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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:

Grand Fete and Gala Handbill, 6 July 1910

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.290
Scope and Contents

Rosherville Gardens, Gravesend, Kent. 'Multifarious amusements and attractions all day' and 'forty of the best known music hall stars'. Printed by New Goswell Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: 6 July 1910

Grand Gymnastic Display and Assault-at-Arms Programme, 30 May 1893

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.191
Scope and Contents

Grand gymnastic display and assault-at-arms demonstrations at Gifford Hall, Gifford Street, 4pp.

Dates: 30 May 1893

Grand Masquerade Handbill, 22 June 1887

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.183
Scope and Contents

Grand masquerade Garden Party and Fancy Dress Ball at North Woolwich Gardens. Printed by Carter, Sportman’s Printer, 226 Southwark Bridge Road.

Dates: 22 June 1887

Grand Musical Festival Handbill, c1891

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.188
Scope and Contents

Mrs Sims Reeves at Exeter Hall, Strand, London. Huge concert with over twenty acts and a full orchestra. Printed by John K. Chapman and Co., 5 Shoe Lane, and Peterborough Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: c1891

Grand Parachute Descent Handbill, 13 June 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.298
Scope and Contents

Mr Hampton, the distinguished Aeronaut at Cremorne House, Chelsea. Printed by G. Nurton, 48 New Church Street, Portman Market.

Dates: 13 June 1839

Grand Victorian Fete Handbill, 1 May 1851

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.299
Scope and Contents

Borini’s Bands of 100 Performers, Tableaux Vivants, The Balloon Ascent by the Celebrated Hampton, and Great Exhibition of Pyrotechniques, at Cremorne House, Chelsea. Only a shilling, balloon included. Printed by John K. Chapman and Company, 5 Shoe Lane and Peterborough Ct., Fleet Street.

Dates: 1 May 1851

Great Christmas Fete Handbill, 1874 - 1875

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.303
Scope and Contents

Games, attractions, bazaars and sideshows at Royal Agricultural Hall, ‘the greatest combination of exhibitions ever brought together under one roof’, 4pp. Printed by G. Tarrant & Co., 70 Liverpool Road, Islington, N.

Dates: 1874 - 1875

Great Curiosity Handbill, c1823

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.249
Scope and Contents

The celebrated Miss Crackham at Fletcher’s Building, Bridge Street, possibly Liverpool. “Nine years and four months old, seventeen inches high and only weighing three pounds.” Exhibited as part of a festival. Printed by J. Fletcher, Chester.

Dates: c1823

Great Holiday Programme, 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.125
Scope and Contents

The Regal Aquariatos, Menotti on the High Wire and Iza Tillarina the Equilibriste at Royal Aquarium. Colour illustrated postcard. Christmas Holiday Programme. Many acts including "6 Performing Elephants - Just arrived from the continent". Printed by Phillips Bros., Bath Street, London Road, SE, 2pp.

Dates: 1889

Great Moving Diorama of the Holy Land Handbill, 1852

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.4
Scope and Contents

Diorama featuring Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Mount Sinai, and Nazareth at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Moving Diorama. Spectator is 'Conveyed on the route of the Israelites' taking in views from Mount Sinai, to Hebron, Bethlehem, Jerusalem to site of Solomon's temple. Printed by John K. Chapman, 5 Shoe Lane and Peterborough Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: 1852

Great Temperance Fete and Garden Party Handbill, c1880 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.180
Scope and Contents

Two Open Air Concerts. Featuring McCall Chambers, Wilfred Stacey, George Hancock, W. Wallborne, Fred Edwards, Stevie Langton, Scott-Edwards, Alf Rogers, Madame Bulow and Two Military Bands. Two open air concerts in aid of the Temperance Orphanage, Sunbury-on-Thames, including fireworks provided by Prof Marsh of the Royal Aquarium. Printed by Kent & Matthews, Printers, 96 Wandsworth Road, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

Greatest Living Phenomenas of Nature Handbill, c1847

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.307
Scope and Contents

Gigantic fat girl, Miss Holmes - two dwarf sisters, Miss Emma Patten, the Dorsetshire dwarf and her sister, Ellen Patten - great golden boa constictor, real Crocodiles, and strangling serpents. Private exhibitions can be arranged. Printed by J. Trives and Son, Portsea.

Dates: c1847

Greatest Wonder of The Age Handbill, c1848

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.136
Scope and Contents

Cantelo's Patent Hydro-Incubator at 4 Leicester Square. Egg hatching machine "Chickens always hatching, machines & chickens constantly on sale" Illustrated. Printed by A. Munro, Machine Printer, Queen’s Head Yard, Great Queen Street, Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

Dates: c1848

Guy Mannering Handbill, 2 May 1817

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.337
Scope and Contents

Musical Play at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also new ballet ‘Aurora; or the flight of Zephyr’ and burletta of ‘Mr Tom Thumb the Great’.

Dates: 2 May 1817

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

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

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Dates: c1786 - 1968

Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London, c1800 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.187-207
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at various venues, mainly in London.

Dates: c1800 - 1939

Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.208-235
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.

Dates: 1789 - c1929

Harmonic Meeting by Mr T.Smith Handbill, c1800 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.113
Scope and Contents

Herr Von Joel, R.H. Dowson, T. Martin, G. Wood, and Miss Eliza Egerton at Queens Head Tavern. Vocalists, Comic singers, entertainers etc. Printed by T. Martin, 9 Tonbridge Street, New Road.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Harmonic Meetings Handbill, c1800 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.193
Scope and Contents

Flyer alerting people that harmonic meetings are held every evening as usual at Adelphi Shades, Adam Street, Adelphi, London, near to Strand and Charing Cross. Printed by T. Birt, 39 Great St Andrew Street, Seven Dials.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Harp Lounge and Theatre of Varieties Handbill, 16 August 1880

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.224
Scope and Contents

Charles Williams - Extempore, Miss Ethel Victor - Serio Comic, Miss Bertie Stokes - Serio and Ballad Comic, Chas Murray - Vocal Comedian, Albert and Frederica, Burlesque Duologue Artistes, Lizzie Watson - American Variety Hall Artiste and Harry Braham at Sands, Ramsgate, folded. Includes information about the artistes only appearing at the Harp and not other establishments, despite bills stating otherwise. Printed by J. Mardon, High Street, Ramsgate.

Dates: 16 August 1880

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