This collection consists of six black and white photographs comprising a postcard copy of John Procter's Golden Peacocks; a Fowler Jubilee traction engine; specification for same; a Procter's traction engine involved in an accident at Belper; Bishton's SkiRide; and David Limb protesting against rent increases at Nottingham Goose Fair. Only one dated. There are 8 audio cassette recordings of interviews with showpeople from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.
Neil Calladine Collection
This material is held atNational Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield Library
- Reference
- GB 2314 NFA 0012
- Dates of Creation
- c1920-1993
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs and 8 cassette recordings
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Neil Calladine is a fairground enthusiast from Belper, Derbyshire. He is a contributor to the World's Fair.
Access Information
The collection make up part of the image database collection which is available to view by appointment in the NFA reading room. Audio equipment will have to be booked prior to visit in order to listen to the cassette recordings.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Neil Calladine
Other Finding Aids
Catalogued according to type.
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Jane Donaldson
Accruals
Further accruals expected.