Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003
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
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.
Black Bull Inn Theatre Handbill, 19 December 1808
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.
Dramatic Matinees Handbill, c1870 - 1879
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.
Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 2 November 1863
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.
Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 - 12 October 1863
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.
Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.
For the Benefit of Mr Parker Handbill, 7 May 1835
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.
Handbills, c1786 - 1968
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.
Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.
Heart of Mid-Lothian Handbill, 29 May 1819
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also dramatic sketch ‘Ozening; or Half an Hour in France and others.
Hunchback by Sheridan Knowles Handbill, 5 January 1836
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also historical pantomime entitled ‘Harlequin Guy Fawkes or the fifth of November’. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.
Ill Bondaocani Handbill, c1800 - 1839
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.
John Bramwell Taylor Collection
King Henry IV, Part II Handbill, 26 June 1821
Grand Coronation scenes at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also musical farce ‘No Song, no Supper’.
King Henry VIII Handbill, 8 May 1837
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.
Mdlle. Jane May Handbill, 9 April 1894
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'.
Mr C. Kemble’s Night Handbill, 28 April 1830
Isabella at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Featuring tragedy ‘Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage’, song and music. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.
Mr. Macready’s Night Handbill, 1 May 1837
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.
Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills, c1820 - 1885
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket.
Quasimodo Handbill, c1830 - 1839
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.
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