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Craston, Joe (Joseph), c1900 - 1989

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: c1900 - 1989

Biography

Joseph aka Joe Craston was the son of Joe Craston and Martha Cashmore and brother of Lulu Adams and Victoria Craston. Joe formed a musical act with his sisters known as The Three Crastonians, an Scotch musical act they performed in Kilts and together they travelled around the music halls of the UK and some parts of Europe until 1927 when Lulu left the act to focus on her clowning career. Joe and sister Victoria continued travelling the act as The Crastonians.

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Joe Craston, c1930 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.286
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Joe Craston Junior, possibly with his wife.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Joe Craston, c1925

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Reference code: 178C83.307
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Portrait photograph of Joe Craston Junior. '1925, Gabor Hirsch, Frankfurt' written on the front.

Dates: c1925

Joe Craston, 21 July 1949

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Reference code: 178C83.319
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Postcard photograph of Joe Craston Junior. 'Jerome' and '21 July 1949' printed and stamped on reverse.

Dates: 21 July 1949

Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950

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Reference code: 178C83.330
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Joe Craston Junior seated on a deck chair in a garden with a dog.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Joe Craston, c1890 - 1900

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Reference code: 178C83.353
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Joe Craston seated on a chair with a cane.

Dates: c1890 - 1900

Joe Craston, c1920 - 1930

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Reference code: 178C83.354
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Joe Craston Junior in Scottish military uniform with drum. The costume is part of the Crastonians musical variety act.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Joe Craston, c1920 - 1930

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Reference code: 178C83.355
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Joe Craston Junior in 'top hat and tails' costume with cane. Copyright Mannell, London' stamped on reverse.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Joe Craston, c1930 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.362
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Publicity photograph of Joe Craston dressed in performance costume. Printed in the bottom corner and stamped on reverse 'Yvonne, London'.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Joe Craston, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.365
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Joe Craston Junior with saxophone. 'Nobbs/ Photographer/ Great Yarmouth' embossed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Joe Craston, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.366
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Joe Craston appearing on stage wearing a white suit and hat. 'Stage Photo by StudioTerik' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Joe Craston, c1920 - 1930

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Reference code: 178C83.372
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Joe Craston Junior dressed in Scottish military uniform seated on a drum as a performer in the Crastonians. T. Rattles/Leeds printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

Joe Craston, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.375
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Publicity photographic print of Joe Craston Junior wearing Mexican costume and a sombrero hat. The costume is part of a Crastonian's act.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Joe Craston, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.36
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Joe Craston Junior, son of clown Joe Craston and brother of Louse and Victoria Craston. Joe is wearing a suit and standing on steps.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Joe Craston and Child, c1930 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.294
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Joe Craston Junior with infant child.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Joe Craston and Lulu Adams, c1940 - 1960

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Reference code: 178C83.272
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Joe Craston Junior and Lulu Adams in comedy clown costumes with child, dogs and dolls. 'Stephen Phillips, Photographer, Brighton' stamped on reverse.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Joe Craston and Lulu Adams, c1940 - 1960

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Reference code: 178C83.273
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Joe Craston Junior and Lulu Adams in comedy clown costumes with child, dogs and dolls. 'Stephen Phillips, Photographer, Brighton' stamped on reverse.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Joe Craston Junior, c1930 - 1949

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Reference code: 178C83.79
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Joe Craston Junior, stamped 'Photographer, Mme Yvonne, Charing Cross Road, WC2' printed on reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Joe Craston Junior, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.188
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Promotional photographic print of Joe Craston Junior in Scottish 'Crastonians' military costume seated on top of a drum. 'T. Rattles, Leeds' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Joe Craston Junior, c1930 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.223
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Joe Craston Junior standing on a gatepost in a field.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Joe Craston Junior, c1920 - 1930

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Reference code: 178C83.266
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Joe Craston Junior in Scottish military costume and drum sticks. Costume is worn in the Crastonians musical act. 'Stage Photo Studio Terik Bradford' on front.

Dates: c1920 - 1930