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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1020 Collections and/or Records:

Notebooks, 1957

 Series
Reference code: 178P3
Scope and Contents

Notes about rides and patents compiled by David Braithwaite.

Dates: 1957

Notes about Patents, 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178P3.1
Scope and Contents

Loose sheets containing notes about patents, fairground rides and photographs compiled by David Braithwaite.

Dates: 1957

Notes on Research for ‘Overboats’ Book, c1980 - 2000

 File
Reference code: 178B23.3
Scope and Contents

Notes on research conducted by Paul Braithwaite for ‘Overboats’ book and other research material including photocopies of newspaper articles, photographs and certificates of engineering inspections and certificates of insurance.

Dates: c1980 - 2000

Notes, Transcripts and Research Material for ‘A Palace on Wheels’ Book, c1980 - 2000

 File
Reference code: 178B23.4
Scope and Contents

Notes, transcripts on interviews and research material for ‘A Palace on Wheels’ book, including a typed manuscript of the book and photocopies of images of fairground wagons.

Dates: c1980 - 2000

Nottingham 700th Goose Fair Poster, 5 - 9 October 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.21
Scope and Contents

Night-time photograph by Gary Hope of areal view of the fair with a cartoon goose on bottom left.

Dates: 5 - 9 October 1994

Nottingham Goose Fair and Hull Fair Photographs, 1994

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C8
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of Nottingham Goose Fair and Hull Fair.

Dates: 1994

Nottingham Goose Fair Handbill, c1990 - 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.4
Scope and Contents

Colour folding handbill with extensive text and black and white and colour photographs.

Dates: c1990 - 2010

Nottingham Goose Fair Handbill, c1990 - 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.5
Scope and Contents

Colour folding handbill with extensive text and black and white and colour photographs.

Dates: c1990 - 2010

Nottingham Goose Fair List of Rides, 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178M7.1
Scope and Contents

List of rides and names at Nottingham Goose Fair by David Braithwaite.

Dates: 1965

Nottingham Goose Fair Plans, 1979 - 2002

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M2.1
Scope and Contents

Plans showing the location of rides and names of showmen/women. Drawn by the Markets and Fairs Department, Nottingham.

Dates: 1979 - 2002

Number Two Film, 1945

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.80
Scope and Contents

8mm, Kodascope Eight. A film by Noel Drewe and his father Frank. Battersea fun fair, Southend-on-Sea. Possibly two films together, one in colour, one in black and white, both Silent. Hand written insert is in a separate, labelled envelope within box. Immediate Post War Period. Copied to DVD 5 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: 1945

Oaks Park Fun Fair Poster, 21 - 30 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.961
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. Ling. Waltzer, dodgem, Noah’s Ark, Divebomber, Big Wheel, Octopus, Ghost Train . Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 21 - 30 August c1975

Oaks Park Fun Fair, Sheffield Poster, 26 August - 4 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.907
Scope and Contents

Waltzer, dodgem, speedway, Noah’s Ark. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 26 August - 4 September c1975

Oaks Park Fun Fair, Sheffield Poster, 26 August - 3 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.909
Scope and Contents

Waltzer, dodgems, speedway, Noah’s Ark. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 26 August - 3 September c1975

Oaks Park Spring Bank Holiday and Jubilee Fair Poster, 27 May - 11 June 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.951
Scope and Contents

Beverley Racecourse, Sheffield. Shaw. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 27 May - 11 June 1977

Oaks Park Spring Fair Poster, 22 May - 7 June c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.972
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. Satellite, Dodgems. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 22 May - 7 June c1975

O'Connor-Toulmin Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0025
Scope and Contents

The collection contains photographs, including early family photographs of the O'Connor family, contemporary research, journal articles and books written by Vanessa Toulmin. Also included in the collection are manuscripts and newspaper cuttings.

Dates: c1900 - 2001

Old Nottingham Goose Fair: A Story in Pictures, 1975

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

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, 'Old Nottingham Goose Fair: A Story in Pictures'. Includes a timeline covering the history of the Goose Fair from 1284. Illustrated with reproductions of advertisements and photographs of the fair taken between 1855 and 1950 47pp.

Dates: 1975

One of the Old School, c2005 - 2006

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

Typed transcription of an article, titled 'One of the Old School', concerning the life and career of actor and acrobat, James Rayner, written by Tom Norman for The World's Fair on 1 May 1926. The article also includes details of the acting career of James Rayner's late wife, Elizabeth Rayner (nee Parkin). Accompanied by two pages of photocopied photographs of unidentified members of the Rayner family, 4pp.

Dates: c2005 - 2006

Original Artwork, c1940 - 1949

 Series
Reference code: 178V21
Scope and Contents

Drawings and sketches of fiargrounds, fairground rides and behind the scenes sketches showing showmen and women carrying out domestic jobs drawned by Margaret Whitaker at Tiverton Fair in Devon and Nottingham Goose Fair.

Dates: c1940 - 1949