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Background information about the "Admission all Classes" Project written by Professor Vanessa Toulmin. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground's AHRC-funded project, 'Admission All Classes', in association with Blackpool Council (see http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa/dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This is a collection of podcasts resulting from the "Admission all Classes" events which took place in Blackpool between July 2007 and October 2008. These resources were created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resources are the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and have been made available with their permission. Commercial use of these resources is prohibited. All rights reserved.
This podcast describes the Admission All Classes tribute to the Pier shows that used to be a major part of seaside entertainments. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This podcast describes the Cabaret/Carnival Ball/Burlesque Duckie event that finished the Admission All Classes and Showzam! Blackpool Festival of Circus, Magic and New Variety event. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This podcast describes the "Showzam!" event in collaboration with "Admission All Classes". This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This podcast describes the event and the history of Blackpool on film (partly narrated by Professor Mervyn Heard and Professor Vanessa Toulmin). This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This podcast documents the history of variety shows at Blackpool and the 2007 event held at the Grand Theatre. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This podcast describes the history of illumination acts and the 2007 recreation at Blackpool. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This podcast describes the Cabinet of Curiosities and a description of its recreation in 2007. Partly presented by Dr Vanessa Toulmin and members of the Whoopee club agency and Jon Marshall of MagicCarpet Inc. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).
This video shows a reconstruction of the Headless Lady/Wonder show. This resource was created as part of the National Fairground’s AHRC-funded project, ‘Admission All Classes’, in association with Blackpool Council (See http://www.admissionallclasses.co.uk). The resource is the copyright of the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield (http://www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk/) and has been made available with their permission. Some rights reserved (see terms of licence by clicking on the CC licence logo below).