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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

 Person

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

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.45
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 22 June 1835

Baker Street, Portman Square and Egyptian Hall Piccadilly Handbills, 1837 - 1864

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.153-157
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Baker Street, Portman Square and the Egyptian Hall Piccadilly.

Dates: 1837 - 1864

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

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

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

Oxford Street and Holborn Handbills, 1830 - 1968

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.144-152
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Oxford Street and Holborn.

Dates: 1830 - 1968

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

The British Diorama Handbill, 1830

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.144
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1830

The Diabolical Greenacre Handbill, 1837

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.157
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1837

The Grand Historical Diorama Handbill, 1853

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.69
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1853

TO-NIGHT Handbill, c1905

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.222
Scope and Contents

“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.

Dates: c1905

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