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 493 Collections and/or Records:
Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth Poster, 21 April 1980
‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King, Special Guest, Tony Melody, comedian. Red and black type on yellow background with photo.
Pavillion Ilfracombe Poster, Sunday 20 May 1979
Roy Lester in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.
Pavillion Theatre Bournemouth Poster, 17 April 1978
The Fabulous Beverley Sisters. Black and red type on yellow background.
Pavillion Theatre Bournemouth Poster, 17 April 1978
The Fabulous Beverley Sisters. Black and red type on yellow background.
Pavillion Theatre Bournemouth Poster, 10 April 1979
Arthur Askey Show. Red and purple type on yellow background.
Pavillion Theatre Glasgow Poster, 21 April 1980
‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King, Special Guest, Tony Melody, comedian. Red and black type on yellow background with photo.
Pavillion Theatre Liverpool Poster, Week commencing 26 December 1955
Babes in the Wood week commencing 26 December 1955, The Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe week commencing 9 January 1956, Cinderella week commencing 16 January 1956, Goldilocks and the Three Bears week commencing 23 January 1956, Harry Rowson, Raf and Julian Jover, Harry Neil, Joe Poynton, Frank Randle, Tony Lester, Bud Weston. Red and blue.
Pier Theatre Handbill, c1950 - 1959
St. Annes. Comedy Season Playhouse starring Ken Platt. Red curtain border and blue print. Printed by A. Taylor & Sons Ltd., Wombwell, Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Pinder's Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979
Poster left blank for over printing location and date. Fossett, Rosaire and Pinder circus combined in the new 4 Pole Big Top. Red and black type on yellow background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 6 - 8 June 1977
Stonehaven Corrie Park. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 20 - 22 June c1970 - 1979
Peterhead. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 7 - 9 July c1970 - 1979
Forres Grant Park. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 23 - 25 June c1970 - 1979
Banff, Canal Park. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 30 June - 2 July c1970 - 1979
Buckie, Merson Park. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 4 - 6 July 1977
Elgin, Lossiegreen. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 27 - 29 June 1977
Portsoy. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 11 - 16 July 1977
Nain. The Links. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 26 - 28 May 1977
Kirriemuis, Davidson Park. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 30 May - 1 June 1977
Forfar Market, Muir. Red, blue, orange type and white background.
Pinder's Circus Poster, 2 June - 4 June 1977
Brechin Victoria FC. Red, blue, orange type and white background.