‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King, Special guest, Charlie Williams. Red and black type on yellow background.

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

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

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

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Ralph reader with his ‘Stars of Tomorrow’, Gordon Glenn broadcasting accordionist, Margaret White and her music, The Jenny Set, Johnny Clamp, Gerrie Raymond. Red and black.

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

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

‘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.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Bobo musical Clown, Judy horse with the Human Brain. Red and Black type on yellow background.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown. Red and black type on yellow background.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown, Freda and Frenchi International Juggler.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Rodeo, Bobo musical clown, Henleo Indian Fire Eater, Freda and Frenchi International Juggler. Red and blue type on white background.

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

Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Gary Webb, Ken Joy, Barbara Jackson, Red Preston, Dennis Lake, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, John Warwick, Julie McMahon, Colin Cresswell, Vic Riches and his music. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Big Show Variety ‘75. Featuring Ralph Reader ‘Mr Gang Show’ himself Jack Mozelle comedian instrumentalist, The Kedello’s supreme speciality, Bette Gilmor saucy-but nice and others. Red and blue with border.

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

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