Amusement rides

F.C Hands Improved Roundabout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

Item

Reference code: 178M15.25(xxv)

Scope and Contents

Plan and side elevations. Patent pending, Eric Potter Chartered Pattent Agent.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Film, 21 October 2021

Item

Reference code: 178D25.1

Scope and Contents

Documentary film about Amy Goodwin's practice as a fairground artist and her experiences as a showman.

Dates: 21 October 2021

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Amy Goodwin Collection

Film, c1970 - 1999

Series

Reference code: 178D11

Scope and Contents

Commercial DVDs on fairgrounds and steam engine preservation movement events.

Dates: c1970 - 1999

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Peter Wellen Collection

Film, c1959 - 1972

Series

Reference code: 178D8

Scope and Contents

A collection of mostly amateur films shot by showman George Bolesworth, some of British fairgrounds and some of his own family while on holidays abroad or on family events and celebrations.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Bolesworth Collection

Films, 1959 - 1964

Series

Reference code: 178D7

Scope and Contents

Fairground films shot by Joanna Braithwaite.

Dates: 1959 - 1964

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection

Films, 1992 - 1993

Series

Reference code: 178D1

Scope and Contents

Video cassette recordings of roundabouts, vols 1,2,3,4, filmed in locations around England and Scotland by Dave Homer in VHS PAL format.

Dates: 1992 - 1993

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Dave Homer Collection

Fire Engine Drawing, c1930 - 1949

Item

Reference code: 178V10.2(ix)

Scope and Contents

Sketch showing a fire engine driven by two children and a small girl seating on the grass. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Decorative Drawings for Juvenile Fairground Ride

Fisheman and Sea Monster Drawing, c1900 - 1929

Item

Reference code: 178V10.3(i)

Scope and Contents

Design for gondola car showing a male fisheman on one end of the car and a sea monster type of creature on the other. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for Scenic Rail Cars

Fisherman and Fish Drawing, c1900 - 1929

Item

Reference code: 178V10.1(i)

Scope and Contents

Sketch of humorous fishing scene showing fisherman on a river bank being scared by a large fish jumping out of the water. Pencil on grid lined paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Decorative Comic Drawings for Fairground Ride

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

Item

Reference code: 178M15.28(liii)

Scope and Contents

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints for Fairground Ride Designs and Mechanisms

Floor for Ghost Train Blueprint, 24 June 1931

Item

Reference code: 178M15.29(xxxi)

Scope and Contents

Purpose wood floor for ghost train, Bournemouth track by Messrs Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd, scale 1/4". Darwing Y216.

Dates: 24 June 1931

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Fairground Ride Layout Plans and Blueprints

Flying Machines Ride Design, c1900 - 1910

Item

Reference code: 178V10.54(viii)

Scope and Contents

Design for steam engine driven flying machine ride.

Dates: c1900 - 1910

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Design Drawings for Ride and Show Fronts

Footballers Drawing, c1900 - 1929

Item

Reference code: 178V10.3(iv)

Scope and Contents

Desing for gondola car showing a footballer at each end of the car, one kicking the ball and the other being hit with it in the face. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for Scenic Rail Cars

Frank Codona's Speedway Frontage, c1930 - 1939

Item

Reference code: 178V10.54(xvii)

Scope and Contents

Colour drawing of ride frontage containing landscape scenes and Egyptian inspired columns. Stamped Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner, Burton-on-Trent. Contains notes about decorative finishes.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Design Drawings for Ride and Show Fronts

Frank Larkworthy Collection

Fonds

Reference code: NFA0045

Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs of fairground transport taken by a variety of photographers, including Rod Spooner.

Dates: 1932 - 1992

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Frankie Roberto Collection

Fonds

Reference code: NFA0155

Scope and Contents

Photographs, programmes, plans, trade and advertising material, tickets, badges and other items of ephemera for British theme parks and attractions, including Alton Towers, Pleasure Land, Thorpe Park and Legoland.

Dates: c1900 - 2006

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive