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Roberto, Frankie, Born c1985 (Theme Park Enthusiast)

 Person

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

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.15
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, c1920 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.16
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Alton Towers Souvenir Guide, c1920 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.17
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Chessington World of Adventures Postcard, c1987 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.4
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1987 - 1999

Excursion to Alton Towers, Leek and Rudyard Lake Train Departure Times, 6 August 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.4
Scope and Contents

Flyer showing arrival and departure times of trains as part of a day excursion to Alton Towers, Leek and Rudyard Lake. Green type.

Dates: 6 August 1939

Frankie Roberto Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0155
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1900 - 2006

Guide and Game Book to Chessington World of Adventures, 2003

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.6
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 2003

Maps and Guides for Various Theme Parks, 1980, 1988, 2003 - 2007

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M18.2
Scope and Contents

Maps and guides for various different theme parks including Thorpe Park, Disneyland Paris and Legoland.

Dates: 1980; 1988; 2003 - 2007

Maps and Plans, 1980 - 1981, 1988

 Series
Reference code: 178M18
Scope and Contents

Various maps and guides for various different theme parks including Thorpe Park, Disneyland Paris, Alton Towers and Legoland.

Dates: 1980 - 1981; 1988

Maps for Alton Towers, 1981, 1992, 2000 - 2006

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M18.1
Scope and Contents

A range of maps and guides for Alton Towers.

Dates: 1981; 1992; 2000 - 2006

Photographs, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178C117
Scope and Contents

Photographs and postcards of Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adverntures, Crystal Palace and Thorpe Park, showing sites, rides and other amusements.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Pin Badges, c1920 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178Z55.1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Programme of Alton Towers Bands, 25 May - 31 August 1958

 Item
Reference code: 178K46.1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 25 May - 31 August 1958

The History of Alton Towers Booklet, c1920 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.21
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

The History of Alton Towers Booklet, c1920 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z55.22
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.9
Scope and Contents

Orange postcard with blue, white and orange type, from the ride Colossus at Thorpe Park.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.10
Scope and Contents

Postcard with photographs from Tidal Wave ride at Thorpe Park, including light blue, dark blue and white logo.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.11
Scope and Contents

Postcard with photographs from Vortex ride at Thorpe Park, including orange type.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Thorpe Park Postcard, c1922 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.12
Scope and Contents

Postcard with photographs from Detonator ride at Thorpe Park, including black, white and red logo.

Dates: c1922 - 1999

Tickets, c1920 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178Z55.3
Scope and Contents

Tickets to various attractions, including Thorpe Park and Alton Towers.

Dates: c1920 - 1999

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 42
Collection 1
 
Subject
Amusement rides 17
Animals 6
Fairground art 1
Log flume 3
Pleasure gardens 3
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