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Amusement rides

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:

New Ride Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(xxxii)
Scope and Contents

Angles for tram blocks for new ride. Scale 1".

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Newspaper Cuttings, c1950 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178G1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings on fairground related topics.

Dates: c1950 - 1989

Newspaper Cuttings, 1921 - 1931

 Series
Reference code: 178G40
Scope and Contents

Photographic reproductions of newspaper cuttings advertising Anderton and Rowland's attractions.

Dates: 1921 - 1931

Newspaper Cuttings, c1970 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178G27
Scope and Contents

Copied articles on Switchbacks, their centres and organs. Material from World’s Fair, Tober, Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, Merry Go Round and Key Frame.

Dates: c1970 - 2000

Newspaper Cuttings, c1950 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178G18
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings including large selection of Nottingham Goose Fair local newspapers and architect cutting for Blackpool Derby Racer.

Dates: c1950 - 1970

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 Series
Reference code: 178G11
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings of fairs, rallies, transport, advertisements for rides, machines and organs.

Dates: c1967 - 1980

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.3
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to diesel transport, advertisements for rides, engines and models.

Dates: c1967 - 1980

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.4
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to fairground rides, machines and organs.

Dates: c1967 - 1980

Newspaper Cuttings, c1967 - 1980

 File
Reference code: 178G11.8
Scope and Contents

Large album of newspaper cuttings from the World’s Fair, consisting of articles written by R.A. Taylor on the history of machines and show families, compiled in collaboration with Ken Jackson.

Dates: c1967 - 1980

Newspaper Cuttings, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178G38
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to the Marshall family business, Marshall's Modern Amusements Ltd and the death of Walter Marshall.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Newspaper Cuttings Relating to Fairgrounds, c1950 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178G1.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to fairs, fairground organs, traction engines and other fairground related topics.

Dates: c1950 - 1989

N.G.Wallis Trade Sheet, c1900 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I7.21
Scope and Contents

N.G.Wallis trade sheet for N.G.Wallis, Amusement Ride Manufacturer featuring dodgem track’s and pay cabin. Leigh, 1p. with illustrations.

Dates: c1900 - 1959

Nichols Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0029
Scope and Contents

This collection contains amateur Super8 cine reels filmed by Thomas O’Beirne, black and white and colour photographs and slides, circus and theatre posters, a watercolour and a small amount of other ephemera.

Dates: c1920-1939

No. 2 Swoop Blueprint, c1930 - 1939

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

Details of swift end for No.2 swoop. Drawing W411.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

No. 11 Noah's Ark Plan, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(xvi)
Scope and Contents

Entrance plan for No.11 Noah's ark, scale 1/2", be Geo. Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd. Burton-on-Trent.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

No.1 Car Seat Template, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.30(xiii)
Scope and Contents

Five section template for No.1 seat car.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

No.1 Ghost Train Plan, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.33(x)
Scope and Contents

Floor plan for No.1 standard ghost train, showing track rails, scale 3/4".

Dates: c1920 - 1939

No.1 Juvenile Railwail Elevation, June 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(xlvii)
Scope and Contents

Front elevation of Thompsons' No.1 juvenile train ride front and train, scale 3/4".

Dates: June 1937

No.1, No.2 and No.3 Arks Elevation, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.34(xxxix)
Scope and Contents

Front elevation of the outside of No.1 Noah's Ark for Frank Codona, No.2 for J. and H. Evans and No.3 for William Codona with entrance.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

No.1 Swoop Elevation, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.54(v)
Scope and Contents

Front elevation of outside shutters and rails for No.1 Swoop, showing colour designs of aeroplanes and bridges. Scale 1".

Dates: c1930 - 1939