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 8 Collections and/or Records:
American Exhibition and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Handbill, 1887
Buffalo Bill's Wild West at Earl's Court. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Seven other American themed attractions including a Diorama of New York Harbour and American Hunting Trophies. Printed by Perry, Printer, 138 Lillie Road, Fulham.
Baker Street, Portman Square and Egyptian Hall Piccadilly Handbills, 1837 - 1864
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Baker Street, Portman Square and the Egyptian Hall Piccadilly.
Buffalo Bill Outdone by Mexican Joe and Daisy Handbill, 26 December 1887
Western Wilds at Royal Albert Palace, Battersea. Col. Joe Shelley. Printed by Dunn, Collin and Co., Brown’s Buildings, Saint Mary.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Handbill, 1887
Buffalo Bill's Wild West at Earl's Court. "America's National Entertainment”. Illustrated.
Handbills, c1786 - 1968
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.
John Bramwell Taylor Collection
The Diabolical Greenacre Handbill, 1837
The Diabolical Greenacre at Bazaar, Baker Street. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Seven other American themed attractions including a Diorama of New York Harbour and American Hunting Trophies. Printed by J. Phair, 67 Great Peter Street, Westminster.
West London and Earl’s Court Handbills, 1831 - 1889
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at West London and Earl’s Court.
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