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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1158 Collections and/or Records:

Bob Wilson’s Fun Fair Poster, 16 - 19 July c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.34
Scope and Contents

Rectory Park, Northolt. Colour lithograph of fun fair attractions with red border with yellow spots.

Dates: 16 - 19 July c1980s

Bob Wilson’s Fun Fair Presents Abingdon Town Centre Fun Fair Poster, Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 October c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.13
Scope and Contents

Black type over white background with colour border with balloons, circus top and dodgem. Printed by Bailey and Sons Ltd., Somercotes, Derbyshire.

Dates: Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 October c1980s

Bolton-on-Dearne Fair Poster, 24 - 29 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.966
Scope and Contents

Shaw. Waltzer, Moonwalk, Haunted Castle. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 24 - 29 July c1975

Bolton-on-Dearne Fair Poster, 9 - 14 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.935
Scope and Contents

Shaw. Waltzer, Moonwalk, Haunted Castle. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 9 - 14 August c1975

Bolton-on-Dearne Fair Poster, 14 - 26 March c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.913
Scope and Contents

Shaw. Waltzer, Speedway. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 14 - 26 March c1975

Bolton-on-Dearne Fair Poster, 31 March - 5 April c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.921
Scope and Contents

Shaw. Waltzer, Speedway. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 31 March - 5 April c1975

Brayshaw Living Van Cheque, 25 February 1939

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178H22.3
Scope and Contents

Cheque for £250, signed by Walter Marshall for the payment of a Brayshaw Living Van, 1p.

Dates: 25 February 1939

Brendan Walker Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0171
Scope and Contents

Colour portrait photographs of people on thrill fairground rides by Brendan Walker.

Dates: 2004 - 2005

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, c1949 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178H34
Scope and Contents

Various items related to Barbara Buttrick professional career.

Dates: c1949 - 1999

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, 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, 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