Amusement rides
Found in 1124 Collections and/or Records:
Correspondence, c1950 - 1991
Items of correspondence addressed to Bill Weeks.
Correspondence, c1975 - 1985
Selection of correspondence from the Fairground Association of Great Britain members and researchers.
Correspondence, 1958 - 2001
Correspondence related to Paul Braithwaite's research for his books including 'Swings', 'Overboats' and 'Arcades & Slot Machines'.
Correspondence, 1901 - 1976
David Braithwaite's correspondence with various people and organisations including Orton and Spooner, Savages, The British Fairground Society, the Showland Library, The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, Allan Herschell and Kenneth Brown. Some correspondence is under his old name David Bottoms.
Correspondence Addressed to Bill Weeks Relating to Fairgrounds, c1950 - 1991
letters to Bill Weeks relating to fairgrounds topics, includes 2 draft letters from Bill Weeks, and some ephemeral material connected with the correspondence. Manuscript and typescript.
Correspondence from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite, 18 January 1997
Letter from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite regarding ‘Swings’ and ‘Overboats’ books written by Paul.
Correspondence with Allan Herschell, 1963
Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Allan Herschell regarding Braithwaite’s request for information on the New York company. Typescript.
Correspondence with B. Murdock, 1957
Correspondence between David Braithwaite and B. Murdock of the Showland Library, under Braithwaite’s old name David Bottoms. Typescript and manuscript.
Correspondence with H. J. Barker, 1953 - 1961
Large selection of correspondence between David Braithwaite and H.J. Barker of the British Fairground Society, including some letters under Braithwaite’s old name David Bottoms. Typescript and manuscript.
Correspondence with Kenneth Brown, 1963
Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Kenneth Brown, regarding research and writing. Typescript and manuscript.
Correspondence with Savages, 1953 - 1957
Correspondence between David Bottoms (Braithwaite) and Savages. Typescript.
Correspondence with Sergeant B. Taylor, 1963
Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Sergeant Taylor of the Fairground Society. Typescript.
Correspondence with the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, 1963 - 1964
Correspondence between David Braithwaite and the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, regarding Braithwaite’s efforts to research and publish. Typescript.
Corringan's Front Rounding Board Artwork, c1920 - 1930
War themed design for Corrigan's front rounding showing a seascape with war ships and biplanes.
Cradle Construction Blueprin, c1930 - 1939
Detail of cradle construction, showing several sections.
Cradle Layout Blueprint, c1930 - 1939
Layout of cradle with portable pretzel.
Crank Design, 1926
Design for three abreast roundabout crank for J. Evans.
Crystal Palace and South London Handbills, c1835 - 1899
Handbills for travelling exhibitions and sideshows at Crystal Palace and South London.
Darwing of Farrar's Yoyo Paybox, c1900 - 1929
Sketch for Farrar's Yoyo paybox. Pencil on paper.
Dave Homer Collection
Video cassette recordings of roundabouts, vols 1,2,3,4, filmed in Buxton, 1992 and 1993 by Mr Dave Homer in VHS PAL format.