Richard Sissons Collection

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

  • Reference
    • GB 2314 NFA 0017
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1995
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 70 images

Scope and Content

A collection of 70 colour prints of personalities and artefacts taken on the first day of the 1995 Sheffield 'Mile Long' City Centre funfair, 18th August. None identified.

Administrative / Biographical History

Richard Sissons is a fairground historian and enthusiast who took the images in this collection. He is also the Sheffield contributor to the World’s Fair.

Access Information

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

Acquisition Information

Donated by William Percival.

Other Finding Aids

Photographs on image database

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Jane Donaldson

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: National Fairground Archive

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