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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 34 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

Dramatic Matinees Handbill, c1870 - 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.124
Scope and Contents

The play, Man of the World at Royal Aquarium. Lists future arrangements including Zazel, Mr Phelps, Matthews' Minstrels and the Grand Chrysanthemum Show. Illustrated cover. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand, 4pp.

Dates: c1870 - 1879

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 2 November 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.319
Scope and Contents

Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Also Comedietta of John Dobbs, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

Dates: 2 November 1863

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 - 12 October 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.320
Scope and Contents

Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. ‘First Nights of Manfred!-Telbin’s scenery!! and of the appearance of Mr Phelps’, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

Dates: 10 - 12 October 1863

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

For the Benefit of Mr Parker Handbill, 7 May 1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.329
Scope and Contents

Merchant Of Venice at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Also farce ’Turning the Tables’ and drama ‘The Note-Forger’. For the Benefit of Mr. Parker. Printed by W. Wright.

Dates: 7 May 1835

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

Heart of Mid-Lothian Handbill, 29 May 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.331
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also dramatic sketch ‘Ozening; or Half an Hour in France and others.

Dates: 29 May 1819

Hunchback by Sheridan Knowles Handbill, 5 January 1836

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.342
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also historical pantomime entitled ‘Harlequin Guy Fawkes or the fifth of November’. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: 5 January 1836

Ill Bondaocani Handbill, c1800 - 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.287
Scope and Contents

The Caliph of Bagdat at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. 'To conclude with the admired Pantomime of May-Day or The Nuptials of Columbine'. Printed by Hughes, Smithfield.

Dates: c1800 - 1839

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

King Henry IV, Part II Handbill, 26 June 1821

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.341
Scope and Contents

Grand Coronation scenes at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also musical farce ‘No Song, no Supper’.

Dates: 26 June 1821

King Henry VIII Handbill, 8 May 1837

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.339
Scope and Contents

The Fall of Cardinal Wolsey at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also ‘Brien Boroihme! Or, the Maid of Erin’. Irish drama written by Sheridan Knowles. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: 8 May 1837

Mdlle. Jane May Handbill, 9 April 1894

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.273
Scope and Contents

Jane May playing both M. et Mdme. Pierrot, in a monomime play at London. 'On the conclusion of the Monomime (play without words), Mdlle. JANE MAY will, after a quick change into Modern Evening Dress, sing 'Ne me Chatouillez pas'.

Dates: 9 April 1894

Mr C. Kemble’s Night Handbill, 28 April 1830

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.336
Scope and Contents

Isabella at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Featuring tragedy ‘Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage’, song and music. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

Dates: 28 April 1830

Mr. Macready’s Night Handbill, 1 May 1837

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.335
Scope and Contents

Historical Tragedy, 'Strafford' at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Featuring Historical tragedy, ‘Strafford’, new farce ‘Modern Orpheus.’, and drama ‘Two Pages of Frederick the Great’. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: 1 May 1837

Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills, c1820 - 1885

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.21-43
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket.

Dates: c1820 - 1885

Quasimodo Handbill, c1830 - 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.334
Scope and Contents

The Gypsy Girl of Notre Dame at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. New Operatic Romance. Includes Dioramic view of Paris. Printed by S.G.Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: c1830 - 1839

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