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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 960 Collections and/or Records:

Business Records, c1949 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178H34
Scope and Contents

Various items related to Barbara Buttrick professional career.

Dates: c1949 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Barbara Buttrick Collection

Business Records, 1931 - 1974

 Series
Reference code: 178H33
Scope and Contents

Billy Wood's business records including boxers' personal details and promotional images.

Dates: 1931 - 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Wood Collection

Business Records, 1889 - 2003

 Series
Reference code: 178H40
Scope and Contents

Business records containing minutes of meetings, financial records, documents related to legislation and urban planning, Showmen's Guild diaries, year books, records on the campaigns run by the Showmen on the defence of Mitcham, Norwich, Manchester, Nottingham and Cambridge fairs.

Dates: 1889 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

Business Records, 1931 - 1956

 Series
Reference code: 178H26
Scope and Contents

Various business records related to the Dobson family's business in the faiground.

Dates: 1931 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Selina Dobson Collection

Business Records, 1936 - 1998

 Series
Reference code: 178H11
Scope and Contents

A collection of Business Record documents relating to Ilkeston Charter Fair.

Dates: 1936 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection

Business Records, 1902 - 1903, 12 December 1932

 Series
Reference code: 178H9
Scope and Contents

Various items of business related to the Testo family.

Dates: 1902 - 1903; 12 December 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Testo Family Collection

Business Records Relating to Billy Wood's Boxing Booth, 1931 - 1974

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H33.1
Scope and Contents Billy Wood's business records including address books, boxing and wrestling fight details including names of fighters and locations, takings ledger, personal contact directory from 1932 to 1959, business cards for himself and F. Ward amusement caterer, Showmen's Guild membership cards for 1971 and 1974, Ilkeston market toll fair deposit and receipts, a cheque, receipts and correspondence from Orton and Spooner for the construction of show fronts in 1931, City of Nottingham notices to...
Dates: 1931 - 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Wood Collection / Business Records

Bysteam Programme, 7 - 8 September 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178K32.3
Scope and Contents

Thursford. Society for the Preservation of Steam and Motor Vehicles, Rural Crafts and Bygones. 12p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 7 - 8 September 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Programmes

Calendars, 2002

 Series
Reference code: 178N4
Scope and Contents

The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain Golden Jubilee calendar.

Dates: 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection

Calendars, 2004 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178N3
Scope and Contents

Carters Steam Fairs promotional calendars containing images by Brian Steptoe and Anna Carter.

Dates: 2004 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection

Cambridge Midsummer Fair Poster, 19 - 24 June 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.20
Scope and Contents

Black type on fluorescent orange background. Printed by Stonebridges Printers Limited, 32 Brereton Road, Bedford.

Dates: 19 - 24 June 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection / Posters

Carnival of the Bizzare Poster, Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April c1987

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.35
Scope and Contents

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Lifton. Red, blue and black type on bright yellow background with colour photograph of Tom Norman’s show and bandw photograph of man.

Dates: Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April c1987
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection / Posters

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally Programme, 30 - 31 May 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.26(i)
Scope and Contents

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally, Carrington Park, Manchester. 78pp, illustrated.

Dates: 30 - 31 May 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally Programme, 25 - 26 May 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.26(ii)
Scope and Contents

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally, Carrington Park, Manchester. 48pp, illustrated.

Dates: 25 - 26 May 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Carters Funfair Calendar, 2004

 Item
Reference code: 178N3.1
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs by Brian Steptoe.

Dates: 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection / Calendars

Carters Funfair Calendar, 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178N3.2
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs by Brian Steptoe.

Dates: 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection / Calendars

Carters Funfair Calendar, 2006

 Item
Reference code: 178N3.3
Scope and Contents

Contains images of Anna Carter’s fairground art.

Dates: 2006
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection / Calendars

Carters Funfair Calendar, 2008

 Item
Reference code: 178N3.4
Scope and Contents

Published in conjunction with Jumper Books. Contains photographs by Brian Steptoe.

Dates: 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection / Calendars

Carters Funfair Calendar, 2009

 Item
Reference code: 178N3.5
Scope and Contents

Published in conjunction with Jumper Books. Contains photographs by Brian Steptoe.

Dates: 2009
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection / Calendars

Carters Funfair Calendar, 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178N3.6
Scope and Contents

Published in conjunction with Jumper Books. Contains photographs by Brian Steptoe.

Dates: 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection / Calendars

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