Collins, Pat, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Pat Collins Fun Fairs
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Walsall, Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Recreation activities
Fairs, amusement parks, pleasure gardens, etc, activities
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Recreation activities
Film production, distribution & exhibition
Notes:
Traced origins to Pat Collins, 1859-1943, in about the early 1880s. Initially travelling showman operating various rides and by 1900 reckoned to be leading roundabout proprietor in UK. 1899 incorporated as Pat Collins Ltd. 1900 started cinematographic shows. After 1914 expanded cinema interests owning 13 cinemas by 1920s along with four fairs. Continues as Pat Collins Fun Fairs
Publications:
- Pat Collins 150. A commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the king of showmen by Downie, Graham, & Ian Trowell
- Pat Collins, King of Showmen by Allen, Freda, & Ned Williams
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Pat Collins Fun Fairs
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Walsall, Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Recreation activities Fairs, amusement parks, pleasure gardens, etc, activities
- Recreation activities Film production, distribution & exhibition
Notes:
Traced origins to Pat Collins, 1859-1943, in about the early 1880s. Initially travelling showman operating various rides and by 1900 reckoned to be leading roundabout proprietor in UK. 1899 incorporated as Pat Collins Ltd. 1900 started cinematographic shows. After 1914 expanded cinema interests owning 13 cinemas by 1920s along with four fairs. Continues as Pat Collins Fun FairsPublications:
- Pat Collins 150. A commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the king of showmen by Downie, Graham, & Ian Trowell
- Pat Collins, King of Showmen by Allen, Freda, & Ned Williams