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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1158 Collections and/or Records:

Plans for Unspecified Model, c1930 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178M5.6
Scope and Contents

Hand drawn plans for unspecified model, possibly Tunnel Railway engine.

Dates: c1930 - 1989

Plans for Unspecified Ride, c1930 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178M5.7
Scope and Contents

Hand drawn scrap notes for unspecified model.

Dates: c1930 - 1989

Plans for Wonderland Organ, c1930 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178M5.8
Scope and Contents

Hand drawn plans of part of Wonderland organ.

Dates: c1930 - 1989

Poem for James Noyce's Gallopers, c1930 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178S4.2
Scope and Contents

Poem for James Noyce’s Golden Gallopers written by J. Mills.

Dates: c1930 - 1979

Pontefract Fun Fair Poster, 22 April - 27 May c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.955
Scope and Contents

Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 22 April - 27 May c1975

Popeye Fairground Ride Poster, c1937 - 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1104
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Popeye in the centre of the poster riding the Moonrocket.

Dates: c1937 - 1945

Popeye Fairground Ride Poster, c1937 - 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1105
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Popeye in the centre of the poster riding the Moonrocket.

Dates: c1937 - 1945

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Posters, c1980 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178R41
Scope and Contents

Fairground, circus and steam engine rally posters collected by Chris Russell.

Dates: c1980 - 1994

Posters, 1992

 Series
Reference code: 178R59
Scope and Contents

Posters for the Goose Fair, collected by Eleanor Rayner

Dates: 1992

Priddy Fair Film, 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178D2.1
Scope and Contents

Film documentary of the Priddy Fair in Somerset produced by Journey Productions, made by Liz Gray and Steve Sklair and sponsored by the Fairground Association of Great Britain. Featuring showman John Cole. VHS PAL tape format.

Dates: 1983

Proclamations, c1930 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178S4
Scope and Contents

Great Dorset Steam Fair Thanksgiving service and James Noyce's gallopers poem.

Dates: c1930 - 1979

Programme Souvenir De La Exposition Regionale: Agricole - Commerciale - Industrielle, 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178K36.6
Scope and Contents

Printed souvenir programme for an agricultural fair organised by Societe Cooperative Agricole de Chicoutimi, France. The Sensational Denvers' performed their knife throwing act at this event, and the programme includes information about their performance, illustrated with three black and white photographs of Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman), and his assistant, Olga. Cream booklet, with red and green illustrations and text on the cover, and black text and images inside, 33pp.

Dates: 1951

Programmes, 1962 - 1971

 Series
Reference code: 178K32
Scope and Contents

Programmes for steam engine rallies organised by various societies including East Anglian Traction Engine Club, Rempston Steam Treaction, Bysteam, Chiltern Traction Engine Club and others.

Dates: 1962 - 1971

Programmes, c1800 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178K43
Scope and Contents

A collection of mainly British and international circus programmes and some variety and music hall programmes containing circus acts.

Dates: c1800 - 2019

Programmes, 1902 - 1993

 Series
Reference code: 178K3
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to steam fairs, traction engine rallies, machine clubs and vintage vehicle fairs.

Dates: 1902 - 1993

Programmes, 1975 - 2004

 Series
Reference code: 178K57
Scope and Contents

Souvenir newspapers relating to the history of the Goose Fair, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.

Dates: 1975 - 2004

Programmes, 1932 - 1960

 Series
Reference code: 178K36
Scope and Contents

Show and event programmes featuring performances by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) and his wife, Olga Norman, who performed a knife throwing act together, often known as The Sensational Denvers.

Dates: 1932 - 1960

Pudsey Feast Poster, 13 - 21 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.904
Scope and Contents

J. Ling. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 13 - 21 August c1975

Pudsey Feast Poster, 12 - 20 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.936
Scope and Contents

J. Ling. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 12 - 20 August c1975