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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1020 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Addressed to Bill Weeks Relating to Fairgrounds, c1950 - 1991

 File
Reference code: 178F2.1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1950 - 1991

Correspondence from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite, 18 January 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178F23.3
Scope and Contents

Letter from Richard Wiggett to Paul Braithwaite regarding ‘Swings’ and ‘Overboats’ books written by Paul.

Dates: 18 January 1997

Correspondence from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, c1950 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178F7.1
Scope and Contents

Various letters from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members discussing fairground issues and model making. Includes all correspondence with Father Greville. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1950 - 1969

Correspondence from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans, c1960 - 1969

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Reference code: 178F7.2
Scope and Contents

Various letters from the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans members discussing the demise of the Friendship Cricle of Showland Fans organisation and correspondence in World’s fair newspaper. Includes members listings. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Correspondence from Walter Marshall to Renee Marshall, c1935 - 1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178F29.1
Scope and Contents Large collection of letters and telegrams addressed to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), mostly sent from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The letters provide detailed descriptions of his life and experiences on the front line in the Middle East. Accompanied by some correspondence that predates their marriage and relates to travelling fairgrounds and their lives as showpeople, as well as the occasional letter from her...
Dates: c1935 - 1950

Correspondence with Allan Herschell, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178F11.9
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Allan Herschell regarding Braithwaite’s request for information on the New York company. Typescript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with B. Murdock, 1957

 File
Reference code: 178F11.4
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and B. Murdock of the Showland Library, under Braithwaite’s old name David Bottoms. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1957

Correspondence with H. J. Barker, 1953 - 1961

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178F11.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1953 - 1961

Correspondence with J. Singleton, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwait and J. Singleton of the Amusement Caterers’ Association, regarding the publishing of David Braithwaite’s book. Typescript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with Kenneth Brown, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.7
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Kenneth Brown, regarding research and writing. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with Savages, 1953 - 1957

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Reference code: 178F11.2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Bottoms (Braithwaite) and Savages. Typescript.

Dates: 1953 - 1957

Correspondence with Sergeant B. Taylor, 1963

 File
Reference code: 178F11.5
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and Sergeant Taylor of the Fairground Society. Typescript.

Dates: 1963

Correspondence with the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, 1963 - 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178F11.8
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between David Braithwaite and the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain, regarding Braithwaite’s efforts to research and publish. Typescript.

Dates: 1963 - 1964

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Bishop’s Castle Rally Programme, 25 August 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.11
Scope and Contents

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Bishop’s Castle Rally. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 25 August 1980

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Traction Engine, Veteran Car & Vintage Motor Cycle Rally Programme, 3 August 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.12
Scope and Contents

County of Salop Steam Engine Society Traction Engine, Veteran Car & Vintage Motor Cycle Rally, Church Stretton. 20pp, illustrated.

Dates: 3 August 1964

Cowboy Cartoon, c1960 - 1990

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178V25.1
Scope and Contents

Pencil drawing on a grid, depicting a cartoon cowboy holding a gun. Artist unknown, 1p.

Dates: c1960 - 1990

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

Date Add On for Posters for Newcastle Hoppings Town Moor Giant Fun Fair, Friday 21 - Saturday 29 June 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178Z39.3
Scope and Contents

Blue type on blue background.

Dates: Friday 21 - Saturday 29 June 1985

Date Add On for Posters for Newcastle Hoppings Town Moor Giant Fun Fair, Friday 20 - Saturday 28 June c1980s

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Reference code: 178Z39.4
Scope and Contents

Black typeon fluorescent orange background.

Dates: Friday 20 - Saturday 28 June c1980s

Date Add Ons for Posters for Newcastle Hoppings Town Moor Giant Fun Fair, Friday 22 - Saturday 30 June 1984

 File
Reference code: 178Z39.2
Scope and Contents

Red type on yellow background.

Dates: Friday 22 - Saturday 30 June 1984