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 11 Collections and/or Records:
A Catalogue of Dioramic Tableaux Handbill, 22 June 1835
George Robin's Auction at Cosmorama Rooms. Auction of 'Five splendid representations forming a series of historical Dioramic Tableaux of the interior of the Houses of Lords & Commons, prior to the Conflagration', 6pp.
Baker Street, Portman Square and Egyptian Hall Piccadilly Handbills, 1837 - 1864
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Baker Street, Portman Square and the Egyptian Hall Piccadilly.
Handbills, c1786 - 1968
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.
Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.
John Bramwell Taylor Collection
Oxford Street and Holborn Handbills, 1830 - 1968
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Oxford Street and Holborn.
Regent Street Handbills, c1824 - 1899
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Regent Street.
The British Diorama Handbill, 1830
The Physiorama, Jolly Beggars and Large Black Walnut Tree at Queen's Bazaar. British Diorama. Four views of recent/historical events i.e. "Bristol on fire during the riots". Physiorama. Fourteen views of Britain including, "Nottingham Castle on fire during the riots". Jolly Beggars - "Illustrative of Burn's Celebrated Cantata" eight sculptures. Printed by Nichols and Sons, Earl’s Court, Cranbourn Street, 2pp.
The Diabolical Greenacre Handbill, 1837
The Diabolical Greenacre at Bazaar, Baker Street. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Seven other American themed attractions including a Diorama of New York Harbour and American Hunting Trophies. Printed by J. Phair, 67 Great Peter Street, Westminster.
The Grand Historical Diorama Handbill, 1853
The History of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte at Regent Gallery. "Diorama of the History of the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. With instrumental accompaniments and powerful chorus". Printed by J. Shoreman, 4 Brewer Street, Golden-Square.
TO-NIGHT Handbill, c1905
“Special engagement of Mr Walter Graham, The Living Marionette”. Mr Walter Graham, Gilbert’s wonderful performing dogs and cats, Miss Byam Yates, Feis and Crociano the famous Minstrels and The Walturdaw Animated Pictures at Pier Pavilion, Clackton-on-Sea. Printed by A Quick and Co. Ltd., Clacton and Walton.
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