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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:

The Flag Lieutenant Poster, Commencing 24 October c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.658
Scope and Contents

The Picture House, Nottingham. Henry Edwards. Black and red type on orange background.

Dates: Commencing 24 October c1970 - 1979

The Glamour of the Music Hall Poster, 30 September 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.609
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Ken Joy, Julie McMahon, Barbara Jackson, Dennis Lake, Gary Webb, ‘Red’ Preston, Colin Cresswell . Red and black type on yellow background and illustration.

Dates: 30 September 1974

The Good Olde Days Poster, 5 - 8 December c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1003
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Birmingham. David Whitfield, Derek Roy, Tommy Trafford, Jean Barrington, Simone and Grant Douglas, Vivien Russell, Ronnie Parnell and Marie Ashton, Duggie Chapman, Jack Brear and his Music. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 5 - 8 December c1970 - 1979

The Good Olde Days Poster, Commencing 20 June c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.602
Scope and Contents

Gaiety Theatre, Minehead. Mike Onions, Norman Ghent, Dianne Margaret, Eric Gething, Bryan and Carol Douglas, Bridie Devon, The Lovely Gaiety Girls, Janet Denny, Diane Deforge, Isabel Evely, Steve Burling. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 20 June c1970 - 1979

The Good Olde Days Poster, Commencing 28 June c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.603
Scope and Contents

Prince of Wales Theatre, Colwyn Bay. Tony Melody, Burdon and Moran, Margaret Little, Andrew Gardner, John Emms, Gladys Ambrose, Janette Rose, The Startime Dancers, Vic Riches and his music. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 28 June c1970 - 1979

The Magic of the Music Hall Poster, 7 April - 3 May c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.608
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Wally Dunn, Gloria Ross, Dennis Lake, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Gerrie Raymond, Lew Williams, Colin Cresswell, Paula Lee with Claudi and Shelli. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: 7 April - 3 May c1970 - 1979

The Real Show at the World's Most Famous Music Hall in the True Gay 90's Stype Poster, Commencing 30 April 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.650
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Dave Betton, Ann Woollin, Red Preston, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Mike Scott, Brenda Martyne, Steve Collins, Annette Cotton, Hugo Myatt. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 30 April 1973

Theatre Royal Brighton Poster, Week commencing 25 July 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.210
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: Week commencing 25 July 1977

Theatre Royal Norwich Poster, 3 May 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.171
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 3 May 1976

Theatre Royal Nottingham Poster, 8 May 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.197
Scope and Contents

Big Hearted Arthur Askey in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: 8 May 1978

Theatre Royal St. Helens Poster, 8 March 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.172
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 8 March 1976

Theatre Royal St. Helens Poster, 14 March 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.190
Scope and Contents

The Al Jolson Minstrel Show featuring Clinton Ford. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 14 March 1977

Those Golden Years of Music Poster, Week commencing 8 May 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.605
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Arthur Askey, Peter Cavanagh, Van Buren and Company, Reed and Delroy, Adelaide Hall, Wally Dunn, Bob and Alf Pearson. Red and blue type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Week commencing 8 May 1978

Those Good Old Days Poster, 23 June c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.612
Scope and Contents

Arcadia, Skegness. Wally Dunn, Philippa Boulter, Dennis Lake, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Gerrie Raymond, Llewellyn Williams, Colin Cresswell, Paula Lee with Claudi and Shelli. Red, black and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 23 June c1970 - 1979

Thurcroft Community Bonfire and Fireworks and Fun Fair Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.662
Scope and Contents

Thurcroft Recreation Ground. Blue and red type on pink background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Tucker's Fun Fair Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.661
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Speedway, waltzer. Blue and red type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Valence Park Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 22 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.931
Scope and Contents

Dagenham. T. Holland. Dodgems, Waltzer. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 18 - 22 August c1975

Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1950 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.150-214, 178R11.250
Scope and Contents

Variety and Music Hall poster printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, including pantomimes and wrestling shows in theatre venues.

Dates: c1950 - 1989

Verlaine Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1000
Scope and Contents

Multicolour type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Villadrome Ludworth Poster, 8 October c1950 -1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.165
Scope and Contents

Daisy Hays presents ‘Frivolity Revels’. Red and blue.

Dates: 8 October c1950 -1959