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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1056 Collections and/or Records:

George Tucker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0020
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises fairground photographs and 3 members' cards, two from Yorkshire Stall Holders Association and one from the Yorkshire section of the Showmen's Guild

Dates: c1912 - 1969

George Williams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0118
Scope and Contents

Collection of early films related to the first year of film-making in America and the United Kingdom and nineteenth century magic lantern slides, letter, film catalogues and photographic plates.

Dates: c1824 - 1910

Gerry Cottle's Circus Poster, c1980 - 2000

 Item — Richley Collection Plan Chest Drawer 1: Series 178R43
Reference code: 178R43.9
Scope and Contents

Oversize printed poster advertising Gerry Cottle's Circus at Wembley, London. Acts include Jeremy Beadle, Hoppe's World Famous Mules, The Alegria Brothers, Jane and her Giant Pythons and Crocodiles and The Kenya Brothers. Yellow background, with green, red, yellow, black and white text, and photographs and illustrations of performers, 1p.

Dates: c1980 - 2000

Glen Miller Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0091
Scope and Contents

Layout plans and documentation for the administration of the Newcastle Hoppings Fair.

Dates: 1939; c1989 - 1995; 20 - 29 June 2003

Gondola Sketch, c1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178V21.1
Scope and Contents

Pencil sketch of a gondola with a dragon's head by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: c1940 - 1949

Goose Fair: A Bygone Special, 24 September 2004

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.4
Scope and Contents

An edition of the Nottingham Post titled, 'Goose Fair: A Bygone Special'. Includes articles on the history of the Goose Fair. Illustrated with reproductions of advertisements and photographs, 31pp.

Dates: 24 September 2004

Goose Fair Monograph, 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178B9.9
Scope and Contents

Goose Fair Souvenir. Hyson Green Development Tenant’s Association, 8p.p. Contains Illustrations.

Dates: 1979

Goose Fair Newspaper Cuttings, 1960 - 1990

 File — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178G67.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings, relating to the history of the Goose Fair, compiled by Eleanor Rayner. Includes articles taken from the Nottingham Guardian (1960 and 1962), and The World's Fair (1983, 1984 and 1990).

Dates: 1960 - 1990

Goose Fair Plan, c1960 - 1990

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178M23.1
Scope and Contents

Reproduction of a plan, with an enlarged photocopy, showing the layout of tents, shows and stalls at the Goose Fair in 1929.

Dates: c1960 - 1990

Goose Fair Poster, 1992

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178R59.1
Scope and Contents

Poster advertising the Nottingham Goose Fair [1992]. Red and yellow text on black background, illustrated with a general view of a fairground in red, yellow and white, 1p. Accompanied by a circular letter addressed 'Dear Trader', requesting them to display the enclosed poster to promote the Goose Fair, sent from Margaret Wooding, Tourism Promotions Officer of the City of Nottingham (20 August 1992).

Dates: 1992

Goose Fair Special Monograph, Published 29 September 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178B9.7
Scope and Contents

Goose Fair Special by David McVay and Andy Smart, published in Bygones: A Nottingham Evening Post Special Publication, Nottingham Post Group, pages 2-15. Contains Illustrations.

Dates: Published 29 September 1997

G.R. Hawthorne Bibliography, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178J5.1
Scope and Contents

List of books, drawings and photographs about steam engines available from G.R. Hawthorne, Reading, compiled by David Braithwaite.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Graham Downie Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0006
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs of ex-service showmen taking part in the 1994 Remembrance Day Parade, trade literature, calendars, posters, a monograph from the Alcester & District Local History Society and Charlie Merrin's paperwork for the 1989 centenary fair in Hyde Park.

Dates: c1960 - 1996

Grand Transport Extravaganza Programme, 28 - 30 August 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.19
Scope and Contents

Grand Transport Extravaganza, Crich Tramway Museum, Derbyshire. 15pp, illustrated.

Dates: 28 - 30 August 1971

Gravesend, Witney, Mitcham, Hastings, Cheltenham Film, 1960

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.4
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of British fairs. 8mm format. No leader. Silent

Dates: 1960

Greasborough and Kimberworth Fair Poster, 30 May - 3 June c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.970
Scope and Contents

St Paul’s Playing Field. North. Waltzer, Ark, Dodgems. Multicoloured.

Dates: 30 May - 3 June c1975

Great Dorset Steam Fair Proclamation, Sunday 13 April 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178S4.1
Scope and Contents

Great Dorset Steam Fair, Service of Thanksgiving for Great Steam Workings at Stourpaine Bushes.

Dates: Sunday 13 April 1983

Great Dorset Steam Fair Programmes, 1972 - 1985

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.7(i-xi)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to The Great Dorset Steam Fair.

Dates: 1972 - 1985

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair Programme, 11 - 12 August 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.10(ii)
Scope and Contents

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair, Castle Howard, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated.

Dates: 11 - 12 August 1973

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair Programme, 10 - 11 August 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.10(iii)
Scope and Contents

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair, Castle Howard, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated.

Dates: 10 - 11 August 1974