Fairs
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur Jones Collection
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.
Correspondence, c1950 - 1969
Correspondence between the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members.
Correspondence from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, c1960 - 1969
Various letters from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members discussing the demise of the Friendship Cricle of Showland Fans organisation and correspondence in World’s fair newspaper. Includes members listings. Manuscript and typescript.
Newspaper Cuttings, c1970 - 2000
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.
Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks, c1930 - 1939
Newspaper cuttings and scrapbooks containing cuttings from the World's Fairs and other newspapers.
Paul Angel Collection
This collection contains photographs both taken and collected by Paul Angel, associated notes, newspaper cuttings and 2 videos relating to fairs, seaside and amusement parks and the preservation movement.