Fairground art
Found in 425 Collections and/or Records:
Jim Bassett Collection
Colour photographs of fairground transport and rides taken by Jim Bassett.
Jimmy Williams Collection
Black and white copy prints and negatives and three items of ephemera relating to the Williams family.
Joe Hives Collection
Black and white photographs of fairground rides, transport, sideshows, boxing booths and showmen and women.
John and Mabel Strudwick Collection
This collection contains black and white and colour photographs and postcards, some originals and some copies, including one World War I soldier photograph, and some colour photographs, as well as a newspaper clipping, a baptism certificate and a recent letter from BBC Northamptonshire.
John Gale Collection
Photographs taken by John Gale, including a collection of negatives from his favourite fairs: Newcastle Town Moor, Durham Miners' Gala, Houghton Feast, Northallerton and his home town of Wolsingham. There are also a number of newspaper cuttings, circus and rally programmes.
Jungle Design, c1930 - 1939
Art Deco style, colour design for Codona's Jungle ride entrance.
Lang Wheels Rides Photographs, c1950 - 1959
Balck and white photographs of dodgem cars, roundabouts and other machines, of which 49 relate to Lang Wheels Manufacturing Limited.
London Fairs Film, c1959 - 1972
Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of London fairs including Blackheath and Clapham. 8mm format. Silent. Along with locations, title reads: 'Dad' and 'Mrs Ayers'.
Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection
This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings
Margaret Whitaker Collection
Fairground drawings and photographs by Margaret Whitaker.
Marshall and Scott Family Collection
Black and white photographs of the Marshall and Scott families, including photographs and correspondence related to Walter Marshall while serving on the RAF during WWII, the Kayes Brothers' Family Circus, the Baker Family and some images of members of the Testo family as well as other performers and acts. Additionally there are circus programmes, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, birth, marriage and death certificates and Wills.
Martin Burridge Collection
Small collection of black and white photographs of fairground personalities in Devon and Cornwall taken by Martin Burridge.
Milk Churn Drawing, c1930 - 1949
Sket of humorous scene showing a milk van taking a corner next to a man on the road and spilling milk onto him. Pencil on grid line paper.
Mirror Frame Drawing, c1875 - 1899
Design for a mirror with heavily decorated frame with folliage. Pencil on paper.
Monographs and Articles, 1965 - 1997
Articles and monographs on fairgrounds, boxing booths and education.
Monographs and Articles, c1960 - 1989
Monographs and articles written by Rowland Scott on all aspects of fairgrounds. Includes a large number of articles Rowland wrote for the Fairground Mercury.
Monographs, Articles and Research Material, c1980 - 2000
Interview transcriptions and research material carried out by Paul Braithwaite for various books, including 'Arcades & Slot Machines', 'A Palace on Wheels' and 'Overboats'.
Motorcycle Drawing, c1930 - 1949
Sketch showing a couple on a motorcycle overtaking a child on a tricycle. Pencil on grid line paper.
Mule and Cart Drawing, c1900 - 1929
Sketch of humorous scene showing a mule pulling a cart with two people and a load on it, seating on the road at a stop sign. Pencil on grid lined paper.
Musicians Gondola Drawing, c1900 - 1929
Design for a gondola car showing a musician at each end of the car. Pencil on paper.