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Yachts

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride, can be driven by steam or electric power

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Bernard Fielding Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0084
Scope and Contents

Photographs and scrapbooks compiled by Bernard Fielding. Each scrapbook contains a mixture of press cuttings including Fairground Mercury and World’s Fair, photographs, postcards, Paul Braithwaite history and patent material. Augmented by handwritten notes and research from other enthusiasts.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides, c1875 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.34
Scope and Contents Plans and elevation drawings for various fairground rides, including No.2 car track, Whirlwind racer, Switchback frames for J. Whiting, Weymouth Ghost Train, No.1 and No.2 Swoops, No.1, No.2, No.3, No.11, No.16 (alterations), No.33 (extension), No.47, No.52, No.54 and No.64 Arks, No.30 Noah’s Ark, No.31 Ark extension and No.4 alterations to the front for Frank Codona, cut out of motorcycle, Yo-Yo, No.8 Ghost Train, survey of ground for the Ghost Train Westover Amusement Park Bournemouth and...
Dates: c1875 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides, c1887 - 1940

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.30
Scope and Contents Plans and sketches for fairground rides including Electric Yacht, arrangement of juvenile roundabouts, arrangement of No.3 Gem Roundabout, details of platforms and platform rods, Yo-Yo section and pay box, cut outs of sample car, P. Collins Joy Tubes, No.1 Water Dodgems, chimney and rafter, compensation track for scenic, Devil’s Disc section through centre, Devil’s Disc (Joy Wheel) ground plan, Straight slide extension for Arthur Holland, Helter Skelter as Proctor’s, No.2 Race track John...
Dates: c1887 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Electric Yacht Sections Elevations, February 1915

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

Elevations drawings of sections of brass rails and standards for electric yacht's large boats, signed Orton, Sons & Spooner, Bruton-on-Trent.

Dates: February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Electric Yachts Component Design, 1914

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

Design of components for electric yachts, scale full size.

Dates: 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Electric Yachts Elevation, February 1915

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

End side elevation of large boat framework, scale 1".

Dates: February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Sketches for Fairground Rides

Electric Yachts' Section Detail, 27 February 1915

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

Detail of large boats pedestal, full bracing of shaft and pedestal, scale 3".

Dates: 27 February 1915
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Orton and Spooner Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0070
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large selection of archives from the Orton and Spooner Company. The collection comprises photographs and cabinet card images showing carved work, structural work and classic painted work, 4 boxes of notes, invoices and clippings, 8 drawers of plans and blueprints, 2 folders of ride specifications and order forms, accounts books and a library of source books showing turn of the century art used by the artists in the company.

Dates: c1870 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Photographs, 1961 - 1995

 Series
Reference code: 178C80
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairgrounds and steam engine rallies taken by Bernard Fielding.

Dates: 1961 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bernard Fielding Collection

Photographs of Fairgrounds, Fairground Rides and Steam Engine Rallies by Bernard Fielding, 1961 - 1995

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C80.287-445
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairgrounds, fairground rides, general views of fairgrouns, steam engines and steam engine rallies taken by Bernard Fielding in various locations around the United Kingdom including Yorkshire, Gloustershire, London and Hampshire.

Dates: 1961 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bernard Fielding Collection / Photographs

Plans, c1916 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178M15
Scope and Contents

Blueprints of electric parts for fairground rides supplied by Mather & Platt Ltd and Hackett & Co., Electrical Engineers to Orton and Spooner.

Dates: c1916 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection

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