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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:

Forbidden at Glasgow, The Slave Market at Cairo Handbill, 7 July 1896

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.88
Scope and Contents

Maxime Dastugue at 393 Strand. Painting of the Slave Market at Cairo by Maxime Datugue, Causing censorious uproar in Glasgow.

Dates: 7 July 1896

Frank Lincoln Handbill, c1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.10
Scope and Contents

The American Humourist and Entertainer at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 'Unique musical and imitative sketches, which form a new departure in amusements' Programme features newspaper reviews, 4pp.

Dates: c1882

Frank Uffner's A Few Words Respecting Giants & Midgets Handbill, 1883

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.29
Scope and Contents

Colonel Chang Yu Sing, and General Tiny Mite, at Piccadilly Hall. Colonel Chang - 8ft Six, 500lbs, 35yo. Gen Tiny Mite (Successor to Gen Mite) 19in tall, four & three quarter lbs, 15 yo. Offering cash prizes to anyone who can provide small or bigger men than Mr Uffner. Printed by Walter Smith, High Street, Bloomsbury, 2pp.

Dates: 1883

Frank Uffner's American Midgets Handbill, c1881

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.26
Scope and Contents

Lucia Zarate, General Mite, Miss Jennie Quigley, and Commodore Foot at Piccadilly Hall. 'The Smallest Man and Women in the World'. Supported by Jennie Quigley - Miniature Queen of Song & Commodore Foot, Liliputian Comedian of America. Printed by W.S. Johnson, Nassau Steam Press, 60 St. Martin’s Lane, W.C., 2pp.

Dates: c1881

Frank Uffner's Royal American Midgets Handbill, 31 January 1881

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.25
Scope and Contents

Lucia Zarate, General Mite, Miss Jennie Quigley and Commodore Foot at Piccadilly Hall. 'Patronized by their Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Fashionable World of London' Supported by Jennie Quigley - Miniature Queen of Song & Commodore Foot, Liliputian Comedian of America, 2pp.

Dates: 31 January 1881

Fred Brightmer's Ladies’ Sailor Choir Programme, c1910 - 1929

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.214
Scope and Contents

Songs, Duets Specialities, Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation, possibly at Peterborough. Featuring Moyra Beresford, Zene Jordan, Lindsay Stevens, Sisters Roze, Fred Hill, Will James, Cissy Rose, Madge Hazel, Roza Roze, Fred Brightmer, and John Parker. "Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation" Various acts from duets to comedy songs, 4pp. Printed by Dysons, Peterborough.

Dates: c1910 - 1929

French Giant Handbill, 1822

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.79
Scope and Contents

French Giant at 22 New Bond Street. "Immense French Giant 7Ft 4 in. of Wonderful strength perfectly proportioned and only 22 Years of Age". Printed by Handy, 50 Brewer Street, Golden Square.

Dates: 1822

Gen Tom Thumb and his Beautiful Little Wife Handbill, 1865

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.41
Scope and Contents

General Tom Thumb, Commodore Nutt, and Minnie Warren at St James Hall, Piccadilly. Midget variety act, encompassing all of Gen Tom Thumb's family, wife daughters etc. Printed by Brickhill and Bateman, Steam Publishing Works, Newington Butts, S.

Dates: 1865

General Tom Thumb Handbill, c1885 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.242
Scope and Contents

Tom Thumb illustration.

Dates: c1885 - 1889

General Tom Thumb Handbill, 21 -23 July 1846

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.301
Scope and Contents

Assembly Rooms Low Pavement, London. illustrated print with details added. Printed by Webb and Co., Litho., 8 Farringdon Street.

Dates: 21 -23 July 1846

General Tom Thumb Handbill, March 1844

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.5
Scope and Contents

General Tom Thumb, and Native American performer Joc-O-Sot, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. The Man in Miniature, In Catlin's Indian Collection, Adelaide Gallery-E.H.The General is 13 years old, 25' high and weighs only 15 pounds. Support act-Joc-o-Sot, Sauk Indian tribe chief, in unique tribal costume. Illustrated.

Dates: March 1844

General Tom Thumb Handbill, c1857

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.66
Scope and Contents

General Tom Thumb at 209 Regent Street. “He will appear in his Citizen’s Dress; as Napoleon Bonaparte; also in his Scotch Costume; and in his Court Dress.” Illustration of Tom Thumb and a six year old child. Printed by T. Brettell, Rupert Street, Haymarket, Westminster.

Dates: c1857

Ghost at Christmas Handbill, November 1889 - December 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.57
Scope and Contents

Professor Pepper's Ghost at Christmas at Royal Polytechnic Institute, 309 Regent Street. Revival of Pepper's Ghost at Christmas by Professor Pepper. See: The Times, Dec 27, 1889; pg 4; Issue 32893; col. C for a review. Illustrated.

Dates: November 1889 - December 1889

Giantess in Europe Handbill, c1800 - 1830

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.218
Scope and Contents Reuzin the Dutch giantess. In the New Elegant Lodge, Standing on the Butter Market, Quiet Side. Important Freak of Nature! The tallest, most beautiful and youngest Giantess, now living in Europe. Who has been honoured with a visit from our Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Hendrik and the Prince of Orange. The world wonder, Elsbeth, called Murphy in female shape. Of exceptionally athletic build. Her appearance causes the greatest surprise. Never seen before. Excellent proportion of...
Dates: c1800 - 1830

Glees, Solos Catches and Quartettes Handbill, c1842

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.114
Scope and Contents

Glees, Solos Catches and Quartettes at Garricks Head Hotel. "To have your supper and hear the ladies sing, by first rate male & female artists from Drury Lane & Covent Garden theatres" "This is the renowned house for the Judge and Jury Society".

Dates: c1842

Gold! Gold! Gold! Handbill, 12 November 1895

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.128
Scope and Contents

Colorado Gold Mine at Royal Aquarium. Exhibited at Worlds fair, Chicago. Constructed from actual rock and on view at the western side of the central stage at the Royal Aquarium.

Dates: 12 November 1895

Goldwin's Circulating Library Handbill, c1850 - 1859

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.276
Scope and Contents

Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel, 31 High Street, Rochester. Part of a flyer for a library, 2pp.

Dates: c1850 - 1859

Grand Café Chantant, Restaurant de l'Univers Programme, 1859

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.138
Scope and Contents

Tableaux Vivants at Leicester Square. During the evening, songs will be sung by the celebrated M Sebastian and M and Mad Montanari. Printed by Grant, 14 Orange Street and 4 Red Lion Square, Holborn, 4pp.

Dates: 1859

Grand Exhibition of Works of Sculpture Handbill, 1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.87
Scope and Contents

Andrea Brustolini at 21 Old Bond Street, Stanley's Rooms. '25 Statues of the Most Renowned Protestant reformers, taken by Bonaparte from the library of the Church of St John & Paul at Venice'. Printed by Walton and Mitchell, 24 Wardour Street.

Dates: 1835

Grand Festival Concert Handbill, 25 June 1898

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.170
Scope and Contents

Concert at Crystal Palace Gardens. Pass to North Area Stall.

Dates: 25 June 1898

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