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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1056 Collections and/or Records:

Fairground Mercury Articles, c1960 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B8.4
Scope and Contents

Articles written by J. Rowland Scott for the Fairground Mercury magazine. Manuscript.

Dates: c1960 - 1989

Fairground Negatives, 1951 - 1952

 File
Reference code: 178C29
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs by Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1951 - 1952

Fairground Photographs, 1952 - 1953

 File
Reference code: 178C27
Scope and Contents

Black and white copies of photographs of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs in the South of England and the Midlands taken by Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1952 - 1953

Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C72.1-997
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives and photographs relating to fairs and fairground transport in the East and West Midlands by various authors. Includes ten bound albums donated to the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library, which Arthur Jones loaned to members. These albums, compiled by members, include regional photographs.

Dates: 1930 - 1970

Fairground Photographs, 1977 - 1978

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C125.1-73
Scope and Contents

Behind the scenes black and white photographs of fairground people and equipment taken by Bob Chase.

Dates: 1977 - 1978

Fairground Photographs and Postcards, 1910 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C57.1-13687
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs, postcards and negatives of fairgrounds, fairground rides, fairground organs, fairground shows, living wagons, showpeople and transport taken by Rowland Scott and other fairground enthusiasts including Jack Mellor, includes two photographic albums.

Dates: 1910 - 1990

Fairground Postcards, c1900 - 1914

 File
Reference code: 178C15
Scope and Contents

A small amount of copies of photographs taken by Jack Mellor and printed into postcards, contained in an album. The photographs show images of faiground transport.

Dates: c1900 - 1914

Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1960 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.132-140
Scope and Contents

Fairground posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell and a circus poster.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Fairground Rent Book, 1937 - 1965

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.41
Scope and Contents

Notebook listing the amounts paid by showmen tenants for plots at the fair. Manuscript.

Dates: 1937 - 1965

Fairground Rides and Traction Engine Contact Prints, c1950 - 1955

 File — Box Peter Black Box 1: Series 178C145; Series 178Z76
Reference code: 178C145.1-53
Scope and Contents

Black and white contact print photographs showing general views of a fairground, crowds, merry go round carousels and waltzer rides, and steam traction engines, taken by Peter Black. Includes steam traction engines belonging to Pat Collins Presenting Fun Fair, H. Epton & Son of New Bolingbroke, T. Alberts & Sons of Bolton, W. Taylor & Sons of Sutterton, A Kanes of Andover and the Mighty Strength and Endurance.

Dates: c1950 - 1955

Fairground Rides and Traction Engine Photographs, c1912 - 1970

 File — Box Peter Black Box 1: Series 178C145; Series 178Z76
Reference code: 178C145.54-115
Scope and Contents Black and white photographs and postcards of steam traction engines, collected by Peter Black. Including the first traction engine he worked with called ‘Clara’, a Burrell No. 1 steam traction engine belonging to Pat Collins Presenting Fun Fair, H. Chipperfield's Burrell engine called ‘Earl Beauty’, C. Presland's Burrell engine called 'Princess Mary', an engine belonging to Hibberts Amusement Contractors of Stockport, J. Cole's Burrell engine called ‘Western Pioneer', engines belonging to...
Dates: c1912 - 1970

Fairground Roundabouts. Part 1 Article, 18 August 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.3
Scope and Contents

Fairground Roundabouts [Part 1]. In: Model Engineer, Vol 133(3327) by K.M. Brown. Model Aeronautical Press Ltd, pages 793-796 with illustrations.

Dates: 18 August 1967

Fairground Roundabouts. Part 2 Article, 1 September 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.4
Scope and Contents

Fairground Roundabouts [Part 2]. In: Model Engineer, Vol 133(3328), by K.M. Brown. Model Aeronautical Press Ltd, pages 850-852 with illustrations.

Dates: 1 September 1967

Fairground Scrapbook, 1951 - 1954

 Item
Reference code: 178G21.30
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings and black and white photographs, relating to multiple fairgrounds and rides including the Ilkeston Charter Fair, Bolton New Year Fair and Loughborough Annual Fair, 46p.p.

Dates: 1951 - 1954

Fairground Tunnel Railways. Part 1 Article, 9 August 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.9
Scope and Contents

Fairground Tunnel Railways [Part 1]. In: The Engineer, Vol 204(5298), by R.A.S. Abbott. London, Morgan Brothers Ltd, pages 191-193 with illustrations.

Dates: 9 August 1957

Fairground Tunnel Railways. Part 2 Article, 16 August 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.10
Scope and Contents

Fairground Tunnel Railways [Part 2]. In: The Engineer, Vol 204(5299), by R.A.S. Abbott. London, Morgan Brothers Ltd, pages 220-222 with illustrations.

Dates: 16 August 1957

Film, c1959 - 1972

 Series
Reference code: 178D8
Scope and Contents

A collection of mostly amateur films shot by showman George Bolesworth, some of British fairgrounds and some of his own family while on holidays abroad or on family events and celebrations.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Film, c1970 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178D11
Scope and Contents

Commercial DVDs on fairgrounds and steam engine preservation movement events.

Dates: c1970 - 1999

Films, 1992 - 1993

 Series
Reference code: 178D1
Scope and Contents

Video cassette recordings of roundabouts, vols 1,2,3,4, filmed in locations around England and Scotland by Dave Homer in VHS PAL format.

Dates: 1992 - 1993

Films, 1894 - 1896

 Series
Reference code: 178D12
Scope and Contents

Nitrate films made by Robert Paul and Birt Acres, showing brief scenes of topical events, popular entertainmet, family groups and fiction. These films were part of the repertoire travelled by showman George Williams around the British fairs.

Dates: 1894 - 1896