Taylor's Printers, Wombwell, Yorks (Established c1890)
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
Dick Whittington and His Cat Poster, 29 July - 8 September c1976
Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. School Holiday Special ‘World record breaking Panto from Leeds.’ Contains Red and black illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.
Dick Whittington and His Cat Poster, 29 July - 6 September c1970 - 1979
The 11 O’Clock Show with Uncle Ken Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Red and black.
Dick Whittington Poster, c1960 - 1979
Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.
Dick Whittington Poster, c1960 - 1979
Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.
Dick Whittington Poster, Week commencing 27 December c1954
Regent Theatre, Rotherham. Charles Cardiff, Derek Hamer, Mary Stuart, Chip Sanders, Patricia Riley and Yvonne Ford. Contains colour illustration.
Eden Court Inverness Poster, 25 - 26 March 1980
‘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.
Eden Court Theatre Inverness Poster, Monday 31 January 1977
Bruce Trent in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.
Edwin Hicks Show Poster, 1969
Laugh Inn, South Pier, Blackpool. Edwin Hicks, The Advert Game, Miss Mini-World. Red and black type on white background with illustration.
Edwin Hicks Show Poster, c1970 - 1979
Miss Mini-World, Model Child. Hop on for the Penthouse Sunspot, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blue and red type on white background and illustration.
Festival of the Music Hall Poster, 11 November 1974
City Varieties, Leeds. The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Mr Chairman and a cast of favourite artistes. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.
Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, 22 March 1976
The Dixie Minstrel Show featuring John Boulter with Reg Lester and David Lee. Red and black with border.
Gaiety Theatre Ayr Poster, Season commencing 25 October 1976
Malcolm Vaughan in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.
Gaiety Theatre Minehead Poster, Season commencing Sunday 20 June c1976
Mike Onions from the Cliff Richard show in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.
Gaslight Gaieties Poster, 19 May 1980
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.
Gaslight Gaieties Poster, 19 May c1970 - 1979
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.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, c1960 - 1979
Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, c1960 - 1979
King’s Theatre, Southsea. Featuring Anna Karen, ‘Olive’ of ‘On the Buses’. Contains red and green illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Poster, Commencing 15 January c1970 - 1979
Theatre Royal, St. Helens. Larry Larkin, Jack Storey, Black Theatre Puppets, Joan Grundy Juveniles. Red and green.
Good Old Days Invites you to A Night at the Varieties Poster, Commencing 25 June 1970
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.