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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1056 Collections and/or Records:

Brian Steptoe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0061
Scope and Contents

An audio cassette recording of a conversation between Maggie Bird (formerly Mrs. Margaret Waddington and nee Shufflebottom) and Brian Steptoe on 15th June, 1993 at Bramerton, Norfolk. There is a ten page transcript to accompany the recording.

Dates: 1993

Brierley Common Easter Fair Poster, 15 - 17 April c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.920
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 15 - 17 April c1975

British Fairground Society Badge, c1950 - 1960

 Item — Box Peter Black Box 1: Series 178C145; Series 178Z76
Reference code: 178Z76.6
Scope and Contents

Metal badge in the shape of a traction engine, and the words 'British Fairgound Society', formerly belonging to Peter Black.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

British Roundabout Proprietors Rules, 1902 - 1903

 File
Reference code: 178H9.2
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of The British Roundabout Proprietors and Showmen’s Union Rules. Typescript.

Dates: 1902 - 1903

British Spy Fired the Shot that Killed Rasputin, 2006

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178B50.2
Scope and Contents

Printed out of an article titled, 'British spy fired the shot that finished Rasputin', written by Karyn Miller, which appeared on the Telegraph Newspaper website in 2004. Includes details of new forensic evidence suggesting that Rasputin was killed by Oswald Rayner, a member of the Secret Intelligence Bureau, 2pp.

Dates: 2006

Bromyard Gala Society Committee Great Herefordshire County Show and Rally Programme, 26 June 1981 - 5 July 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.28
Scope and Contents

Bromyard Gala Society Committee Great Herefordshire County Show and Rally. 83pp, illustrated.

Dates: 26 June 1981 - 5 July 1981

Business and Personal Correspondence Belonging to Billy Wood, 1951 - 1979

 File
Reference code: 178F42.1
Scope and Contents

Various items of correspondence addressed to Billy Wood, mostly of personal nature, some mention his business, includes a letter from Bill Tomlinson regarding council refusal to grant Billy a licence to run his boxing show. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1951 - 1979

Business Card, c1960 - 1970

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178H22.2
Scope and Contents

Blue business card with golden, embossed type, for Mr W. Wright, who worked for Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd, Amusement Caterers and members of the Showmen's Guild. This card is thought to have belonged to William Wright, son-in-law of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), 1p.

Dates: c1960 - 1970

Business Records, 1902 - 1903, 12 December 1932

 Series
Reference code: 178H9
Scope and Contents

Various items of business related to the Testo family.

Dates: 1902 - 1903; 12 December 1932

Business Records, 1931 - 1956

 Series
Reference code: 178H26
Scope and Contents

Various business records related to the Dobson family's business in the faiground.

Dates: 1931 - 1956

Business Records, 1931 - 1974

 Series
Reference code: 178H33
Scope and Contents

Billy Wood's business records including boxers' personal details and promotional images.

Dates: 1931 - 1974

Business Records, c1949 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178H34
Scope and Contents

Various items related to Barbara Buttrick professional career.

Dates: c1949 - 1999

Business Records, 1889 - 2003

 Series
Reference code: 178H40
Scope and Contents

Business records containing minutes of meetings, financial records, documents related to legislation and urban planning, Showmen's Guild diaries, year books, records on the campaigns run by the Showmen on the defence of Mitcham, Norwich, Manchester, Nottingham and Cambridge fairs.

Dates: 1889 - 2003

Business Records, 1936 - 1998

 Series
Reference code: 178H11
Scope and Contents

Documents relating to Ilkeston Charter Fair including parking arrangements, fair lettings and minutes of meetings.

Dates: 1936 - 1998

Business Records, 1925 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178H43
Scope and Contents

Taking books, receipts, correspondence, licences and Showmen's Guild membership records.

Dates: 1925 - 1950

Business Records , 1888 - 1991

 File — Box Holloway Family Box 1
Reference code: 178H44
Scope and Contents

Business records related to theatre performances including six diaries of performances and four hand written play scripts entitled Buffalo Bill, Hindle Wakes, A Beautiful Criminal and King's Romance, a typed list of plays, a questionnaire for a G.V.5 permission request, a photocopy of Holloway's theatre floor plan and a letter, and a business card for Mona Holloway versitile actress and authoress. Also a floor plan of Hull Fair and a ground reference list of showmen.

Dates: 1888 - 1991

Business Records, c1921 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178H22
Scope and Contents

Business and legal records relating to the management of Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd.

Dates: c1921 - 1970

Business Records Relating to Billy Wood's Boxing Booth, 1931 - 1974

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H33.1
Scope and Contents Billy Wood's business records including address books, boxing and wrestling fight details including names of fighters and locations, takings ledger, personal contact directory from 1932 to 1959, business cards for himself and F. Ward amusement caterer, Showmen's Guild membership cards for 1971 and 1974, Ilkeston market toll fair deposit and receipts, a cheque, receipts and correspondence from Orton and Spooner for the construction of show fronts in 1931, City of Nottingham notices to...
Dates: 1931 - 1974

Bysteam Programme, 7 - 8 September 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178K32.3
Scope and Contents

Thursford. Society for the Preservation of Steam and Motor Vehicles, Rural Crafts and Bygones. 12p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 7 - 8 September 1968

Calendars, 2002

 Series
Reference code: 178N4
Scope and Contents

The Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain Golden Jubilee calendar.

Dates: 2002