Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003
Biography
John Bramwell Taylor was a Yorkshireman who migrated to the South East of England during the 1930s. John Bramwell Taylor spent his working life as a porter at the Travellers’ Club in London and spent all his free time and money collecting printed ephemera.
Very well known to dealers and collectors of ephemera John had a deep and abiding knowledge of early printing history. He collected in all areas and the material that is now in the National Fairground Archive is only one small aspect of his Collection.
John Bramwell Taylor died in Notting Hill London in 2003 and his large and extensive Collection was split on his death.
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
A Hog of Stupendous Size Handbill, c1800 - 1849
Bred by John Turner in the East riding of Yorkshire. Printed by Morpeth, S, Wilkinson.
African Loan Exhibition Handbill, 1895
African White Ants at Crystal Palace. Glass nest of living Ants. Printed by F.M. Evans and Co. Ltd., Crystal Palace, 2pp.
Astonishing Canary Birds Handbill, 1850 - 1859
No. 4 Leicester Square, London. ‘They spell, ass, subtract, divide, multiply’ possibly presented by Mdlle Vandermeersch. Printed by Collins, George Yard, Princess Street, Soho.
Belle Vue Handbill, c1848
Zoological gardens and museum of curiosities at Belle Vue, Hyde Road, Manchester. Folio from book advertising the zoo, Pleasure Boats, Elizabethan Maze and dancing Platform. On revere, advertising for Cole’s patent trusses and medicated Bands, 2pp.
Belle Vue Handbill, c1848
The Gardens and Pleasure Grounds at Belle Vue, Hyde Road, Manchester. Folio from book advertising the zoo. Other adverts on reverse, 2pp.
Bonassus Handbill, 1821
Newly discovered animal The Bonassus, at 287 Stand, London. ‘From the Apalachian mountains of America, is nearly seventeen Months old and Five Feet ten Inches high.’ A bison. Printed by Hewitt, No. 1 Prince’s Street, Drury Lane.
Broekman’s Circus and Great Monkey Performance Handbill, c1876
Duke’s Theatre also known as Theatre Royal Holborn, London. Two part show with monkeys, poodles and equestrian entertainment, 4pp.
Captain Baker presents Lady Luck Handbill, c1930 - 1939
Lady Luck the racehorse with eight feet. "The only thoroughbred Race-Horse in the world born with Eight Perfect Feet and Fetlocks". Printed Shentons Printing Works, Cheltenham.
Christmas Fair and Bazaar Programme, 27 December 1873
Mander's Huge Collection of Wild Beasts at Royal Agricultural Hall. Royal Agricultural Hall, Christmas Fair & Bazaar, Including Mander's Huge Collection of Wild Beasts. Printed by G. Tarrant and Co., (late Smith and Tarrant), 70 Liverpool Road, 4pp.
Crystal Palace and South London Handbills, c1835 - 1899
Handbills for travelling exhibitions and sideshows at Crystal Palace and South London.
Eglinton Tournament Handbill, 1839
Black and white illustration of knight on horse and seal.
Egyptian Hall Handbills, c1821 - 1883
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London.
Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.
Exhibition of the Industrious Fleas, c1840 - 1849
Exhibition of the Industrious Fleas at Somerset Gallery. Various Flea expositions, a mail coach, a ball room etc. Printed by Collis, 104 Bishopgate Street, Within, London.
Extraordinary Exhibition Handbill, c1833
Industrious Fleas at 238 Regent Street. Illustrated.
Great Holiday Programme, 1889
The Regal Aquariatos, Menotti on the High Wire and Iza Tillarina the Equilibriste at Royal Aquarium. Colour illustrated postcard. Christmas Holiday Programme. Many acts including "6 Performing Elephants - Just arrived from the continent". Printed by Phillips Bros., Bath Street, London Road, SE, 2pp.
Greatest Living Phenomenas of Nature Handbill, c1847
Gigantic fat girl, Miss Holmes - two dwarf sisters, Miss Emma Patten, the Dorsetshire dwarf and her sister, Ellen Patten - great golden boa constictor, real Crocodiles, and strangling serpents. Private exhibitions can be arranged. Printed by J. Trives and Son, Portsea.
Handbills, c1786 - 1968
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.
Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London, c1800 - 1939
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at various venues, mainly in London.
Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.
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