Jimmy Williams Collection

This material is held atNational Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield Library

  • Reference
    • GB 2314 NFA 0035
  • Dates of Creation
    • c1880-1960s
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 75 images, 3 items of ephemera

Scope and Content

75 black and white copy prints and negatives relating to the Williams family, donated by Jimmy Williams. The photographs, which form part of our digital image collection, are unidentified and undated. There are three items of ephemera, 2 birth certificates and a marriage certificate..

Administrative / Biographical History

Jimmy Williams is from one of a number of Showfamilies who have kindly donated items to the National Fairground Archives. The images include those of models of fairground rides which were made by James Towers Williams, part of a model making firm who were in production between 1952 and 1978.

Access Information

These items make up part of the image database collection which is available to view by appointment in the NFA reading room. For other items, contact the NFA.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jimmy Williams.

Other Finding Aids

Image database and listed at the NFA.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Jane Donaldson

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Jimmy Williams

Subjects

Personal Names