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:

Babil and Bijou Handbill, 8 April 1882

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.315

Scope and Contents

The Lost Regalia - ballet, chorus, and music - by Dion Boucicault, F.R. Planche, Frank W. Green and G. Jacobi - at Alhambra Theatre, London. Grand Fairy Spectacular Opera. Illustrated borders, 4pp. Printed by Letts, Son and Co., London, EC.

Dates: 8 April 1882

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

Black Bull Inn Theatre Handbill, 19 December 1808

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

Reference code: 178T1.213

Scope and Contents

Douglas or the Noble Shepherd, and Rosina or Harvest Home at Black Bull Inn Theatre, Bishop Auckland. Featuring Mr Bretton, Miss Tannett, and Mr Hallam. Play, ballet and musical numbers. Printed by Walker, Durham.

Dates: 19 December 1808

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

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

Grand Masquerade Handbill, 22 June 1887

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

Reference code: 178T1.183

Scope and Contents

Grand masquerade Garden Party and Fancy Dress Ball at North Woolwich Gardens. Printed by Carter, Sportman’s Printer, 226 Southwark Bridge Road.

Dates: 22 June 1887

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Crystal Palace and South London 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

Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929

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

Reference code: 178T1.208-235

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.

Dates: 1789 - c1929

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

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

Luna Park and Palace of Amusements Handbill, c1880 - 1920

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

Reference code: 178T1.217

Scope and Contents

Southend-on-Sea. Programme for the week starting 26th September including dancing, billiard saloon and unsual sea-side attractions. Printed by Ellis Ltd., 22 London Road, Southend-on-Sea.

Dates: c1880 - 1920

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

The Checktaker’s Farewell Benefit Ball Handbill, 22 January 1849

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

Reference code: 178T1.202

Scope and Contents

Benefit dance at White Conduit House, Islington, London. "After Fourteen Years' Service on the Establishment".

Dates: 22 January 1849

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London

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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

Biography

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Babil and Bijou Handbill, 8 April 1882

Black Bull Inn Theatre Handbill, 19 December 1808

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

Grand Masquerade Handbill, 22 June 1887

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

Luna Park and Palace of Amusements Handbill, c1880 - 1920

The Checktaker’s Farewell Benefit Ball Handbill, 22 January 1849

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