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Scrivens, Kevin, Born c1960

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Born c1960

Biography

Kevin Scrivens is a fairground enthusiast, historian and co-author of many fairground book titles with Stephen Smith including; Gallopers: Survey of All Existing Sets of British-built Galloping Horses,Hull Fair: An Illustrated History, George Kilvington Fairground Photographs and Notes, Philip Bradley Fairground Photographs and Notes, Moonrocket: the Thriller Ride of the Thirties, Showmen of the Past: Hancocks of the West, The Harry Lee Story, The Electric Scenic Railway, Travelling Cinematograph Show, Anderton and Rowland's Illusion and Reality, The Circular Steam Switchback, Steam Yachts and editor of Showmen of the Past CHICKEN JOE The Man You All Know.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Lang Wheels Rides Photographs, c1950 - 1959

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C23
Scope and Contents

Balck and white photographs of dodgem cars, roundabouts and other machines, of which 49 relate to Lang Wheels Manufacturing Limited.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Monographs, Articles and Research Material, c1970 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178B21
Scope and Contents

Paul Angel's photographs sale lists and some items of research on switchbacks.

Dates: c1970 - 2000

Paul Angel Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0059
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs both taken and collected by Paul Angel, associated notes, newspaper cuttings and 2 videos relating to fairs, seaside and amusement parks and the preservation movement.

Dates: 1970 - 2005

Photographs, 1988 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C18
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairgrounds, fairground rides, transport, fairground families, fairground art and showmen and women.

Dates: 1988 - 1989

Photographs, May 1994

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C19
Scope and Contents

Colour Photogrpahs of fairgrounds taken largely in the Greater London area.

Dates: May 1994

Photographs, c1950 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178C18, 178C19, 178C23
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of fairgrounds, faiground rides and rides by the Lang Wheels amusement rides manufacturing company.

Dates: c1950 - 1994

Scrivens and Smith Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0013
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairgrounds, fairground rides and scenes and black and white photographs of Lang Wheels dodgem cars and two artist's impressions of Lang Wheels aerodrome. Also contains cassette recordings of showman John Ling's memories of travelling life.

Dates: c1950 - 1994

Switchback Rides Research Material, c1970 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178B21.14
Scope and Contents

Written research on Switchback rides. Includes material from other authors such as Kevin Scrivens. Exercise book with inserted notes and letters from third parties, 4p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1999