Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

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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 9 Collections and/or Records:

Chang and Eng Handbill, c1830 - 1839

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.264

Scope and Contents

The 'Siamese' conjoint Youths at London. Colour illustration by A. Sharpshooter depicting "Those extraordinary Human Phenomena" now exhibiting in London. Printed by G. Smeeton, 74 Tooley Street.

Dates: c1830 - 1839

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.236-342

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Dates: c1786 - 1968

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

Fonds

Reference code: NFA0086

Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...

Dates: c1786 - 2003

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Regent Street Handbills, c1824 - 1899

Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.44-72

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Regent Street.

Dates: c1824 - 1899

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills, c1800 - 1899

Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.117-135

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Royal Aquarium, Westminster and Pall Mall.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Siamese Youths, United Brothers Handbill, c1829 - 1830

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.46

Scope and Contents

Chang and Eng at Cosmorama Rooms. 'Siamese' coinjoined twins exhibiting, 'well formed and in full health and display all the faculties of the mind in their fullest extent'. Illustrated. Printed by W. Turner, City Printing Office, 96 Cheapside.

Dates: c1829 - 1830

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Regent Street Handbills

The Greatest Living Wonder on Earth Handbill, 1887

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.265

Scope and Contents

Lalloo at Nottingham Fair. "A boy and a girl Joined together." Illustrated. Printed by J. Lithgow and Son, Show Printers, 34 Ann St. (City) Glasgow.

Dates: 1887

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

The Orissa Twins Handbill, 1893

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.119

Scope and Contents

The Orissa Twins at Royal Aquarium. Siamese twins born on the 19th Sept 1889 in the province of Orissa in India. Photograph. Printed by H. and F. Millard, 5 Broadway, Westminster.

Dates: 1893

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills

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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

Biography

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Chang and Eng Handbill, c1830 - 1839

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

Regent Street Handbills, c1824 - 1899

Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills, c1800 - 1899

Siamese Youths, United Brothers Handbill, c1829 - 1830

The Greatest Living Wonder on Earth Handbill, 1887

The Orissa Twins Handbill, 1893

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