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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1045 Collections and/or Records:

Newspaper Cuttings, c1970 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178G27
Scope and Contents

Copied articles on Switchbacks, their centres and organs. Material from World’s Fair, Tober, Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, Merry Go Round and Key Frame.

Dates: c1970 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Paul Angel Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, c1950 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178G1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings on fairground related topics.

Dates: c1950 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Weeks Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1921 - 1931

 Series
Reference code: 178G40
Scope and Contents

Photographic reproductions of newspaper cuttings advertising Anderton and Rowland's attractions.

Dates: 1921 - 1931
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Anderton and Rowland Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1960 - 2005

 Series
Reference code: 178G67
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings on the history of the Rayner family and the Goose Fair, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.

Dates: 1960 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Eleanor Rayner Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, c1925 -2002

 Series
Reference code: 178G22
Scope and Contents

Cuttings and articles from British and international news publications, including local, specialist, and national newspapers and magazines, relating to the personal lives and careers of the Norman family, notably knife thrower, Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Dates: c1925 -2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178G38
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to the Marshall family business, Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd and the death of Walter Marshall.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, c1960 - 1965

 File — Box Robinson/Pinder Box 1
Reference code: 178G68
Scope and Contents

One newspaper cuttings referring to Ann Bathurst and Ian Lucken's wedding, one referring to Freda Lorina Culine and John Greatorex's wedding in Hull and one about Woodhouse Feast.

Dates: c1960 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / H.F. Pinder Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, c1950 - 1960

 Series
Reference code: 178G6
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings, collected by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1950 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Stuart Johnstone Collection

Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, c1930 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178G10
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings and scrapbooks containing cuttings from the World's Fairs and other newspapers.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Arthur Jones Collection

Newspaper Cuttings on Barbara Buttrick, c1948 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G57.3
Scope and Contents

Photocopies and original newspaper cuttings about Barbara Buttrick.

Dates: c1948 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Barbara Buttrick Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings Relating to Fairgrounds, c1950 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178G1.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to fairs, fairground organs, traction engines and other fairground related topics.

Dates: c1950 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Weeks Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

No.48 Dodgem Platform, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(li)
Scope and Contents

Floor plan showing dodgem track and circle end, with notes and dimensions.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details

Noble to the End Article, Published 5 June 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178B9.1
Scope and Contents

An article by Iain Murray on Ron Taylor, one of the last fairground boxing booth impresarios in Britain. Published in The Observer magazine, London pages 23-26. Contains illustrations.

Dates: Published 5 June 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ron Kinder Collection / Monographs and Articles

Norman Family Photographs, c1900 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 2: Series 178C144
Reference code: 178C144.1-238
Scope and Contents Black and white photographs, colour photographs, contact prints, and some photographic negatives, of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) shown in later life (c1980-1990) and also in costume performing his knife throwing act with his assistant, Olga (known as The Sensational Denvers) (c.1950-1970), visiting the beach, fairgrounds and sightseeing during a trip to Cuba, and the United States of America (June-September 1956) and his sideshow called, Chihuahua Town in Hull (1960), together with...
Dates: c1900 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Photographs

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

North of England Steam Traction Engine Rally Programme, 9 - 11 June 1962

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.25
Scope and Contents

North of England Steam Traction Engine Rally, Dunkirk Farm, Birtley. 16pp, illustrated.

Dates: 9 - 11 June 1962
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

North Staffordshire and Cheshire Traction Engine Club Programme, 28 - 29 September 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.31
Scope and Contents

North Staffordshire and Cheshire Traction Engine Club, Lower Withington, Cheshire. 28pp, illustrated.

Dates: 28 - 29 September 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Notebook, 1933 - 1935

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.62
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing rough and miscellaneous notes, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1933 - 1935
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Stuart Johnstone Collection / Notebooks

Notebook, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.63
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing rough and miscellaneous notes, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Stuart Johnstone Collection / Notebooks

Notebook, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.66
Scope and Contents

Notebook, with loose sheets of rough notes, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Stuart Johnstone Collection / Notebooks

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