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 7 Collections and/or Records:

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 Assorted Venues, Mainly in London, c1800 - 1939

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

Reference code: 178T1.187-207

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at various venues, mainly in London.

Dates: c1800 - 1939

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

Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Handbills, c1860 - 1889

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

Reference code: 178T1.163-167

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington.

Dates: c1860 - 1889

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

Royal Grand National Menagerie Handbill, c1830 - 1839

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

Reference code: 178T1.190

Scope and Contents

Pair of African lions, pair of Bengal Royal tigers, hyenas, porcupines, leopards, Bangalore wild cat, vultures and other wild animals at King's Mews, Charing Cross. Printed by J. King, College Hill, Upper Thames Street.

Dates: c1830 - 1839

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

Royal Menagerie Handbill, c1800 - 1829

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

Reference code: 178T1.189

Scope and Contents

A noble lioness and her three fine young cubs, exhibited along with Bengal Royal tiger, porcupines, leopards and other wild animals at Exeter Change, Strand, London. Poem on reverse, 2pp.

Dates: c1800 - 1829

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

World's Fair!! Christmas and New Year’s Carnival Handbill, 22 December 1883

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

Reference code: 178T1.163

Scope and Contents

Bostock and Wombwell’s Splendid Menagerie at Royal Agricultural Hall. World Famed Temple of the Dram. Printed by Geo. Stevens, Steam Printer, 87 Commercial Road, E., and Adelaide Buildings, London Bridge, 2pp.

Dates: 22 December 1883

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Handbills

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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

Biography

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London, c1800 - 1939

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Handbills, c1860 - 1889

Royal Grand National Menagerie Handbill, c1830 - 1839

Royal Menagerie Handbill, c1800 - 1829

World's Fair!! Christmas and New Year’s Carnival Handbill, 22 December 1883

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