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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

Extension to Ghost Train Track Blueprint, 29 April 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.29(xviii)
Scope and Contents

Extension to No.13 track for Belle Vue ghost train, scale 3/8" by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner. Drawing X469a.

Dates: 29 April 1932

Extension to No.13 Track Blueprint, 28 April 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.28(xxiii)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint showing extension track for Belle Vue No.13 ride by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Drawing X469A.

Dates: 28 April 1932

External Connections for Type H Single Phase Motor Blueprint, 7 June 1926

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.1
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of external connections for Type H, single phase motor with twin OB switch by Higgs Motors of Birmingham Z580.

Dates: 7 June 1926

Faiground Photographs, 1990 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C41
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of rides, shows and showmen and women at various fairs.

Dates: 1990 - 1999

Fairground and Steam Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 9: Series 178B5; Series 178G38; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178B5.2
Scope and Contents

Brief typescript account, written by Alf E. Lamb. The account covers his time working on fairgrounds during the first half of the twentieth century, and includes comments on the changes on the fairground after the First World War, 1p.

Dates: c1950 - 1970

Fairground and Traction Engine Memories, c1950 - 1970

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 9: Series 178B5; Series 178G38; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178B5.1
Scope and Contents

Brief typescript account, written by Alf E. Lamb. The account covers his time working on fairgrounds during the first half of the twentieth century, and includes comments on the changes on the fairground after the First World War, 1p.

Dates: c1950 - 1970

Fairground Mercury Articles, 1980 - 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178B8.3
Scope and Contents

Compilation of articles written by J. Rowland Scott for the Fairground Mercury magazine, Glossop. Manuscript, 194p.p.

Dates: 1980 - 1985

Fairground Mercury Articles, c1960 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178B8.4
Scope and Contents

Articles written by J. Rowland Scott for the Fairground Mercury magazine. Manuscript.

Dates: c1960 - 1989

Fairground Negatives, 1951 - 1952

 File
Reference code: 178C29
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs by Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1951 - 1952

Fairground Photographs, 1930 - 1970

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C72.1-997
Scope and Contents

Black and white negatives and photographs relating to fairs and fairground transport in the East and West Midlands by various authors. Includes ten bound albums donated to the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans library, which Arthur Jones loaned to members. These albums, compiled by members, include regional photographs.

Dates: 1930 - 1970

Fairground Photographs, 1952 - 1953

 File
Reference code: 178C27
Scope and Contents

Black and white copies of photographs of fairground lorries, fairground rides and sideshows taken at various fairs in the South of England and the Midlands taken by Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1952 - 1953

Fairground Photographs, 1977 - 1978

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C125.1-73
Scope and Contents

Behind the scenes black and white photographs of fairground people and equipment taken by Bob Chase.

Dates: 1977 - 1978

Fairground Photographs and Postcards, 1910 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C57.1-13687
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs, postcards and negatives of fairgrounds, fairground rides, fairground organs, fairground shows, living wagons, showpeople and transport taken by Rowland Scott and other fairground enthusiasts including Jack Mellor, includes two photographic albums.

Dates: 1910 - 1990

Fairground Postcards, c1900 - 1914

 File
Reference code: 178C15
Scope and Contents

A small amount of copies of photographs taken by Jack Mellor and printed into postcards, contained in an album. The photographs show images of faiground transport.

Dates: c1900 - 1914

Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1960 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.132-140
Scope and Contents

Fairground posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell and a circus poster.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints, c1921 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.29
Scope and Contents

Layout sketches and blueprints for Ghost Train tracks and details drawings, as well as blueprints of sections of cradles, including design for Belle Vue, Brixton, Bournemouth, Weymouth and Hastings.

Dates: c1921 - 1939

Fairground Roundabouts. Part 1 Article, 18 August 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.3
Scope and Contents

Fairground Roundabouts [Part 1]. In: Model Engineer, Vol 133(3327) by K.M. Brown. Model Aeronautical Press Ltd, pages 793-796 with illustrations.

Dates: 18 August 1967

Fairground Roundabouts. Part 2 Article, 1 September 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.4
Scope and Contents

Fairground Roundabouts [Part 2]. In: Model Engineer, Vol 133(3328), by K.M. Brown. Model Aeronautical Press Ltd, pages 850-852 with illustrations.

Dates: 1 September 1967

Fairground Tunnel Railways. Part 1 Article, 9 August 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.9
Scope and Contents

Fairground Tunnel Railways [Part 1]. In: The Engineer, Vol 204(5298), by R.A.S. Abbott. London, Morgan Brothers Ltd, pages 191-193 with illustrations.

Dates: 9 August 1957

Fairground Tunnel Railways. Part 2 Article, 16 August 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178B14.10
Scope and Contents

Fairground Tunnel Railways [Part 2]. In: The Engineer, Vol 204(5299), by R.A.S. Abbott. London, Morgan Brothers Ltd, pages 220-222 with illustrations.

Dates: 16 August 1957