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Amusement parks

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: NFCA use for Amusement Parks and Theme parks

Found in 101 Collections and/or Records:

Sanger Circus Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0154
Scope and Contents

Black and white and some colour photographs, negatives, handbills, programmes and other items of ephemera relating George Sanger's circus and the Hall by the Sea.

Dates: c1850 - 1945

Sanger Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0166
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs of George Sanger's Circus, photocopies of newspaper cuttings related to the Sanger Family and original drawings for costume designs by June Dick.

Dates: c1900 - 2018

Southsea, Hayling Island, Littlehampton and Brighton Film , 1988

 Item
Reference code: 178D6.19
Scope and Contents

Paul Angel film on VHS PAL format containing footage of amusement parks in Southsea, Hayling Island, Littlehampton and Brighton.

Dates: 1988

Souvenir Box, c1800 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z54.4
Scope and Contents

Souvenir metal box from Hall by the Sea, finished in gold paint containing a black and white photograph head and shoulders portrait of George Sanger on a transparent plastic window, General Manager Gustavus Foster on the lead, on the bottom embossed scene showing plants, a bird and a fan.

Dates: c1800 - 1999

Ted Lightbown Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0088
Scope and Contents

Promotional photographs from Rhyl pleasure beach and a large number of plans for Rhyl and associated parks. This includes Battersea festival of Britain, the Battersea Amusement Park and client parks for whom Rhyl built water chute structures.

Dates: c1910 - 1999

Telegraph About Mr Albert Grass, 3 July 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178F24.1
Scope and Contents

Telegraph announcing Mr Albert Grass’ arrival to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Dates: 3 July 1934

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

The Kursaal Plan Layout, c1890 - 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.27(i)
Scope and Contents

Suggested layout for stalls at the Kursaal, including a set of dodgems, scale 1/4".

Dates: c1890 - 1900

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

Topsy-Turvy Postcard, c1900 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178C117.5
Scope and Contents

Colour postcard of the Topsy-Turvy Railway at Crystal Palace.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Trade and Advertising Material, 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178I26
Scope and Contents

Advertising leaflets for various attractions including the American Adventure Theme Park and the Magical Kingdom of Camelot Theme Park.

Dates: 2006

Various, c1800 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178Z54
Scope and Contents

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1800 - 1999

Various, c1920 - 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178Z55
Scope and Contents

A range of items from British theme parks and attractions such as zoos and museums including badges, pins and booklets.

Dates: c1920 - 2006

Various Items, 1914 - 1935

 Series
Reference code: 178Z15
Scope and Contents

Various items related to Billy Bellhouse's private and professional life including tickets, membership cards and touring memorabilia.

Dates: 1914 - 1935

WGH Rides Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0133
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises 27 years of the WGH company’s business history. The collection is split between physical and born digital records and contains project files, financial information, designs, photographs, drawings, plans and some samples of 3D ride models.

Dates: 1989 - 2016