Roberto, Frankie, Born c1985 (Theme Park Enthusiast)
Dates
- Existence: Born c1985
Biography
Frankie Roberto is a digital designer and technologist based in London and a theme park enthusiast and researcher.
As a child he regularly visited Chessington World of Adventures, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, fascinated by both the rides and the theming and design of the parks.
Of particular interest is the rich history of Alton Towers, depicting its transformation from pleasure gardens to a modern leisure resort.
Frankie continues to visit theme parks with his daughter.
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, c1920 - 1999
White and black type on green background, grey and black illustration of lion and shield on top section and black and white illustration of lake and building in a park on bottom section on the front cover, inside black and white photographs and text and site plan, 16p.p.
Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, c1920 - 1999
Blue and black type on white background, grey and black illustration of lion and shield on top section and blue and white border on the front cover, inside black and white photographs and text and site plan, 18p.p.
Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, c1920 - 1999
Blue and black type on white background, grey and black illustration of lion and shield on top section and blue and white border on the front cover, inside black and white photographs and text and site plan, 18p.p.
Chessington World of Adventures Postcard, c1987 - 1999
Postcard from Chessington World of Adventures with colour photographs on a tiger, two elephants, a polar bear and a lion, with red and white type.
Excursion to Alton Towers, Leek and Rudyard Lake Train Departure Times, 6 August 1939
Flyer showing arrival and departure times of trains as part of a day excursion to Alton Towers, Leek and Rudyard Lake. Green type.
Frankie Roberto Collection
Photographs, programmes, plans, trade and advertising material, tickets, badges and other items of ephemera for British theme parks and attractions, including Alton Towers, Pleasure Land, Thorpe Park and Legoland.
Guide and Game Book to Chessington World of Adventures, 2003
Guide book to Chessington World of Adventures, with games and vouchers. Light blue background with red, blue, green and orange type, and a colour image of a ride at the park.
Maps and Guides for Various Theme Parks, 1980, 1988, 2003 - 2007
Maps and guides for various different theme parks including Thorpe Park, Disneyland Paris and Legoland.
Maps and Plans, 1980 - 1981, 1988
Various maps and guides for various different theme parks including Thorpe Park, Disneyland Paris, Alton Towers and Legoland.
Maps for Alton Towers, 1981, 1992, 2000 - 2006
A range of maps and guides for Alton Towers.
Photographs, c1900 - 1999
Photographs and postcards of Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adverntures, Crystal Palace and Thorpe Park, showing sites, rides and other amusements.
Pin Badges, c1920 - 1999
Pin badges of varying sizes and designs from different attractions and theme parks including, 18 from Alton Towers, 3 from Chester Zoo, 3 from Paultons Park, 3 from Thorpe Park, 2 from Flamingo Park Zoo, 1 from American Theme Park, 1 from West Midland Safari Park, 1 from Drayton Manor Park, 1 from Woburn Abbey, 1 from Woburn Wild Animal Kingdom, 1 from National Railway Museum, 1 from British Museum, 1 from Science Museum and 1 from Techniquest.
Programme of Alton Towers Bands, 25 May - 31 August 1958
Blue programme of bands at Alton Towers. Black and white illustration of a lion with a shield and knight's helmet, black type. Also includes a map and points of interest.
The History of Alton Towers Booklet, c1920 - 1999
Souvenir booklet containing the history of Alton Towers. Colour photograph of lake and building on a green background with golden foliage border and type on front cover, inside colour and black and white photographs and text, 20p.p.
The History of Alton Towers Booklet, c1920 - 1999
Souvenir booklet containing the history of Alton Towers. Colour photograph of lake and building on a green background with golden foliage border and type on front cover, inside colour and black and white photographs and text, 20p.p.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Orange postcard with blue, white and orange type, from the ride Colossus at Thorpe Park.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Postcard with photographs from Tidal Wave ride at Thorpe Park, including light blue, dark blue and white logo.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Postcard with photographs from Vortex ride at Thorpe Park, including orange type.
Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999
Postcard with photographs from Detonator ride at Thorpe Park, including black, white and red logo.
Tickets, c1920 - 1999
Tickets to various attractions, including Thorpe Park and Alton Towers.
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 42
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Amusement rides 17
- Animals 6
- Fairground art 1
- Log flume 3
- Pleasure gardens 3