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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:

Sir Roger C.D. Tichborne Bart Handbill, 1867

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.176
Scope and Contents

The Claimant to the Tichborne Estates at North Woolwich Gardens. "Tichborne Bart; Claimant to the Tichborne Estates will appear at 7.30 and deliver an address in the Ball-room". Printed by J.W. Last and Co., Princess Street, Drury Lane, London.

Dates: 1867

Smallest and Most Perfect Horse in the World Handbill, 1840

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.61
Scope and Contents

Smallest and Most Perfect Horse in the World at Cosmorama Rooms. "Only 28 inches high! Is exceedingly tractable and a fast trotter!”. Printed by E. and J. Thomas, Exeter Street, Strand.

Dates: 1840

Spanish Exhibition Handbill, 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.160
Scope and Contents

Derby and Oaks at Earls Court. Spanish Exhibition including Diorama of a bull fight and Grand illuminations by James Pain. "The only gardens in London. Electric Light everywhere". Printed by Hepburn and Co., 7 and 8 Pancras Lane, E.C.

Dates: 1889

Splendid and Matchless Court Costume Handbill, 23 August 1837

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.92
Scope and Contents

Lady Luson at 151 Strand. Exhibition of Court costume worn at the courts of Cromwell and Charles 2nd. Printed by Barnes, Southwick.

Dates: 23 August 1837

Splendid Exhibition Handbill, c1830

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.148
Scope and Contents

Mr Wilmhurst's Magnificent Painted Window at 15 Oxford Street. Large painting on glass of the "Tournament of the Field of the Cloth of Gold". Printed by Nichols and Sons, Earl’s Court, Cranbourn Street, 2p.p.

Dates: c1830

Splendid Mechanical Museum of Moving Figures Handbill, 1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.33
Scope and Contents

Splendid Mechanical Museum of Moving Figures at Great Windmill St, Haymarket. 500 figures with mechanical motions by Signor Gagliardi. Various famous historical military episodes. See The Morning Chronicle, May 26 1838 for description. Printed by Stuart, Printer, 15 Archer Street, Haymarket.

Dates: 1838

Splendid Paintings by the Ancient Masters Handbill, 1832

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.187
Scope and Contents

Series of paintings from the galleries of the King of Spain, King Charles, I, King James II, the Regent of France, and the Convent of Santa Clara at Exeter Hall, Strand, London. Contains newspaper reviews. Printed by Howlett & Brimmer, 10 Firth Street, Soho.

Dates: 1832

Spoils of the Ocean Handbill, c1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.48
Scope and Contents

Royal Submarine Exhibition at Cosmorama Rooms. Exhibition of curious and salvage of Mr Deane, having used his new diving apparatus. Printed by L. Harrison, Printer, 17, Oxford Street, 2pp.

Dates: c1835

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

Stokes on Memory! Handbill, c1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.118
Scope and Contents

Mr. W.M. Stokes, Teacher of Memory at Regent Gallery. "Lectures on Natural & Artificial Memory" See Pages 506-507 of Altick's "The Shows of London" for background info on Royal Aquarium, 4pp.

Dates: c1882

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

Szentpetery’s Embossed Tableau Handbill, 1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.194
Scope and Contents

Tableau representing the Battle of Arbela at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.Under the Immediate Patronage of His Highnes Prince Esterhazy for the relief of the sufferers by the late dreadful inundation of the Danube. Printed by start Press, Cross Street, Hatton Garden.

Dates: 1838

Tam O' Shanter, Souter Johnny, the Landlord & Landlady Handbill, c1831

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.84
Scope and Contents

Mr Thom, Sculptor at 28 Old Bond Street. Sculptor - "Untutored Genius" Four figures cut from a solid block of freestone, without either model or drawing.

Dates: c1831

Taylor of Ightham Family Tree Manuscript, c1930 - 2003

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 4: Series 178B27; Series 178C95.1-100; Series 178Z42.1
Reference code: 178B27.1
Scope and Contents

Pen and ink family tree with multiple annotations, 1p.

Dates: c1930 - 2003

The African Glen Handbill, 1 June 1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.70
Scope and Contents

The African Glen at Royal Colosseum Theatre. Stuffed animals, village recreations etc. Printed by William Clowes, 14 Charing Cross, London, 2pp.

Dates: 1 June 1835

The Air Boat Handbill, 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.274
Scope and Contents

Account of Philip Brannon’s late discovery of air floating and navigation, at London. "Containing a full and clear account and explanation of Philip Brannon's late Discovery of Air Floating and Navigation".

Dates: 1879

The Aztecs’ Farewell Handbill, c1850 - 1859

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.245
Scope and Contents

Exhibition of novelty and music at Ramsgate. Re-engagement of the original Bell Ringers, the hundred silver-tomes bells, the crystal-ophonic, the pianist etc, 2pp.

Dates: c1850 - 1859

The Battle of Waterloo Cut out in Silk Handbill, 1822

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.73
Scope and Contents

Mr Sestini at Western Exchange. "The whole of the figures and situations introduced are formed entirely of pieces of silk". Printed by W. Glindon, Rupert Street.

Dates: 1822

The British Diorama Handbill, 1830

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.144
Scope and Contents

The Physiorama, Jolly Beggars and Large Black Walnut Tree at Queen's Bazaar. British Diorama. Four views of recent/historical events i.e. "Bristol on fire during the riots". Physiorama. Fourteen views of Britain including, "Nottingham Castle on fire during the riots". Jolly Beggars - "Illustrative of Burn's Celebrated Cantata" eight sculptures. Printed by Nichols and Sons, Earl’s Court, Cranbourn Street, 2pp.

Dates: 1830

The Celebrated Peristrephic Panoramas Handbill, 1824

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.197
Scope and Contents

Panoramas of Ligny, Les Qyatre Bras and Waterloo at the Large Building next to the Pavillion Riding School, Church Street, Brighton. Life size painting showing 11 views and accompanied by full Military Band. Printed by T. Gardner, Lanes.

Dates: 1824

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