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Dodgems

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Amusement ride

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

Anderton and Rowland’s Big Fair presents Dodgems, Disco Ark and Deluxe Waltzer Poster, 17 - 19 June c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.14
Scope and Contents

Bodmin Fairmeadow. Black type over yellow background. Printed by John Olson and Son, The Redborne Printing Works, Redruth.

Dates: 17 - 19 June c1980s
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection / Posters

Auto Skooter Dodgem Elevation, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xl)
Scope and Contents

Elevation and plan of Auto Skooter dodgem for Blackpool, Olympia, showing the front of the ride decorated in an Arabic style. Stamped A.L. Mazzei, 52 Hertford Avenue, East Sheen, London, S.W.14. Scale 1/2" to 1Ft.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Barnsley Xmas and Winter Fun Fair Poster, 19 December onwards c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.918
Scope and Contents

Regent Street car park. Waltzer, Skyrider, Dodgems, Speedway, Flying Chairs. Colour type on white background.

Dates: 19 December onwards c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Beverley Fun Fair Poster, 1 - 2 October c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.908
Scope and Contents

Morton Lane car park. Shaw. Waltzer, dodgems, speedway, Noah’s Ark, Twist. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 1 - 2 October c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Beverley Fun Fair Poster, 3 - 4 October c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.919
Scope and Contents

Morton Lane car park. Shaw. Waltzer, dodgems, Noah’s Ark, Twist. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 3 - 4 October c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Blueprints and Elevation Drawings, c1909- 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.25
Scope and Contents Blueprints and elevation drawings of various fairground ride designs and alterations including; No.55, four bay ark extension for Nobles, running platforms, No.2 Swoop alterations, Noah’s ark sleeper plan, plan of Whirlwind racer track, rocket speedway boats, Alpine Turns ride cars, Moss Gear dodgem car, woodwork for swings, arrangement of Over the Top, hanging rods and shackles for No.4 Gem roundabout, arrangement of Newsome Whip Whop cars, electric boat unit, water dodgem plan, entrance...
Dates: c1909- 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints for Fairground Rides and Transport, c1875 - 1949

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.26
Scope and Contents

Plans for fairground rides and transport including loco boiler for fixing on truck, arrangement of KS Tangye gas engine, section of Water Dodgem propeller unit, Houdley truck, Mrs Murphy’s truck, Little Samson steam engine, No.64 Ark truck and Pullman living wagons.

Dates: c1875 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides, c1880 - 1939

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.35
Scope and Contents Plans and elevation drawings for various fairground rides, including No.64 Ark, No.52, No.54 Dodgems, No.1 Water Dodgem, Whirlwind racer design and electrical diagram, Yo-Yo centre drum, Swings, Joy Wheel, track for Gymnastic railway for East Coast Amusements, Ghost Train, Scenic No.1, commercial development on Burton-upon-Trent, Wall of Death, No.3 Monorail, No.8 Ghost train, Auto Skooter for Blackpool Olympia, Anderton and Rowland’s Dodgem’s carrier, No.45 Ark pay box, Codona’s Noah’s Ark...
Dates: c1880 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details, c1915 - 1949

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178M15.33
Scope and Contents Plans and elevations for various fairground rides including No.24 Monorail, arrangement of swing boats, plan for Burton bridge widening, Collins Battersea cars, Wall of Death, Rocket Speedway, Coaster plan for John Collins in Yarmouth, No.7, No.8 and No.1 Ghost Trains, Weymouth and Ramsgate Ghost Trains, Monkey Roundabout, No.8 Dodgem for Yarmouth, plans for Leeds Amusement Park, No.48, No.49, No.57, No.53, No.52, No.68, No.22, No.29, No.35, No.66 and No.14 Dodgems, Codona Dodgem, No.1 Water...
Dates: c1915 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans

Brierley Common Easter Fair Poster, 15 - 17 April c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.920
Scope and Contents

Shaw. The Moonwalk, Waltzer, dodgems, speedway, Noah’s Ark, Twist. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 15 - 17 April c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Chris Russell Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0112
Scope and Contents

This collection contains five boxes of original photographic material including negatives and slides, a small amount of fairground journals, newspaper cuttings, correspondence, six audio tapes and a small amount of posters and handbills all related to the fairground and steam rally events.

Dates: 1971 - 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Conanby Summer Fair Poster, 8 - 17 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.932
Scope and Contents

Ling. Big wheel, Meteorite, Octopus, Waltzer, Ark, Dodgems. Purple and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 8 - 17 July c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Dagenham Civic Centre Fair Poster, 1 - 11 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.926
Scope and Contents

T. Holland. Waltzer, Dodgems. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 1 - 11 July c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Design for Dodgem Rail, 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.45(x)
Scope and Contents

Design for dodgem rail showing Art Deco style decorations and Geo. Orton Sons & Spooner Burton on Trent stamp. Pencil on paper.

Dates: 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings for Capitel, Mirror Frame and Show Fronts

Designs for Midget Ride and Dodgem Payboxes, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V10.51(ix)
Scope and Contents

Design for midget ride and dodgem payboxes. Pencil on paper.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Original Artwork / Drawings and Plans for Ride Designs

Dodgem Car Blueprint, 4 March 1933

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.25(xiv)
Scope and Contents

Blueprint of side elevation of dodgem car, stamped by The Moss Gear Company Ltd, Birmingham.

Dates: 4 March 1933
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints and Elevation Drawings

Dodgem Car Section Drawings, c1920 - 1939

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

Drawings of sections of dodgem car units.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details

Dodgem Car Truck Elevation, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178M15.35(xxxvii)
Scope and Contents

Side elevation of Anderton's dodgem car truck, scale 1".

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevation Drawings for Various Fairground Rides

Dodgem Elevation, c1920 - 1939

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

Elevation and plan drawings for Leeds Amusement Park dodgem building and café, scale 1/8" to 1Ft.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Orton and Spooner Collection / Plans / Blueprints of Plans and Elevations for Various Fairground Rides and Details

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