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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1056 Collections and/or Records:

Showmen's Guild Membership Tablet, c1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178Z66.2
Scope and Contents

Blue, oval, enamel sign with cream type reading Showmens Guild of Gt. Britain and Ireland. This tables it the propery of the Guild. Membership Tablet. The sign was taken off McIndoe's Fowler traction engine 'Rob Roy'.

Dates: c1940 - 1949

Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Item, 12 November 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178Z19.1
Scope and Contents

Showmen's Guild of Great Britain with Mss notes on reverse.

Dates: 12 November 1986

Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain Membership Card, 1927

 Item
Reference code: 178Z7.3
Scope and Contents

Yorkshire section membership card.

Dates: 1927

Showmen's Guild Records , 1942 - 1950

 File
Reference code: 178H43.3
Scope and Contents

Three Showmen's Guild membership cards, a letter adressed about arrangements for Doncaster fair and two receipts, one for the payment of a stall.

Dates: 1942 - 1950

Showmen's Guild Scrapbook, 1934 - 1972

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 19: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.5
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing news about changes and the demise of the British fairground, Pat Collins, the Second World War, living wagons, the circus and Bertram Mills from various newspapers.

Dates: 1934 - 1972

Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0205
Content Description

Reports, training pack, event and promotional leaflets, merchandise (badges, notebook, flag and t-shirt) and photographs, relating to the work, activities and services offered by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity, compiled by founder and chairman, Sheldon Chadwick. Accompanied by two digital films made by the charity titled, ‘A Showmen’s Life’ and ‘I Want to Help’.

Dates: c2022 - 2023

Shufflebottom Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0014
Scope and Contents The main part of the collection consists of material relating to the Shufflebottom family and receipts and posters advertising their latest attractions. The second half of the collection relates to the Waddington family and Margaret Shufflebottom's later marriage to Arthur Bird.The Shufflebottom collection consists of photographs, diaries, albums, account books and assorted ephemera associated with the family's history on the fair. The photographic material dates from 1890 to the...
Dates: c1890 - 1989

Sixteenth Great Working of Steam Engines Poster, 14 - 16 September 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.3
Scope and Contents

Stourpaine Bushes, Blandford, Dorset. Printed by C.J. Creed Printer Broadoak, Bridport.

Dates: 14 - 16 September 1984

Sketch for Unspecified Ride, c1930 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178M5.5
Scope and Contents

Hand drawn sketch for unspecified round ride.

Dates: c1930 - 1989

Sketches and Spefications, 1919 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.22
Scope and Contents

Rough sketches and specifications for Risi see 178V10.35 for drawings. 3p.p.

Dates: 1919 - 1920

Sketches of People on Fairground Rides, 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178V21.8
Scope and Contents

Pencil sketches of people on fairground rides, including gallopers, at the Goose Fair by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: 1947

Slides of Kirkaldy Fair, 18 May 1981

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C134.29
Scope and Contents

Colour slides taken at Kirkaldy Fair by George McIndoe as inserts to a documentary on Scottish fairgrounds. Most of the images cover the arrival and build up of the rides, trucks and wagons and some show fairground families, including Testo, Biddall and Wilmot's. There are also photographs of the opening ceremony with the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries and members of the Showman's Guild as well as Carl Pinder's with his clown face painting both and a series of the fair at night.

Dates: 18 May 1981

Smart Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0079
Scope and Contents

This collection contains posters, programmes, letters, film, business records and a large number of family and circus photographs. This unique family collection charts the history of the Smart family from their beginnings as fairground showmen to presenting one of the greatest British circuses.

Dates: c1880 - 2014

Some Showmen's Engines Booklet (Part One), c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Peter Black Box 1: Series 178C145; Series 178Z76
Reference code: 178Z76.2
Scope and Contents

Printed booklet titled, 'Some Showmen's Engines and their Dimensions (Part One)' by 'Driver', produced for The Showland Library Leaflet No. 1. Includes photographs and specifications of engines made by Charles Burrell & Sons Ltd of Thetford, William Foster & Co. Ltd of Lincoln and Richard Garrett & Sons Ltd of Leiston. This booklet formerly belonged to Peter Black.

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Some Showmen's Engines Booklet (Part Two), c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Peter Black Box 1: Series 178C145; Series 178Z76
Reference code: 178Z76.3
Scope and Contents

Printed booklet titled, 'Some Showmen's Engines and their Dimensions (Part Two)' by 'Driver', produced for The Showland Library Leaflet No. 3. Includes photographs and specifications of engines made by Charles Burrell & Sons Ltd of Thetford, William Foster & Co. Ltd of Lincoln, John Fowler & Co. (Leeds) Ltd of Leeds, Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies Ltd of Ipswich and Wallis & Steevens Ltd of Basingstoke. This booklet formerly belonged to Peter Black.

Dates: c1920 - 1950

South Tyne Traction Engine Rally Programme, 16 - 17 June 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.16
Scope and Contents

South Tyne Traction Engine Rally, Nick Grange Farm, Hexham. Printed: Newcastle, Dunelm Publishing Company. 24pp, illustrated.

Dates: 16 - 17 June 1979

South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Steam Traction and Veteran Vehicle Rally Programme, 17 - 18 May 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.6
Scope and Contents

South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Steam Traction and Veteran Vehicle Rally, Wadworth, near Doncaster. 32pp, illustrated.

Dates: 17 - 18 May 1964

Specimen Book of Stock Cuts, Ledger Job Office, 1869

 Item
Reference code: 178H36.1
Scope and Contents

Illustrated sampler of stocks of American circus, fairground and theatrical posters. Printed by the Enquirer Printing Company, 519p.p.

Dates: 1869

Stanley Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 21 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.900
Scope and Contents

Shaw. 3 big rides, coconut shy, bingo stall. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 18 - 21 August c1975

Steam Engine Rally and Fete Programme, 11 June 1962

 Item
Reference code: 178K32.12
Scope and Contents

Steam Engine Rally and Fete, Elham, near Canterbury. 8p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 11 June 1962