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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1158 Collections and/or Records:

Alf Lamb Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0064
Scope and Contents

Four books of newspaper cuttings mainly from the World's Fair newspaper relating to fairs, traction engines and showland personalities. The scrapbooks include the series 'Traction Engine Snaps' written by 'Cyclist'.

Dates: c1920 - 1959

Amusement Park Notebook, 1955 - 1970

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.42
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists and notes on rides and attractions in coastal and inland amusement parks (organised geographically), compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1955 - 1970

An Old Man’s Tale, George Dawson’s Memories of Kendal Fairs Monograph, c1967 - 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178B15.1
Scope and Contents

A Monograph of an unpublished manuscript.

Dates: c1967 - 1980

Anderton and Rowland Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0009
Scope and Contents

This collection contains copies of original photographs and photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the Anderton and Rowland families and their business on the fairground.

Dates: c1894 - 1962

Anderton and Rowland’s Big Fair presents Dodgems, Disco Ark and Deluxe Waltzer Poster, 17 - 19 June c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.14
Scope and Contents

Bodmin Fairmeadow. Black type over yellow background. Printed by John Olson and Son, The Redborne Printing Works, Redruth.

Dates: 17 - 19 June c1980s

Anderton and Rowland’s Plymouth Central Park Easter Fair Handbill, Thursday 25 March - Saturday 17 April c1990s

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.13
Scope and Contents

Blue, yellow and white type on red background with photographic image of fairground rides on top section, printed on both sides with list of rides on reverse. Printed by Baileys printers.

Dates: Thursday 25 March - Saturday 17 April c1990s

Anglesey Rally Programmes, 1983 - 1985

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.5(i-ii)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rallies.

Dates: 1983 - 1985

Angram Bank, High Green Fun Fair Poster, 8 - 12 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.929
Scope and Contents

Farrar. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 8 - 12 July c1975

Angram Bank, High Green Jubilee Feast Poster, 7 - 12 July 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.940
Scope and Contents

Farrar. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 7 - 12 July 1977

Annual Fair Application Letter, c1936 - 1998

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.32
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter from Mrs Price applying for space at the fair. Manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1936 - 1998

Annual Fair Arrangement Details, 1970

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.34
Scope and Contents

Manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 1970

Annual Fair Bank Tender Document, 1964

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.36
Scope and Contents

Manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 1964

Annual Fair Conditions and Regulations Document, October 1967

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.24
Scope and Contents

Includes list of issued parking permits. Manuscript, 6pp.

Dates: October 1967

Annual Fair Footpath Lettings Schedule, 1960

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.21
Scope and Contents

List of names and streets. Manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: 1960

Annual Fair Footpath Lettings Schedule, 1962

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.27
Scope and Contents

List of names and streets. Manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: 1962

Annual Fair Lettings List, 1958

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.6
Scope and Contents

Includes number of site, name of owner, size of frontage and price. Manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: 1958

Annual Fair Lettings List, 1966

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.11
Scope and Contents

Manuscript, 1p.

Dates: 1966

Annual Fair Lettings List, c1936 - 1998

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.37
Scope and Contents

Includes the number of the allocated site, the name of the ride owner, the size of the frontage of the ride and the price. Manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: c1936 - 1998

Annual Fair Meeting Minutes, 1936

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.16
Scope and Contents

Minutes of a meeting regarding the re-letting of small spaces at the fair. Manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: 1936

Annual Fair Name and Stall Size List, c1936 - 1998

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.23
Scope and Contents

Manuscript, 3pp.

Dates: c1936 - 1998