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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 370 Collections and/or Records:

Mr F.M. Uffner's Latest Collection of Living Curios Handbill, 24 February 1883

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.40
Scope and Contents

General Tiny Mite, Chang The Great Chinese Giant, The Madagascar Family, The White Moors, and Zaluma Medea, at Piccadilly Hall Gen Tiny Mite, Chang, the Great Chinese Giant, combined with a pleasing and refined parlour entertainment .Printed by Walter Smith, Steam Printers, 61 and 62 High Street, London, W.C., 2pp.

Dates: 24 February 1883

Mr Frank Lincoln Handbill, 15 November 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.19
Scope and Contents

Frank Lincoln in his Unique Imitations, assisted by Paganini the greatest violinist in the world and other popular artistes. Redivivus at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Printed by Aubert's Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 15 November 1882

Mr Harry Phillips' Living Mythological Mermaid Handbill, 1886

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.129
Scope and Contents

Living Mermaid at Royal Aquarium. "Half beautiful woman, half fish, submerged in a glass tank with live fish.” Illustrated. Printed by Burt and Son’s, 58 Portchester Road, Bayswater W.

Dates: 1886

Mr Lough's Exhibition of Statues Handbill, 1828

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.38
Scope and Contents

Mr Lough's Exhibition of Statues, at Cosmorama Rooms. Statues of Iris & Somnus, Musidora with other groups. Reviews of statues in The Examiner, 27 January 1828 (letter) and 23 March 1828, Newcastle Courant 19 April 1828. Printed by A.A. Paris, 44 Holywell Street, Strand, London.

Dates: 1828

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

Mr Thom The Self Taught Sculptor Handbill, c1831

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.85
Scope and Contents

Mr Thom The Self Taught Sculptor at 28 Old Bond Street. Alternative flyer for same show as previous entry, 178T1.84. "Group of four figures illustrative of Burn's Most Popular tale". Printed by W. Smith, King Street, Seven Dials.

Dates: c1831

Mrs General Tom Thumb Handbill, c1885 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.240
Scope and Contents

American card featuring illustration of a coach party. ‘This card and 15 cents will admit a school child (under 14 Years of age) to the Grand Matinee given by Mrs. General Tom Thumb and her wonderful company’, 2pp. Printed by The Empire Show Printing Co., 73 and 75 Third Avenue, Chicago.

Dates: c1885 - 1889

Mudie's Packet of Curiosities Handbill, c1876

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.205
Scope and Contents

Advertisement for a comic troupe packet containing four amusing curiosities. Suitable for winter evenings.

Dates: c1876

Musical Chessmen Brilliant Novelty Handbill, 3 March 1883

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

Mr A Cohen Prince of Harpists, Mr EW Payne-Modern Pagannini, Queen Getywynot Nubian Wonder Voice, and Zaluma Medea Circassian Hair Queen at Piccadilly Hall. Printed by G.S. Christie, Litho, London.

Dates: 3 March 1883

NANA! Handbill, c1888

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.97
Scope and Contents

Gospodin Marcell De Suchorowsky at 446 Strand. Nana - depiction of Female Beauty painted by the Great Russian Artist, 2pp.

Dates: c1888

New Addition! Handbill, 1864

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.153
Scope and Contents

Madame Tussaud's Exhibition at Bazaar. Listing new additions for the year.

Dates: 1864

New and Elegant Orchestra Handbill, c1820 - 1829

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.200
Scope and Contents

La Troupe Longuemare at Bagnigge Wells Gardens, near Islington, London. Concert, orchestra and acrobatic troupe opened in the Bagnigge Wells Gardens. Printed T. Goode, Cross Street, Wilderness Row.

Dates: c1820 - 1829

New Branch Lodge Handbill, 22 March 1880

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.115
Scope and Contents

United Order of Comic Fellows Friendly Society at Globe, Covent Garden. Opening with band and Procession and public meeting on March 16th. Printed by Simpkins, 3 Savoy Street, Strand.

Dates: 22 March 1880

New Eidouranion, or Large Transparent Orrery Handbill, 1822

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.28
Scope and Contents

Mr D.F. Walker, at King's Theatre, Haymarket. Mr D.F Walker (lecturer at Eton, Harrow, Rugby and Winchester Colleges etc.) Astronomical Lectures on his New Eidouranion (Astronomy device). Printed by G. Schulze, 13, Poland Street.

Dates: 1822

New Exhibition Handbill, c1786

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.103
Scope and Contents

The Seraglio, Waxworks at Grand Salloon, Lyceum. "A cabinet containing an exact representation of the Seraglio" and other figures.

Dates: c1786

Newcastle Fair Handbill, c1814

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.226
Scope and Contents

Two poems entitled ‘Newcastle Fair’ and ‘The Skipper’s Wedding’. Printed by Marshall, Newcastle.

Dates: c1814

Niagara in London Handbill, 1888

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.117
Scope and Contents

Colossal Cyclorama of the Great Falls at York Street, Westminster. Cyclorama painted by M.Phillipoteaux. Also "large & Elegant Bazaar and American candy store". Printed by Witherby and Co., 325a High Holborn, W.C.

Dates: 1888

Norway Horse and Sultan Dog at Mr Pearse's Auction Rooms Handbill, c1850 - 1860

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.146
Scope and Contents

Norway Horse, 32 inches high, 6 yrs old. Largest Sultan Dog - just arrived from North Pole, "2ft high, 5ft long, colour like a tyger". Printed by Robarts, 16 Shoe Lane, Fleet Street.

Dates: c1850 - 1860

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

Now Exhibiting the Fairy Queen Handbill, c1885 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.140
Scope and Contents

Fairy Queen at 43 Cranbourne Street. "13 months old, 16 inches high and weighs only about 5 pounds"

Dates: c1885 - 1889

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Type
Archival Object 369
Collection 1
 
Subject
Acrobats 4
Aerialists 5
Amusement rides 4
Animals 56
Archaeology 9