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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1020 Collections and/or Records:

Sketch for Unspecified Ride, c1930 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178M5.5
Scope and Contents

Hand drawn sketch for unspecified round ride.

Dates: c1930 - 1989

Sketches and Spefications, 1919 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178H8.22
Scope and Contents

Rough sketches and specifications for Risi see 178V10.35 for drawings. 3p.p.

Dates: 1919 - 1920

Sketches of People on Fairground Rides, 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178V21.8
Scope and Contents

Pencil sketches of people on fairground rides, including gallopers, at the Goose Fair by Margaret Whitaker.

Dates: 1947

Slides of Kirkaldy Fair, 18 May 1981

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C134.29
Scope and Contents

Colour slides taken at Kirkaldy Fair by George McIndoe as inserts to a documentary on Scottish fairgrounds. Most of the images cover the arrival and build up of the rides, trucks and wagons and some show fairground families, including Testo, Biddall and Wilmot's. There are also photographs of the opening ceremony with the Lord Mayor and other dignitaries and members of the Showman's Guild as well as Carl Pinder's with his clown face painting both and a series of the fair at night.

Dates: 18 May 1981

Smart Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0079
Scope and Contents

This collection contains posters, programmes, letters, film, business records and a large number of family and circus photographs. This unique family collection charts the history of the Smart family from their beginnings as fairground showmen to presenting one of the greatest British circuses.

Dates: c1880 - 2014

South Tyne Traction Engine Rally Programme, 16 - 17 June 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.16
Scope and Contents

South Tyne Traction Engine Rally, Nick Grange Farm, Hexham. Printed: Newcastle, Dunelm Publishing Company. 24pp, illustrated.

Dates: 16 - 17 June 1979

South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Steam Traction and Veteran Vehicle Rally Programme, 17 - 18 May 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.6
Scope and Contents

South Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Steam Traction and Veteran Vehicle Rally, Wadworth, near Doncaster. 32pp, illustrated.

Dates: 17 - 18 May 1964

Specimen Book of Stock Cuts, Ledger Job Office, 1869

 Item
Reference code: 178H36.1
Scope and Contents

Illustrated sampler of stocks of American circus, fairground and theatrical posters. Printed by the Enquirer Printing Company, 519p.p.

Dates: 1869

Stanley Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 21 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.900
Scope and Contents

Shaw. 3 big rides, coconut shy, bingo stall. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 18 - 21 August c1975

Steam Engine Rally and Fete Programme, 11 June 1962

 Item
Reference code: 178K32.12
Scope and Contents

Steam Engine Rally and Fete, Elham, near Canterbury. 8p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 11 June 1962

Steam Engine Rally and Fete Programme, 3 June 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178K32.13
Scope and Contents

Elham, near Canterbury. 8p.p with illustrations.

Dates: 3 June 1963

Steam Engine Rally Film. Part 1 and Part 2 , 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178D7.2
Scope and Contents

Silent, colour film of steam engine rallies showing fairground rides including; Switchback Gonddolas, Gallopers, steam yachts and Big Wheel. Original on 8mm, copied to D-BETA and DVD 5 by Joanna Braithwaite.

Dates: 1959

Steam Fair and Traction Engine Rally Programme, 17 - 18 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.10(i)
Scope and Contents

Steam Fair and Traction Engine Rally, Castle Howard, Yorkshire. Promoted by Pickering Traction Engine Club. 40pp, illustrated.

Dates: 17 - 18 June 1967

Steam Fair, Oxford Fair, Linda in Spain, Brands Hatch Film, 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.18
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of British steam fairs and family holiday abroad. 8mm format. Silent. Colour.

Dates: 1959

Steam Fair Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.1
Scope and Contents

Fairground Music. 1/4 Audio Reel. Recording by Robert Allen (Sound) Ltd.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Steam Fair Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.10
Scope and Contents

Fairground Music, Traction Engines. 1/4 Audio Reel. Recording by Robert Allen (Sound) Ltd.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Steam Fair Recording, 1978

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.13
Scope and Contents

Fairground Music. Suffolk. 1/4 Audio Reel. Recording by Robert Allen (Sound) Ltd.

Dates: 1978

Steam Fayre Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 18: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.169
Scope and Contents

Super8, Mountain Films Ltd. 200 feet, 12 minutes long. In Colour, with Sound. Copied to DVD 7 and DIGI-BETA. Note reads 'sound on this copy in Arabic?'

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Stillington Traction Engine Committee Steam Working Programme, 30 September c1970

 Item
Reference code: 178K3.30
Scope and Contents

Stillington Traction Engine Committee Steam Working, York. 16pp.

Dates: 30 September c1970

Street Maps with Annotated Plans, 1968, 1971

 File — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 2: Series 178M8
Reference code: 178M8.1
Scope and Contents

Street maps with annotated plans, for the 1968 and 1971 fairs. Typescript.

Dates: 1968; 1971