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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 493 Collections and/or Records:

Red Riding Hood Poster, Week commencing 27 December 1954

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.320
Scope and Contents

Ashton-under-Lyne. Joe Ring, Al Dexter and Des Dale, Ann Rooney, Syd Howard and Dick Astor, Joyce Harvey, Vera Valentine’s famous “Royalty Girls”, Jaqueline, Paul Betts, Terry Joyce, Dore Chambers, Norma Joyce, Sheila Fields, Pogo and the Smarte Brothers. Red and blue.

Dates: Week commencing 27 December 1954

Red Riding Hood Poster, Week commencing 24 December c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.326
Scope and Contents

Palace, Newcsatle-on-Tyne. Dickie Arnold, Jimmy Edmundson, Norma Barry, Eileen Keegan, Anthony Tuppen, Keefe Bros. and Annette, Lynda Johnson, Mickie Warren, Jimmy Warren, Charles Stirling, Derek Lawrence, Francis Langford’s 10 Singing Scholars, Whiteleys, 10 Zio Angels, 10 Rosslyn Babes, Scott’s Sea Lions, 3 Burgess Bros. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: Week commencing 24 December c1950 - 1959

Red Riding Hood Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.12
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Richmond Adult College Poster, c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.168
Scope and Contents

John Bate Choir and Chanticleer Orchestra. Blue and red.

Dates: c1970 - 1989

Robinson Crusoe Poster, Week commencing 24 January 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.319
Scope and Contents

Empire Theatre, Wombwell. Eileen May, Syd Makin, Ted Alex, Johnny Clayton, Margaret Morne, Gloria Jansen, Leslie Bryant, Johnny Daw, Robert Grayson, Olive Day, Robbie, Elsie Dunn and Billy Grant. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: Week commencing 24 January 1955

Robinson Crusoe Poster, Week commencing 27 December 1954

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.330
Scope and Contents

Empire Theatre, Swindon. Joyce Golding, Leslie Sarony, Afrique, Penelope Gray, Dorothy Black, Cliff Miller, The Gladys Hale Babes, The Jaydee Girls, Tony Stuart, Eltham and Sharpe, Elspeth Ross. Red and blue.

Dates: Week commencing 27 December 1954

Robinson Crusoe Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.13
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1960 - 1979

Roe Green Fair, Kingsbury Poster, 5 - 14 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.934
Scope and Contents

Holland. Waltzer, Dodgems. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 5 - 14 August c1975

Roe Green Fair Poster, 4 - 20 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.937
Scope and Contents

Kingsbury. Holland. Waltzer, Dodgems. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: 4 - 20 August c1975

Rose Marie Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1101
Scope and Contents

Music by Rudolph Friml and Herbert Stothart. Book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein. Blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Roundhay Park Bonfire Fair Poster, 4 - 6 November c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.938
Scope and Contents

Leeds. Don Lindbergh, high diver. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 4 - 6 November c1975

Rowmarsh Leisure Centre Poster, 19 October c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.166
Scope and Contents

Wrestling. The Exorcist v Tom Warboy, Kung Fu v Steve Marino. Red and black with photographs.

Dates: 19 October c1970 - 1989

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Saturday 11 June c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.192
Scope and Contents

Charlie’s Music Hall featuring Charlie Williams. Black, pink and yellow with photographs.

Dates: Saturday 11 June c1970 - 1989

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Week commencing Monday 4 October c1982

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.196
Scope and Contents

Nat Jackley ‘The original Rubber necked Comedian with his Happy Gang’ with Penny Nicholls, Tom Howard, Mike Onions, Chris Corbally, Barbara Jackson, John Warwick, The Calders. Red and blue type with border on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 4 October c1982

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Season commencing Monday 20 September c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.202
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Season commencing Monday 20 September c1976

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Week commencing Monday 16 May c1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.209
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Week commencing Monday 16 May c1977

Scarborough Fair Poster, 1 - 4 October c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.944
Scope and Contents

William Street coach park. Albert Corrigan. Colour type on red background.

Dates: 1 - 4 October c1975

Scarborough Fair Poster, 28 September - 1 October c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.947
Scope and Contents

William Street coach park. Albert Corrigan. Black and red type on white background.

Dates: 28 September - 1 October c1975

Scarborough Fair Poster, 27 - 30 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.948
Scope and Contents

William Street coach park. Albert Corrigan. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 27 - 30 September c1975

Sensational Personal Appearance of Harry Secombe Poster, 14 December c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.607
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Harry Secombe, Des King, Helen Foster, The Song Spinners. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 14 December c1970 - 1979