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Dawson, George, c1938 - 2018 (Fairground Enthusiast)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: c1938 - 2018

Biography

George Dawson was a fair and steam enthusiast from Kendal in the Lake District, Cumbria.

During his long standing interest in the travelling fairground, George was involved with various societies and preservation groups and helped organise a number of steam rallies.

George was a volunteer operator of the fairground organ housed at Levens Hall just outside Kendal.

George died in 2018.

Found in 95 Collections and/or Records:

A Spectacular In Steam Programme, 22 - 23 July 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.21
Scope and Contents

A Spectacular In Steam, Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent. 12pp, illustrated.

Dates: 22 - 23 July 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

An Old Man’s Tale, George Dawson’s Memories of Kendal Fairs Monograph, c1967 - 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178B15.1
Scope and Contents

A Monograph of an unpublished manuscript.

Dates: c1967 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection

Anglesey Rally Programmes, 1983 - 1985

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.5(i-ii)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rallies.

Dates: 1983 - 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Bolton Christmas Circus Spectacular Handbill, 19 December c1969 - 6 January c1970

 Item
Reference code: 178T6.3
Scope and Contents

2nd Annual Christmas Circus Spectacular, Bolton. 2pp, illustrated. Printed by A. Taylor & Sons, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Dates: 19 December c1969 - 6 January c1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection

Bromyard Gala Society Committee Great Herefordshire County Show and Rally Programme, 26 June 1981 - 5 July 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.28
Scope and Contents

Bromyard Gala Society Committee Great Herefordshire County Show and Rally. 83pp, illustrated.

Dates: 26 June 1981 - 5 July 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally Programme, 30 - 31 May 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.26(i)
Scope and Contents

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally, Carrington Park, Manchester. 78pp, illustrated.

Dates: 30 - 31 May 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally Programme, 25 - 26 May 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.26(ii)
Scope and Contents

Carrington Park Traction Engine Rally, Carrington Park, Manchester. 48pp, illustrated.

Dates: 25 - 26 May 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Castle Howard Rally Programmes, 1967 - 1976

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.10(i-iv)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to Steam Fairs at Castle Howard.

Dates: 1967 - 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Chadderton and Failsworth Rotary Club Grand Steam Fair and Traction Engine Rally Programme, 31 May 1975 - 1 June 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.29
Scope and Contents

Chadderton and Failsworth Rotary Club Grand Steam Fair and Traction Engine Rally, Boundary Park, Oldham. 6pp, illustrated.

Dates: 31 May 1975 - 1 June 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Cheddar Traction Engine Show and Rally Programme, 6 - 7 September 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.27
Scope and Contents

First Cheddar Traction Engine Show and Rally, Cheddar. With motor cars, motor cycles and organs. 30pp, illustrated.

Dates: 6 - 7 September 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Cookes Royal Circus Handbill, 13 January 1902

 Item
Reference code: 178T6.2
Scope and Contents

Cookes Royal Circus, Featuring Mr James Newsom and his performing mules, Edinburugh. 1pp, illustrated.

Dates: 13 January 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Bishop’s Castle Rally Programme, 25 August 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.11
Scope and Contents

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Bishop’s Castle Rally. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 25 August 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Traction Engine, Veteran Car & Vintage Motor Cycle Rally Programme, 3 August 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.12
Scope and Contents

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Traction Engine, Veteran Car & Vintage Motor Cycle Rally, Church Stretton. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 3 August 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Dumfries & Galloway Vintage Machine Club Vintage Exhibition Programme, 28 - 29 May 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.13
Scope and Contents

Dumfries & Galloway Vintage Machine Club Vintage Exhibition, Park Farm, Dumfries. 44pp, Illustrated.

Dates: 28 - 29 May 1983
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

George Dawson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0018
Scope and Contents

The collection contains numerous photographs, newspaper cuttings relating to traction engines and 40 rally programmes.

Dates: 1902 - 1983
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Grand Transport Extravaganza Programme, 28 - 30 August 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.19
Scope and Contents

Grand Transport Extravaganza, Crich Tramway Museum, Derbyshire. 15pp, illustrated.

Dates: 28 - 30 August 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Transport Rally Programmes

Great Dorset Steam Fair Programmes, 1972 - 1985

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.7(i-xi)
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to The Great Dorset Steam Fair.

Dates: 1972 - 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair Programme, 11 - 12 August 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.10(ii)
Scope and Contents

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair, Castle Howard, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated.

Dates: 11 - 12 August 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Castle Howard Rally Programmes

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair Programme, 10 - 11 August 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.10(iii)
Scope and Contents

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair, Castle Howard, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated.

Dates: 10 - 11 August 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Castle Howard Rally Programmes

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair Programme, 7 - 8 August 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.10(iv)
Scope and Contents

Great Yorkshire Steam Fair, Castle Howard, Yorkshire. 44pp, illustrated.

Dates: 7 - 8 August 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Dawson Collection / Programmes / Castle Howard Rally Programmes

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