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Taylor's Printers, Wombwell, Yorks (Established c1890)

 Organisation

Biography

Taylor's of Wombwell began as a small local jobbing printer in the 1890s in the then small mining town of Wombwell in Southern Yorkshire. The founder, Albert Taylor, supplied the printing needs of this small community and surrounding area. Taylor's two eldest sons were responsible for catapulting the family business into the world of showbusiness.

Returning home from the battlefields of World War I, Taylor's two eldest sons had a lucky break when they managed, at short notice, to print the publicity for a London theatrical agent whose touring show was just about to open in Barnsley. In order to fulfil the order, the brothers had to saw up the kitchen table in the shape of a gigantic "W" for the posters. Their effort so impressed the agent that he promised the brothers the bulk of his future business. He was true to his word and this proved to be the foundation on which the successful business was built.

By the mid-1920s they were one of the leading printers of entertainment industry advertising in the United Kingdom with music hall, fairground and circus showmen among their national client base. The firm became a limited company in the 1920's; and in the 1950s, Taylor's (Theatrical) Printers Ltd. was established to separate the commercial from the theatrical side of the business.

The chromolithographic pantomime posters the company produced provide a fascinating visual record of how travelling entertainment forms were marketed throughout the twentieth century.

Found in 192 Collections and/or Records:

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008

Dick Whittington and His Cat Poster, 29 July - 8 September c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.23
Scope and Contents

Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. School Holiday Special ‘World record breaking Panto from Leeds.’ Contains Red and black illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: 29 July - 8 September c1976

Dick Whittington and His Cat Poster, 29 July - 6 September c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.336
Scope and Contents

The 11 O’Clock Show with Uncle Ken Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Red and black.

Dates: 29 July - 6 September c1970 - 1979

Dick Whittington Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.2
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Dick Whittington Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.8
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Dick Whittington Poster, Week commencing 27 December c1954

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.302
Scope and Contents

Regent Theatre, Rotherham. Charles Cardiff, Derek Hamer, Mary Stuart, Chip Sanders, Patricia Riley and Yvonne Ford. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: Week commencing 27 December c1954

Eden Court Inverness Poster, 25 - 26 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.161
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Marigold Sisters, Lee Sheraton, Beryl Johnson, Reed Delroy and Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 25 - 26 March 1980

Eden Court Theatre Inverness Poster, Monday 31 January 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.206
Scope and Contents

Bruce Trent in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Monday 31 January 1977

Edwin Hicks Show Poster, 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.611
Scope and Contents

Laugh Inn, South Pier, Blackpool. Edwin Hicks, The Advert Game, Miss Mini-World. Red and black type on white background with illustration.

Dates: 1969

Edwin Hicks Show Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.659
Scope and Contents

Miss Mini-World, Model Child. Hop on for the Penthouse Sunspot, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blue and red type on white background and illustration.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Festival of the Music Hall Poster, 11 November 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.610
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Mr Chairman and a cast of favourite artistes. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: 11 November 1974

Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, 22 March 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.174
Scope and Contents

The Dixie Minstrel Show featuring John Boulter with Reg Lester and David Lee. Red and black with border.

Dates: 22 March 1976

Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, Season commencing 25 October 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.204
Scope and Contents

Malcolm Vaughan in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Season commencing 25 October 1976

Gaiety Theatre Minehead Poster, Season commencing Sunday 20 June c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.199
Scope and Contents

Mike Onions from the Cliff Richard show in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Season commencing Sunday 20 June c1976

Gaslight Gaieties Poster, 19 May 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1002
Scope and Contents

Guildhall, Southampton. Sheila Bernette, Pamela Cundell, Ronnie Collis, Larry Drew. Marion Grimaldi, Jan Hunt, Ian Patterson, Julia Sutton, Dominic Le Foe, Geoffrey Brawn. Red and black type on white background with photograph.

Dates: 19 May 1980

Gaslight Gaieties Poster, 19 May c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.164
Scope and Contents

Southampton Guildhall. Artists from the ‘Good Old Days’ to include Miss Shelia Bernette, Miss Pamela Cundell, Mr Ronnie Collis, Mr Larry Drew, Miss Marion Grimaldi, Miss Jan Hunt, Mr Ian Paterson, Miss Julia Sutton, Chairman Dominic Le Foe. Contains illustration on white background.

Dates: 19 May c1970 - 1979

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.6
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.26
Scope and Contents

King’s Theatre, Southsea. Featuring Anna Karen, ‘Olive’ of ‘On the Buses’. Contains red and green illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, Commencing 15 January c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.342
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, St. Helens. Larry Larkin, Jack Storey, Black Theatre Puppets, Joan Grundy Juveniles. Red and green.

Dates: Commencing 15 January c1970 - 1979

Good Old Days Invites you to A Night at the Varieties Poster, Commencing 25 June 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.651
Scope and Contents

Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Kenny Cantor, Brenda Martyne, Douglas Quarterman, Patricia Baker, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Sean Mackenzie, Paul and Barry Harmon, Victor Seaforth, Vic Riches, Norman Wood. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 25 June 1970