Location: 53.3827476, -1.4880499
Housed within the University of Sheffield Library Special Collections, the National Fairground & Circus Archive is a unique research collection documenting the history of British fairgrounds, travelling entertainment, and circus culture. It includes photographs, posters, oral histories, and ephemera, making it a rich resource for academics, curators, and enthusiasts. Access is by appointment, and researchers often use the archive for studies in popular culture, social history, and visual media. It’s a one-of-a-kind cultural asset.
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– amenity: library
– name: National Fairground & Circus Archive