Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

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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 56 Collections and/or Records:

A Great Harmonic Meeting Handbill, c1851

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

Reference code: 178T1.35

Scope and Contents

Professional Gentlemen at the Piano Forte at John Broome’s The Sun Tavern. Exhibition of Popular songs, duets and glees by Mr John Broome. Printed by Stuart, 38 Rupert Street, Haymarket.

Dates: c1851

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

A New Way To Pay Off Debts Handbill, 1 December 1828

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

Reference code: 178T1.340

Scope and Contents

French Plays at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also a performance of ‘The Beggar’s Opera’. Last Performance of the Covent-Garden Company before closure for re-decoration. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

Dates: 1 December 1828

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

A Vocal and Instrumental Concert Handbill, 22 November 1838

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

Reference code: 178T1.321

Scope and Contents

Royal Baths, Rooms and Gardens, Manor House, Kings Road, Chelsea. Also dramatic performance on Thursday the laughable interlude of ‘The Intrigue’. Printed by Romney, 83 and 84 Bridge Road, Lambeth.

Dates: 22 November 1838

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

Another Popular Fete and Garden Party Handbill, 17 - 19 September 1887

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

Reference code: 178T1.186

Scope and Contents

Grand Open Air Concerts, Bowling, Swinging and Shooting at Kennington Liberal & Radical Club. Garden party including Dancing and Open Air Concerts. Printed by Kent and Matthews, 96 Wandsworth Road, S.W.

Dates: 17 - 19 September 1887

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

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

Beethoven’s Grand Concerto in C Minor Handbill, 5 - 8 April 1826

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

Reference code: 178T1.292

Scope and Contents

Master George Aspull, Miss Paton and Mr Murray, possibly at London. 'In the course of these concerts he will perform on the Grand Pianoforte.' Child prodigy performer.

Dates: 5 - 8 April 1826

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

Bohemian Serenaders Handbill, 1897

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

Reference code: 178T1.229

Scope and Contents

Ladies’ orchestra and Dioramas at St George’s Hall, Burton-on-Trent, 4pp. Printed by A. Fletcher and Sons, Malpas.

Dates: 1897

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

Coronation Day Handbill, 1855

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

Reference code: 178T1.173

Scope and Contents

Orchestral Band of the Company at Crystal Palace. Variety of acts including Balloon Ascents, Comic Ballet and Steam carrousels. Printed by: T.K. Burt and Co., Wine Office Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: 1855

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

Crystal Palace and South London Handbills, c1835 - 1899

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

Reference code: 178T1.168-186

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling exhibitions and sideshows at Crystal Palace and South London.

Dates: c1835 - 1899

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

Crystal Palace Fireworks Handbill, 6 October 1870

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

Reference code: 178T1.175

Scope and Contents

Fireworks Display at Crystal Palace. Firework display including "Blowing up of the Bridge of Kehl". Also, Offenbach's Comic Operettas.

Dates: 6 October 1870

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

Egyptian Hall Handbills, c1821 - 1883

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

Reference code: 178T1.1-20

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London.

Dates: c1821 - 1883

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

Fred Brightmer's Ladies’ Sailor Choir Programme, c1910 - 1929

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

Reference code: 178T1.214

Scope and Contents

Songs, Duets Specialities, Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation, possibly at Peterborough. Featuring Moyra Beresford, Zene Jordan, Lindsay Stevens, Sisters Roze, Fred Hill, Will James, Cissy Rose, Madge Hazel, Roza Roze, Fred Brightmer, and John Parker. "Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation" Various acts from duets to comedy songs, 4pp. Printed by Dysons, Peterborough.

Dates: c1910 - 1929

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

Glees, Solos Catches and Quartettes Handbill, c1842

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

Reference code: 178T1.114

Scope and Contents

Glees, Solos Catches and Quartettes at Garricks Head Hotel. "To have your supper and hear the ladies sing, by first rate male & female artists from Drury Lane & Covent Garden theatres" "This is the renowned house for the Judge and Jury Society".

Dates: c1842

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

Grand Festival Concert Handbill, 25 June 1898

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

Reference code: 178T1.170

Scope and Contents

Concert at Crystal Palace Gardens. Pass to North Area Stall.

Dates: 25 June 1898

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

Grand Musical Festival Handbill, c1891

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

Reference code: 178T1.188

Scope and Contents

Mrs Sims Reeves at Exeter Hall, Strand, London. Huge concert with over twenty acts and a full orchestra. Printed by John K. Chapman and Co., 5 Shoe Lane, and Peterborough Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: c1891

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

Great Temperance Fete and Garden Party Handbill, c1880 - 1899

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

Reference code: 178T1.180

Scope and Contents

Two Open Air Concerts. Featuring McCall Chambers, Wilfred Stacey, George Hancock, W. Wallborne, Fred Edwards, Stevie Langton, Scott-Edwards, Alf Rogers, Madame Bulow and Two Military Bands. Two open air concerts in aid of the Temperance Orphanage, Sunbury-on-Thames, including fireworks provided by Prof Marsh of the Royal Aquarium. Printed by Kent & Matthews, Printers, 96 Wandsworth Road, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

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

Guy Mannering Handbill, 2 May 1817

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

Reference code: 178T1.337

Scope and Contents

Musical Play at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also new ballet ‘Aurora; or the flight of Zephyr’ and burletta of ‘Mr Tom Thumb the Great’.

Dates: 2 May 1817

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

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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

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Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

A Great Harmonic Meeting Handbill, c1851

A New Way To Pay Off Debts Handbill, 1 December 1828

A Vocal and Instrumental Concert Handbill, 22 November 1838

Another Popular Fete and Garden Party Handbill, 17 - 19 September 1887

Babil and Bijou Handbill, 8 April 1882

Beethoven’s Grand Concerto in C Minor Handbill, 5 - 8 April 1826

Black Bull Inn Theatre Handbill, 19 December 1808

Bohemian Serenaders Handbill, 1897

Coronation Day Handbill, 1855

Crystal Palace and South London Handbills, c1835 - 1899

Crystal Palace Fireworks Handbill, 6 October 1870

Egyptian Hall Handbills, c1821 - 1883

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

Fred Brightmer's Ladies’ Sailor Choir Programme, c1910 - 1929

Glees, Solos Catches and Quartettes Handbill, c1842

Grand Festival Concert Handbill, 25 June 1898

Grand Musical Festival Handbill, c1891

Great Temperance Fete and Garden Party Handbill, c1880 - 1899

Guy Mannering Handbill, 2 May 1817

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

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