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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:

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.368
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1925

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Reference code: 178C83.369
Scope and Contents

The Crastonians dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum. Left to right: Victoria Craston, Joe Craston; Louise Craston. '1925 Gabor Hirsch, Frankfurt printed at the bottom.

Dates: c1925

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.370
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.374
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1925

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.381
Scope and Contents

The Crastonians dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum. Left to right: Victoria Craston, Joe Craston; Louise Craston. '1925 Gabor Hirsch, Frankfurt printed at the bottom.

Dates: c1925

The Crastonians, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.383
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.17
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of Joe Craston and Louise Craston (Lulu Adams) performing as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.20
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of Joe and Louise Craston (Lulu Adams) appearing on stage as The Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Crastonians, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.34
Scope and Contents

Publicity photographic print of titled 'The Crastonians'. Louise Craston and brother Joe in Scottish military uniform. Photo name 'Trattles, Leeds' and address in bottom right corner.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

The Crastonians on Stage, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.190
Scope and Contents

Victoria Craston playing the bagpipes and Joe Craston banging a drum on stage during a Crastonians act. Both are wearing Scottish style military uniforms.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

The Oho Boys, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.337
Scope and Contents

Two men in costume with hats. Marked on reverse 'The Oho Boys' and 'The two Joes'. Probably Joe Craston Senior (left) and Joe Craston Junior (right).

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1930 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.171
Scope and Contents

Publicity image of variety performers Victoria and Joe Craston dressed in Scottish military style clothing with bagpipes and drum. Titled 'Vic and Joe Crastonian' at the base.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1930 - 1950

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Reference code: 178C83.212
Scope and Contents

Publicity photograph of Vic and Joe Crastonian. Both are wearing mexican style sombrero hats. Marked 'Yvonne London' on front.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.361
Scope and Contents

The Crastonians dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.378
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.371
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.376
Scope and Contents

Publicity photographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians. 'Yvonne, London' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.377
Scope and Contents

Publicity photographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.384
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Victoria and Joe Craston, c1930 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.185
Scope and Contents

Victoria and Joe Craston Junior in Scottish military uniform as the Crastonians. 'To Lulu love from Vic and Joe' written on the front. Stamped 'Perfect Photo Repro Co.' on reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1940