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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1158 Collections and/or Records:

Loose Notes, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.64
Scope and Contents

Loose sheets of rough notes, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

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

Loose Notes, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.65
Scope and Contents

Loose sheets of rough notes, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

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

Loughborough Fair Film, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178D7.1
Scope and Contents

Colour film of Loughborough Fair build up. Original on 8mm, copies on D-BETA and DVD 5 by Joanna Braithwaite. No leader.

Dates: 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Films

Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0081
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Dates: c1900 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Yesteryear Rally Programme, 8 - 9 September 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.3(i)
Scope and Contents

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association 13th Annual Yesteryear Rally, Gredington Park, Hanmer. 56pp, illustrated.

Dates: 8 - 9 September 1984
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Yesteryear Rally Programmes

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Yesteryear Rally Programme, 12 - 13 September 1987

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.3(ii)
Scope and Contents

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association 16th Annual Yesteryear Rally, Gredington Park, Hanmer. 64pp, illustrated.

Dates: 12 - 13 September 1987
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Yesteryear Rally Programmes

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Yesteryear Rally Programme, 9 - 10 September 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.3(iii)
Scope and Contents

Malpas Vintage Machinery Association 18th Annual Yesteryear Rally, Hampton Hall, Hampton. 68pp, illustrated.

Dates: 9 - 10 September 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Yesteryear Rally Programmes

Manchester Corporation Bill Opposition, 1949 - 1950

 Sub-Series — Box Showmen's Guild Box 16: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.110
Scope and Contents

Contains documents related to the opposition to the Manchester Corporation Bill including information on Manchester fairs and petitions to the council.

Dates: 1949 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

Manchester Fairground Extravaganza Poster, Saturday 6 January c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.18
Scope and Contents

The Reynold Building UMIST campus. Genuine fairground items on show, models and a large selection of photographs. The Fairground Association of Great Britain. Black type and illustration of general view of fairground in the centre.

Dates: Saturday 6 January c1980s
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection / Posters

Map of Ilkeston Fair, 1975

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 2: Series 178M8
Reference code: 178M8.20(i)
Scope and Contents

Map of Ilkeston Corporation Annual Fair including Coronation Street.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection / Maps and Plans

Map of Ilkeston Fair, 1975

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 2: Series 178M8
Reference code: 178M8.20(ii)
Scope and Contents

Map of Ilkeston Corporation Annual Fair including Pimlico.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection / Maps and Plans

Map of Ilkeston Fair, 1975

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 2: Series 178M8
Reference code: 178M8.20(iii)
Scope and Contents

Map of Ilkeston Corporation Annual Fair including East Street.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection / Maps and Plans

Map of Ilkeston Fair, 1975

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 2: Series 178M8
Reference code: 178M8.20(iv)
Scope and Contents

Map of Ilkeston Corporation Annual Fair including St Andrews Drive.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection / Maps and Plans

Maps and Plans, 1938 - 1975

 Series
Reference code: 178M8
Scope and Contents

Maps and plans relating to Ilkeston Charter Fair.

Dates: 1938 - 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection

Margaret Whitaker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0140
Scope and Contents

Fairground drawings and photographs by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: c1940 - 1949; 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marisa Carnesky Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0095
Scope and Contents

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1970 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Market Bosworth Rally Programmes, 1970 - 1971

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.9(i-ii)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally.

Dates: 1970 - 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally Programme, 22 - 23 August 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.9(i)
Scope and Contents

Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally, Cadeby Lane, Market Bosworth, Warwickshire. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 22 - 23 August 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Market Bosworth Rally Programmes

Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally Programme, 21 - 22 August 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.9(ii)
Scope and Contents

Market Bosworth Steam Engine Rally, Cadeby Lane, Market Bosworth, Warwickshire. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 21 - 22 August 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Market Bosworth Rally Programmes

Markets and Fairs Financial Balance Sheet, June 1964

 Item — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.35
Scope and Contents

Income and expenditure balance sheet. Manuscript, 1p.

Dates: June 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection / Business Records

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