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Bradley, Philip W, Active 1920 - 1999

 Person

Biography

Philip Bradley was a fairground enthusiast, whose thorough documentation of his journeys enabled him to build a detailed knowledge of fairground machinery. He travelled across the UK to increase his knowledge of fairgrounds, although his main focus was in the Greater London and Surrey areas.

Philip developed a vast collection of photographs documenting developments of fairgrounds and machinery from pre-war fairgrounds to the blackout fairs of the Second World War and the more modern machinery of the nineties. Furthermore, his interest and detailed note taking enabled him to create a variety of models, which were noted for their accuracy.

His photographs were used in his magazine articles, including those written in the Engineer in the 1950s and in the many books on fairgrounds that he contributed to.

The Philip Bradley archive is held at Surrey History Centre.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Weeks Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0002
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs of fairgrounds and steam engines, journal articles, newspaper cuttings, correspondence and books on railways, engineering, fairgrounds and other related topics.

Dates: c1920 - 2000

Monographs, 1954 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 128B3
Scope and Contents

Monographs on fairground related topics by various authors.

Dates: 1954 - 1994

Philip Bradley Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0026
Dates: 1885 - 1950

Photographs, 1885 - 1950

 File
Reference code: 178C43
Scope and Contents

13 black and white photographs of fairground scenes, carvings, animals and performers by various authors.

Dates: 1885 - 1950

The Development of Fairground Machinery Monograph, 16 July - 3 September 1954

 Item
Reference code: 178B3.1
Scope and Contents

Some notes on the development of fairground machinery. A series published in 'The Engineer' by P.W. Bradley.

Dates: 16 July - 3 September 1954

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Type
Archival Object 3
Collection 2
 
Subject
Amusement rides 4
Animals 1
Engineering 3
Fairground art 3
Gallopers 1