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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:

Diallagic Handbill, c1870 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.209
Scope and Contents

The Wandering Spirits, Madame Zerbina, Chansonette Francais, Fred Hilda, Miss Marion Ritta and Professor Jones with his Pedascope at St. James's Hall, Brighton.

Dates: c1870 - 1889

Dioastrodoxon Handbill, 14 - 17 March 1821

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.306
Scope and Contents

Mr Lloyd opening the Dioastrodoxon, Grand Transparent Orrery at Theatre of Astronomy, late the Minor Theatre, Catherine Street, Strand, London. Five scenes of the universe closing with the northern and southern celestial heavens. Printed by Glendinning, 25 Hatton Garden, London.

Dates: 14 - 17 March 1821

Dramatic Matinees Handbill, c1870 - 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.124
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1870 - 1879

Dreams of Assyria Handbill, 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.12
Scope and Contents

Dreams of Assyria at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 'Tableaux imbued with the associations of Asiatic splendour. Situations portrayed and narratives recited while vocal and musical accompaniments assist the effect of the pictorial realisations'. Illustrated. Printed by J.B. Lambe and Co., 199 Upper Thames Street, E.C., 4pp.

Dates: 1879

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 2 November 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.319
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 2 November 1863

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 - 12 October 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.320
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 10 - 12 October 1863

Dwarf and Fairy Handbill, c1800 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.243
Scope and Contents

Mr and Miss Shaw, Huddersfield. See and believe from 10 'till 9. Advertising card for midget couple from West Riding.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Eglinton Tournament Handbill, 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.286
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of knight on horse and seal.

Dates: 1839

Egyptian Hall Handbills, c1821 - 1883

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.1-20
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London.

Dates: c1821 - 1883

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939

Exhibition of a Grand Model Handbill, c1820 - 1829

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.109
Scope and Contents

Emperor of Austria's Rock Salt Mine at Argyll Rooms. Added several Panoramic Views of the surrounding country. Printed by Mallett, Wardour Street, Soho.

Dates: c1820 - 1829

Exhibition of a Hydro-Oxygen Microscope Handbill, 1833

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.82
Scope and Contents

Exhibition of a Hydro-Oxygen Microscope at Stanley's Rooms, 21 Old Bond Street. Microscope capable of magnifying 500.000 times. Built by Mr Cooper 7 Mr Cary (optician) 181 Strand.Printed by D. Campbell, 6 King’s Head Court, Holborn.

Dates: 1833

Exhibition of a Magnificent Hydro-Oxygen Microscope Handbill, 1833

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.98
Scope and Contents

Exhibition of a Magnificent Hydro-Oxygen Microscope at 287 Strand. Microscope capable of magnifying 300.000 times (instead of 500,000 as stated previously). Built by Mr Cooper and Mr Cary (optician) 181 Strand. Printed by J. Bennett, 37 Holywell Street, Strand.

Dates: 1833

Exhibition of a Model of a Copper Mine Handbill, c1832

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.294
Scope and Contents

Exeter Hall, Strand. Printed by Truscott, 37 Blackfriars Road.

Dates: c1832

Exhibition of a Model of a Copper Mine Handbill, c1832

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.295

Exhibition of Ancient Court Costume Handbill, 1 - 30 June 1834

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.101
Scope and Contents

Rich Splendid Dresses at Somerset Gallery. Exhibition of Court costume worn at the courts of Cromwell and Charles 2nd. Printed by G. Odell, 18 Princes Street, Oxford Street, near Regent Street.

Dates: 1 - 30 June 1834

Exhibition of Lord Nelson's Flagship Handbill, 22 June 1896

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.177
Scope and Contents

Foudroyant at Woolwich Docks. "The Foudroyant is now restored to her original condition as in 1799, when she carried Lord Nelson's Flag in the Mediterranean". Printed by S.E. Stanesby, 180, Brompton Road, S.W.

Dates: 22 June 1896

Exhibition of Mountains of Switzerland in Relief Handbill, 1821

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.37
Scope and Contents

Exhibition of Mountains of Switzerland in Relief, at 210 Piccadilly. Models of mountains and cities of Switzerland of various scales. Printed by Handy, 14 Dean Street, Soho, From 23, Whitcomb Street.

Dates: 1821

Exhibition of the Etruscan Museum Handbill, c1830 - 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.50
Scope and Contents

Exhibition of Antique Vases and Other Curiosities at 202 Regent Street. Dug up on the estate of Lucien Bonaparte, Prince of Canino, from the tombs of the Ancient Etruscan Kings. Printed by Russells Printers, Guildford.

Dates: c1830 - 1839

Exhibition of the Industrious Fleas, c1840 - 1849

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.100
Scope and Contents

Exhibition of the Industrious Fleas at Somerset Gallery. Various Flea expositions, a mail coach, a ball room etc. Printed by Collis, 104 Bishopgate Street, Within, London.

Dates: c1840 - 1849

Additional filters:

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