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Fairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1020 Collections and/or Records:

Traders Submittance Documents, c1962

 File — Box Ilkeston Fair Box 1: Series 178H11
Reference code: 178H11.42
Scope and Contents

Includes the name of rides, stalls and pitch sizes. Manuscript.

Dates: c1962

Transcriptions of Interviews with Jim Bryant and Research on Bryant’s Slot Machines, September - November 1996

 File
Reference code: 178B23.2
Scope and Contents

Transcriptions of taped interviews with Jim Bryant and manuscript notes and research on Bryant’s slot machines, New Brighton Tower Company, Tom Boland, Street Automatic Machine Co. and others, for ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book.

Dates: September - November 1996

Transcriptions of Interviews with Joe Fletcher, 1996 - 1997

 File
Reference code: 178B23.1
Scope and Contents

Transcriptions of taped interviews with Joe Fletcher for Cater Books’ ‘Arcades & Slot Machines’ book.

Dates: 1996 - 1997

Transport Rally Programmes, c1950 - 1983

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K3.11-31
Scope and Contents

Programmes relating to steam fairs, traction engine rallies, machine clubs and vintage vehicle fairs.

Dates: c1950 - 1983

Travelling Entertainment Research Material, 1830 - 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178U6.1
Scope and Contents

Census records from 1861-1891, newspaper clippings, showmen at fairs from 1900-1915, and other records relating to showpeople and travelling entertainment, 18.html files.

Dates: 1830 - 1932

Travelling Fairs Article, Published 1 January 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178B9.4
Scope and Contents

An article on travelling fairs by Richard Angove published in The Lady, London, pages 12-18. Contains illustrations.

Dates: Published 1 January 1981

Tucker's Fun Fair Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.661
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Speedway, waltzer. Blue and red type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Turner Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0030
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs and negatives relating to the Turner family, mourning ribbons and a certificate of marriage

Dates: c1903 - 1956

Untitled number 3 Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.111
Scope and Contents

8mm, Kodak. In Colour, Silent. Noel Drewe's film, possibly with his father. Features Tom Smith's Fair at Potten End near Berkhamstead, Flanagan's Fun Fair, The Moor, Berkhamstead Roundabouts, a Sea-front Fair, Worthing's Sea-front, and possibly Manning's. Copied to DVD 5 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Untitled Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.4
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Untitled Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.5
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Untitled Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.6
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Untitled Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.9
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Untitled Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.11
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Valence Park Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 22 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.931
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 18 - 22 August c1975

Various, c1900 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178Z21
Scope and Contents

Various items including postcards and business cards.

Dates: c1900 - 1959

Various, 1912, 1916, 1927

 Series
Reference code: 178Z7
Scope and Contents

Membership cards for the Yorkshire section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain and the Yorkshire Stall Holders Association.

Dates: 1912; 1916; 1927

Various, 1914 - 1974

 Series
Reference code: 178Z52
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Dobson family including Showmen's Guild membership cards, driving documents, World War One items and other personal items.

Dates: 1914 - 1974

Various, c1940 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178Z62
Scope and Contents

A range of blank postcards showcasing various locations including Southport Pleasure Beach, Glasgow, Lincoln, Brussels and Newcastle and a card from Hadath’s Tea Gardens in Heysham.

Dates: c1940 - 1969

Various, c1898 - 1977

 Series
Reference code: 178Z22
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Testo family and their business in the fairground.

Dates: c1898 - 1977