The collection contains numerous photographs with some of those housed in albums. they have been taken by a variety of photographers, though many are unknown. There are miscellaneous newspaper cuttings relating chiefly to traction engines and 40 rally programmes collected by the enthusiast.
George Dawson Collection
This material is held atNational Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield Library
- Reference
- GB 2314 NFA 0018
- Dates of Creation
- c1967-1980
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2,450 photographs, 2 A4 fileboxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
George Dawson was a fair and steam enthusiast from Cumbria. He was involved with various societies and preservation groups and helped organise a number of steam rallies.
Arrangement
Catalogued by type
Access Information
These images make up part of the image database collection which is available to view by appointment in the NFA reading room.
Other items are available to view by appointment.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Fairground Association of Great Britain and Neil Calladine
Other Finding Aids
Photographs on image database. Other items listed by type.
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Jane Donaldson
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: National Fairground Archive