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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Centenary Jubilee Handbill, 1833

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

Reference code: 178T1.318

Scope and Contents

Ballad poem for opening of gardens for only one shilling. Vauxhall, London.

Dates: 1833

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

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

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

Notebooks, c1930 - 2003

File — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 4: Series 178B27; Series 178C95.1-100; Series 178Z42.1

Reference code: 178P7.1

Scope and Contents

Notebooks, containing hand-written poems and other personal thoughts.

Dates: c1930 - 2003

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

Poet Close and His Son's Entertainment Programme, c1800 - 1899

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

Reference code: 178T1.285

Scope and Contents

Grand poetical epic prologue by way of introduction.' Includes a handwritten note on the reverse.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

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

Sandy The Waterloo-Man Clipping, c1790 - 1828

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

Reference code: 178T1.278

Scope and Contents

Ballad poem featuring an illustration from Alice Swindells - printer, bookseller and stationer - 5 and/or 8 Hanging Bridge, Manchester. Poem about a soldier, Sandy at the battle of Waterloo.

Dates: c1790 - 1828

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

The Humours of the Fair Handbill, c1800 - 1899

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

Reference code: 178T1.288

Scope and Contents

A poem about the sights and sounds of the fair with gaps to fill in the relevant fair location. Printed by Watts, Lane End.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

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

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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

Biography

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Centenary Jubilee Handbill, 1833

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

Notebooks, c1930 - 2003

Poet Close and His Son's Entertainment Programme, c1800 - 1899

Sandy The Waterloo-Man Clipping, c1790 - 1828

The Humours of the Fair Handbill, c1800 - 1899

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