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Johnstone, Stuart, Active 1920 - 1980 (Fairground Enthusiast)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Active 1920 - 1980

Biography

Stuart Johnstone was a key member of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCSF). He edited the Merry-go-Round during its final years in the mid sixties. He was also the World's Fair newspaper correspondent called 'Coltswold'.

Found in 99 Collections and/or Records:

A-Z Commercial Engine Owners, [1950]

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.56
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing A-Z lists of commercial engine owners, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: [1950]

A-Z Fairs Notebook, 1925

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.55
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing a list of fairs taken from the World's Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1925

A-Z Members Notebook, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.54
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing a list of members of the Friends Circle of Showland Fans, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1950

A-Z Names Notebook, 1927

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.52
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing A-Z lists of names taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1927

A-Z Places Notebook, c1920 - 1950

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 8: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.53
Scope and Contents

Two notebook containing A-Z lists of places taken from the World’s Fair newspaper, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Amusement Park Notebook, 1955 - 1970

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.42
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists and notes on rides and attractions in coastal and inland amusement parks (organised geographically), compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1955 - 1970

Articles, c1950 - 1960

 Series
Reference code: 178B11
Scope and Contents

Collection of manuscript and typescript articles, written for the Merry Go Round, magazine of the Friendship of Showland Fans, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Auction Catalogues, 1933 - 1947

 Series
Reference code: 178J4
Scope and Contents

Auction catalogues, formerly belonging to Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1933 - 1947

Charles Presland & Sons Business Card, c1920 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178Z18.3
Scope and Contents

Business card for Charles Presland & Sons, Amusement Caterers, Canning Town

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Circus Notebook, c1960 - 1969

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 7: Series 178P2
Reference code: 178P2.43
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing lists and notes on circuses in the United Kingdom and Ireland, compiled by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Correspondence, c1930 - 1960

 Series
Reference code: 178F5
Scope and Contents

Correspondence of Stuart Johnstone, relating to his involvement in the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.

Dates: c1930 - 1960

Deakin & Sons Festival Fun Fair Ticket, c1920 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178Z18.2
Scope and Contents

Ticket for Deakin & Sons 2nd Festival Fun Fair, Sophia Gardens Field, Cardiff

Dates: c1920 - 1950

Diaries, 1930 - 1932

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.1
Scope and Contents

Diary, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1930 - 1932

Diaries, 1932 - 1933

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.2
Scope and Contents

Two diaries, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1932 - 1933

Diaries, 1932 - 1933

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.3
Scope and Contents

Four diaries, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1932 - 1933

Diaries, 1932 - 1934

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.4
Scope and Contents

Four diaries, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1932 - 1934

Diaries, 1934 - 1935

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.5
Scope and Contents

Four diaries, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1934 - 1935

Diaries, 1934 - 1935

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.6
Scope and Contents

Three diaries, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1934 - 1935

Diaries, 1935 - 1937

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.7
Scope and Contents

Four diaries, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1935 - 1937

Diaries, 1937 - 1938

 Item — Box Stuart Johnstone Box 3: Series 178B11; Series 178L2
Reference code: 178L2.8
Scope and Contents

Four diaries, kept by Stuart Johnstone.

Dates: 1937 - 1938