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 34 Collections and/or Records:

Romeo and Juliet Handbill, 7 May 1838

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

Reference code: 178T1.324

Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also Romantic opera, Amelie or, The Love test and others. Printed by W.S. Johnson 'Nassau Press', 6 Nassau Street, Soho.

Dates: 7 May 1838

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

Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills, c1800 - 1899

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

Reference code: 178T1.117-135

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Royal Aquarium, Westminster and Pall Mall.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

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

Royal Polytechnic Curried Prawns Handbill, 1879

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

Reference code: 178T1.241

Scope and Contents A Dyspeptic Illussion by F.C. Burnand at 309 Regent Street, Royal Polytechnic. Colour illustration. A play in which too many curries prawns eaten by one of the party at lunch time result in them having dyspeptic illusions. It is an opportunity to show Professor Peppers ghost like illusions. Metempsychosis depended for its effect on a carefully constructed chamber within the stage area, which could be diagonally bisected by a large silvered mirror. As the mirror slid into place, objects...

Dates: 1879

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

Savage Club Amateur Performance Handbill, 19 June 1861

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

Reference code: 178T1.107

Scope and Contents

Savage Club Amateur Performance at Royal Lyceum Theatre. Amateur performance in benefit of the Widow & Family of the late Artist & Engraver, Mr E. Landellis. Various acts including ‘The Wreck Ashore’, followed by a New & Original Burlesque.

Dates: 19 June 1861

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

School for Scandel Handbill, 24 April 1834

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

Reference code: 178T1.332

Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. With comedy from Aimpson & Co. Printed by W. Wright.

Dates: 24 April 1834

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

St John Preaching in the Wilderness Handbill, c1840 - 1849

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

Reference code: 178T1.34

Scope and Contents

Saint John Preaching in the Wilderness, at 213 Piccadilly. 18ft High - 14ft Wide, visited by royalty, 'one of the most wonderful productions of the age'. Printed by J.W. Peel’s Steam Press, 74, New Cut, Lambeth.

Dates: c1840 - 1849

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

Strand Handbills, c1785 - 1899

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

Reference code: 178T1.88-116

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling exhibitions and sideshows at Strand, Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Fleet Street.

Dates: c1785 - 1899

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

The Duenna Handbill, 11 January 1826

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

Reference code: 178T1.338

Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also pantomime ‘Harlequin and the Magick Rose: or Beauty and the Beast’. Printed by W. Reynolds, Denmark Court, Strand.

Dates: 11 January 1826

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

The Gamester Handbill, 25 February 1830

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

Reference code: 178T1.328

Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also new farce, ‘Teddy the Tiler’ and others. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

Dates: 25 February 1830

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

Theatre Royal Handbill, 31 December 1838

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

Reference code: 178T1.310

Scope and Contents

The Soldier's Daughter, comedy in 3 acts - The Sleeping Draught, farce in one act - Number Nip in Harlequin and the Gnome King - Beverley’s Grand Moving Diorama at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh.

Dates: 31 December 1838

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

Theatre Royal Handbill, 9 June 1819

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

Reference code: 178T1.317a

Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - King Richard III - The Falls of Clyde - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 9 June 1819

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

Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 June 1819

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

Reference code: 178T1.317b

Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - Merchant of Venice - Bombastes Furioso - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 10 June 1819

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

Theatre Royal Handbill, 11 June 1819

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

Reference code: 178T1.317c

Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - Bombastes Furioso - Douglas - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 11 June 1819

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

Theatre Royal Handbill, 12 June 1819

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

Reference code: 178T1.317d

Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - King Richard III - Lilliput - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 12 June 1819

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

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Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:

Romeo and Juliet Handbill, 7 May 1838

Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills, c1800 - 1899

Royal Polytechnic Curried Prawns Handbill, 1879

Savage Club Amateur Performance Handbill, 19 June 1861

School for Scandel Handbill, 24 April 1834

St John Preaching in the Wilderness Handbill, c1840 - 1849

Strand Handbills, c1785 - 1899

The Duenna Handbill, 11 January 1826

The Gamester Handbill, 25 February 1830

Theatre Royal Handbill, 31 December 1838

Theatre Royal Handbill, 9 June 1819

Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 June 1819

Theatre Royal Handbill, 11 June 1819

Theatre Royal Handbill, 12 June 1819

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