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Promotional postcard advertising Iain and Betty Smith, Storytime Puppets.

Scope and Contents Birkenhead. George Power Comedian, Mr Harry Shaw Musical Eccentric Comedian, Miss Marion Lena Characteristic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Harry Barker Descriptive Vocal Actor, The Watsons Irish Comedy Entertainers, Miss Marie Kean Burlesque Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Robert J, Carroll Comedian, Author and Dancer, Mildred Cohen Vocalist, Norton Prestidgitateur Seeing Is Believing, Carl Howlett’s Royal Improved Marionette Pantomime. Green and red type on off white background. Printed by S Griffith...

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Punch and Judy Show dress patterns for Policeman, Hangman and Dog Toby. Printed by Nutt and Stevens Ltd., Leicester.

Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...

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Dunes Theatre Mablethorpe. ‘Children’s Competitions and Variety’. Red and blue type on white background. Printed: Taylors, Printers, Wombwell, Yorks.

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Dunes Theatre Mablethorpe. Children’s Competitions and Variety. Red and blue type on white background. Printed: Taylors, Printers, Wombwell, Yorks.

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Contains list of characters and press reviews. Printed by Taylors, theatrical Printers, Wombwell, Yorks, 4p.p.

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Hanbills for variety, magic and illusion shows mainly in locations in Blackpool in cluding the North Pier, the Hippodrome and various theatres.

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Shipmates Concert Pary, Joe Hodson Comedian, Tom Douglas Baritone, De Randel’s Famous Marionettes, Audrey Dockrill Soprano, George and Carol Musical Gems, Renee Rayne Soubrette Dancer. Red, green and black type on white background. Printed by Arthurs, Woodchester.

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Shipmates Concert Pary, Joe Hodson Comedian, Tom Douglas Baritone, De Randel’s Famous Marionettes, Audrey Dockrill Soprano, George and Carol Musical Gems, Renee Rayne Soubrette Dancer. Red, green and black type on white background. Printed by Arthurs, Woodchester.

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Accrington. Comic Pantomime ‘Babes in The Wood’, Rene Rayne, Joe Hodson as Dame and de Randels Marionettes among others. Red and blue type with holly border on white background. Printed by Bowcott and Sons, Wednesbury.

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Joe Hodson’s Comical marionettes. Handwritten letter giving details given of provenance of marionette.

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Blackpool. Bernard Delfont presents Show Time, Bruce Forsyth, Teddy Johnson and Pearl Carr, Mr and Mrs Music, Pinky & Perky television Puppets, Elaine and Rodolph continental dance stars, The 3 Monarchs, Penny Calvert, Jimmy Lee. Contains photographs of the acts. Printed by Brown & Son (Ringwood) Ltd., Ringwood, Hampshire, and at 44/46 Kingsway, London, 8p.p.

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Southport. Grand Gala of Magic with International Stars Billy McComb, Harold Taylor comedy entertainer, Jeffery Atkins & Company, Fred Sherry Austrian Manipulator, Tommy Nightingale Orchestra, Duo Flamenco Espanol, The Pharos Mysteries of the Sphinx, Morine, The Roger Stevenson Marionettes, Mr Joe, King of Diablo, The Rosinis, Van Buren & Greta. Red, blue and yellow print. Printed by Wilsons (Printers) Ltd., King Street, Leicester.

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Colour postcard of Punch and Judy set from the Lanchester Collection.

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Coulour postcard of French Punch and Judy liquorice firm.

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Set of ten Punch and Judy postcards. Contain colour illustrations. Produced by magic Lantern gems, York, England.

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Circus, variety, pantomime and magic posters including Argyle theatre, Liverpool Empire, Blackpool Tower Circus, Robert Brothers, Austen Brothers, Sorcar, Vesta Tilley, Ken Dodd, Dan Leno, Florrie Forde and others.

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Circus, magic and variety show programmes including the Great Ohmy Circus, John Sanger Circus, Bertram Mills Circus and variety shows at various locations in Blackpool, London, Manchester and other theatres in England. Some of the variety performers showcased are Morecambe and Wise, Hetty King, Mae West, Bob Hope, Shirley Bassey, Larry Lamb and Cliff Richards.

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Civic theatre, Barnsley. Colour illustation on mount board.