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 56 Collections and/or Records:

A Great Harmonic Meeting Handbill, c1851

Item — Box John Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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 Bramwell 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

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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

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