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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1154 Collections and/or Records:

Trade and Advertising Material, c1890 - 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178I7
Scope and Contents

Fairground ride manufacturing companies' ride specification and trade sheets including Lang Wheels, Savage Brothers, Schippers-Vanderville and Supercar Amusements among others and Wilson's Printers' fairground related supplies.

Dates: c1890 - 2006
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection

Traders Submittance Documents, c1962

 File — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.42
Scope and Contents

Includes the name of rides, stalls and pitch sizes. Manuscript.

Dates: c1962
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ilkeston Fair Collection / Business Records

Transcriptions of Interviews with Jim Bryant and Research on Bryant’s Slot Machines, September - November 1996

 File
Reference code: 178B23.2
Scope and Contents

Transcriptions of taped interviews with Jim Bryant and manuscript notes and research on Bryant’s slot machines, New Brighton Tower Company, Tom Boland, Street Automatic Machine Co. and others, for ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book.

Dates: September - November 1996
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Paul Braithwaite Collection / Monographs, Articles and Research Material

Transcriptions of Interviews with Joe Fletcher, 1996 - 1997

 File
Reference code: 178B23.1
Scope and Contents

Transcriptions of taped interviews with Joe Fletcher for Cater Books’ ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book.

Dates: 1996 - 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Paul Braithwaite Collection / Monographs, Articles and Research Material

Transport Rally Programmes, c1950 - 1983

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.11-31
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1950 - 1983
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Travelling Entertainment Research Material, 1830 - 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178U6.1
Scope and Contents

Census records from 1861-1891, newspaper clippings, showmen at fairs from 1900-1915, and other records relating to showpeople and travelling entertainment, 18.html files.

Dates: 1830 - 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection / Digital Media

Travelling Fairs Article, Published 1 January 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178B9.4
Scope and Contents

An article on travelling fairs by Richard Angove published in The Lady, London, pages 12-18. Contains illustrations.

Dates: Published 1 January 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ron Kinder Collection / Monographs and Articles

Travelling Show Notebook, 1925

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.34
Scope and Contents

Notebook listing travelling shows ordered alphabetically by showman, compiled from the World's Fair Newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1925
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Stuart Johnstone Collection / Notebooks

Travelling Show Notebook, c1920 - 1930

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 6: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.35
Scope and Contents

Notebook listing travelling shows ordered alphabetically by showman, compiled from the World's Fair Newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Stuart Johnstone Collection / Notebooks

Tucker's Fun Fair Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.661
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Speedway, waltzer. Blue and red type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Turner Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0030
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs and negatives relating to the Turner family, mourning ribbons and a certificate of marriage

Dates: c1903 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Untitled number 3 Film, c1945 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.111
Scope and Contents

8mm, Kodak. In colour, silent. Noel Drewe's film, possibly with his father. Features Tom Smith's Fair at Potten End near Berkhamstead, Flanagan's Fun Fair, The Moor, Berkhamstead Roundabouts, a Sea-front Fair, Worthing's Sea-front, and possibly Manning's. Copied to DVD 5 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1945 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Untitled Recording, c1945 - 1995

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.4
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1945 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

Untitled Recording, c1945 - 1995

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.5
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1945 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

Untitled Recording, c1945 - 1995

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.6
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1945 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

Untitled Recording, c1945 - 1995

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.9
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1945 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

Untitled Recording, c1945 - 1995

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.11
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1945 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Audio Material

Untitled Typescript, c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.36
Scope and Contents

Typescript, possibly a script for a broadcast or performance, beginning, 'Theres an old adage which says, sex makes the world go around…', thought to be written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes descriptions of a walk around a fairground, 6pp.

Dates: c1940 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Valence Park Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 22 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.931
Scope and Contents

Dagenham. T. Holland. Dodgems, Waltzer. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 18 - 22 August c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Various, c1900 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178Z21
Scope and Contents

Various items including postcards and business cards.

Dates: c1900 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection

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