Black type over fluorescent orange background with bird’s eye view of fair in black on bottom section.

Dates: Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 June c1987

B. Cole & Sons Fun Fair Poster, c2000 - 2015

 Item — Richley Collection Plan Chest Drawer 1: Series 178R43
Reference code: 178R43.5
Scope and Contents

Printed poster advertising B. Cole & Sons Fun Fair over the Easter holiday at Redhill Park, Bournmouth. Black and yellow text, and a colourful illustration of amusement rides, stalls and crowds at a fair, 1p.

Dates: c2000 - 2015

Barbara Buttrick Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0083
Scope and Contents

The collection contains photographs, handbills and programmes relating to Barbara Buttrick’s boxing career and some material she collected related to boxing.

Dates: c1900 - 2001

Barbara Buttrick's Biography, 10 October 1952

 Item
Reference code: 178B45.7
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of Barbara Buttrick’s Biography. Typescript. 13p.p.

Dates: 10 October 1952

Barking Park Fun Fair Poster, 9 - 18 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.905
Scope and Contents

Holland. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 9 - 18 September c1975

Barking Park Grand Fair Poster, 18 - 27 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.959
Scope and Contents

Rishforth Road car park. Armstrong. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 18 - 27 September c1975

Barnes Fair Week Arts Festival Poster, 4 - 11 July 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.137
Scope and Contents

List of events and locations for weeks events. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: 4 - 11 July 1976

Barnsley Xmas and Winter Fun Fair Poster, 19 December onwards c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.918
Scope and Contents

Regent Street car park. Waltzer, Skyrider, Dodgems, Speedway, Flying Chairs. Colour type on white background.

Dates: 19 December onwards c1975

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

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair at Olympia Handbill, 19 December 1947 - 31 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178T40.54
Scope and Contents

Olympia, Grand Hall. Black type on off white background with clown's face wearing a pointy hat in the centre and list of acts on the ruffles of his neck piece on the front, on reverse plan of the ring and seating sections. Printed by The Salisbury Press Ltd, Salisbury

Dates: 19 December 1947 - 31 January 1948

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair at Olympia handbill, 22 December 1932 - 25 January 1933

 Item
Reference code: 178T40.55
Scope and Contents

Olympia, Grand Hall. Black type on off white background and list of acts on the front, on reverse plan of the ring and seating sections. Printed by The Salisbury Press Ltd, Salisbury

Dates: 22 December 1932 - 25 January 1933

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair at Olympia handbill, 22 December 1938 - 26 January 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178T40.56
Scope and Contents

Olympia, Grand Hall. Purple type on white background with illustration of rearing horse on the left hand side and list of acts on the front, on reverse plan of the ring and seating sections. Printed by The Herald Press, Arbroath

Dates: 22 December 1938 - 26 January 1939

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair at Olympia Handbill, 22 December 1936 - 27 January 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178T40.58
Scope and Contents

Olympia, Grand Hall. Black type on off white background with programme in the centre and caricature of laughing clown on top right corner, on reverse plan of the ring and seating sections. Printed by Salisbury Press Ltd, Salisbury

Dates: 22 December 1936 - 27 January 1937

Beverley Fun Fair Poster, 1 - 2 October c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.908
Scope and Contents

Morton Lane car park. Shaw. Waltzer, dodgems, speedway, Noah’s Ark, Twist. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 1 - 2 October c1975

Beverley Fun Fair Poster, 3 - 4 October c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.919
Scope and Contents

Morton Lane car park. Shaw. Waltzer, dodgems, Noah’s Ark, Twist. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 3 - 4 October c1975