Uploads from Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, tagged journey

Desert Dream caravan on the road, 1950

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:53:37 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

Friends of A.J.Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Langford O'Duncan with their caravan 'Desert Dream' visiting him in 1950. They were on a tour of Britain in the van from 1949 to 1950.

Accession: 944/2929

The images have been selected from the Arthur J Fenwick collection of circus material.
Arthur James Fenwick (1878-1957) was a director of Fenwick's Department Store. In his personal life he was extremely interested in fairs and circuses, collecting historical material about them and building personal relationships with showmen who visited Newcastle. He was made a life member of the Showmen's Guild in 1944.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

To purchase a hi-res copy please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk quoting the title and reference number.

Desert Dream caravan on the road, 1950

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:53:39 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

Friends of A.J.Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Langford O'Duncan with their caravan 'Desert Dream' visiting him in 1950. They were on a tour of Britain in the van from 1949 to 1950.

Accession: 944/2931

The images have been selected from the Arthur J Fenwick collection of circus material.
Arthur James Fenwick (1878-1957) was a director of Fenwick's Department Store. In his personal life he was extremely interested in fairs and circuses, collecting historical material about them and building personal relationships with showmen who visited Newcastle. He was made a life member of the Showmen's Guild in 1944.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

To purchase a hi-res copy please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk quoting the title and reference number.

Travelling showman's caravan

nobody@flickr.com (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:53:58 -0700

Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums posted a photo:

This is an image of a large wooden caravan, with ornately decorated panels.
Two children are leaning on the steps outside posing for the photograph.

Accession : 944/2992

The images have been selected from the Arthur J Fenwick collection of circus material.
Arthur James Fenwick (1878-1957) was a director of Fenwick's Department Store. In his personal life he was extremely interested in fairs and circuses, collecting historical material about them and building personal relationships with showmen who visited Newcastle. He was made a life member of the Showmen's Guild in 1944.

(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk.

To purchase a hi-res copy please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk quoting the title and reference number.