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:

John Woolcott Handbill, 10 March 1843

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.302

Scope and Contents

The Muswell Hill Slasher exhibiting his far-famed dog Black Pinch at George’s Rooms, Westerham. Two dozen rats are let loose where John Woolcott’s dog will catch them.

Dates: 10 March 1843

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Judge and Jury Society Handbill, 1 May 1856

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.110

Scope and Contents

Poses Plastiques, Judge and Jury Society at Coal Hole Tavern. “By the most exquisite female models”.” Coal-Hole is the oldest and best Chop and Steak house in London". Printed by Martin and Snell, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street.

Dates: 1 May 1856

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Strand Handbills

Just Arrived Handbill, c1820 - 1830

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.210

Scope and Contents

A Wonderful Nyctalope at 4 Castle Square, Brighton. 'Possessing the power of distinguishing objects at night'. Thought to be an albino.

Dates: c1820 - 1830

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

King Henry IV, Part II Handbill, 26 June 1821

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.341

Scope and Contents

Grand Coronation scenes at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also musical farce ‘No Song, no Supper’.

Dates: 26 June 1821

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

King Henry VIII Handbill, 8 May 1837

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.339

Scope and Contents

The Fall of Cardinal Wolsey at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also ‘Brien Boroihme! Or, the Maid of Erin’. Irish drama written by Sheridan Knowles. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: 8 May 1837

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

L'Africaine Handbill, c1875

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.167

Scope and Contents

L'Africaine at Philharmonic Theatre. A new operetta by Parry Cole featuring the Grattan Children and the celebrated Gnomes from Paris. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand, 4pp.

Dates: c1875

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Handbills

Lambeth Flower Show Handbill, 19 July 1887

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.179

Scope and Contents

Flower Show at Lambeth Palace Grounds. "By permission of His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury". Printed by G. Masters, Rose Cottage, Regent Street, S.E.

Dates: 19 July 1887

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Crystal Palace and South London Handbills

Leicester Square Handbills, 1835 - 1895

Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.136-143

Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Leicester Square.

Dates: 1835 - 1895

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Living Curiosity Handbill, c1820 - 1826

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.30

Scope and Contents

T.T. Angell, at Grand Theatre of Arts. T.T. Angell, Seaman, Attacked by Croup-operation to relieve respiration problems, had silver tube implanted into neck.' Has no smell and cannot speak without the aid of his finger, which is considered the greatest novelty offered to the British public'. Printed by Robarts, 95, Shoe Lane, Fleet Street.

Dates: c1820 - 1826

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

Living Ourang Outans! Handbill, c1830 - 1839

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.2

Scope and Contents

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Male and female Orangutans, One from Borneo - other from River Gambia. 'Connecting link between man and the brute creation'.

Dates: c1830 - 1839

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Egyptian Hall Handbills

Living Phenomenon of the Feminine Sex Handbill, 1841

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.91

Scope and Contents

Bearded Lady at Somerset Gallery, Strand. "Extraordinary Phenomenon of the Feminine sex, having a beard of 6 inches in length, whiskers and moustachios". Printed by Lowe, 3 Upper Street, St. Martin’s Lane, Long Acre.

Dates: 1841

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Strand Handbills

Lockhart's Marvellous Performing Elephants Handbill, c1890 - 1899

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.120

Scope and Contents

Performing Elephants at Royal Aquarium, Westminster. “Twice daily”. Printed by R.E. King and Co., Denmark Street, London.

Dates: c1890 - 1899

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills

London Anatomical Museum Handbill, c1866

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.55

Scope and Contents

London Anatomical Museum. Illustration of premises.

Dates: c1866

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Regent Street Handbills

Lots of Fun! Handbill, 1851

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.130

Scope and Contents

Industrious Fleas, at Sloane Street Gallery. “The Curious and Amusing Exhibition”.

Dates: 1851

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills

Luna Park and Palace of Amusements Handbill, c1880 - 1920

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.217

Scope and Contents

Southend-on-Sea. Programme for the week starting 26th September including dancing, billiard saloon and unsual sea-side attractions. Printed by Ellis Ltd., 22 London Road, Southend-on-Sea.

Dates: c1880 - 1920

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

Madame Duval's Splendid Tableaux Vivans Handbill, c1849

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.22

Scope and Contents

Living Serpent novelty at Minerva Hall, Haymarket. 'Madame Duval and her talented troupe of male and female artistes.' Accompanied by, 'a magnificent highly trained Living Serpent. The Anaconda just arrived from the Continent.' Used in a series of tableaux, 'Eve tempting Adam, the Indian Girl'.

Dates: c1849

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

Madame Warton's Original and Classic Exhibition Handbill, 14 January 1861

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.95

Scope and Contents

Exhibition at Royal Adelaide Gallery. "Madame Warton's Original & Classic Exhibition Grand vocal & Instrumental Concert".

Dates: 14 January 1861

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Strand Handbills

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert, 2 July 1823

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.43

Scope and Contents

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert at New Argyll Rooms. A selection of pieces for the piano. Printed by Joseph Mallett, 59 Wardour Street, Soho, London.

Dates: 2 July 1823

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

Magnificent National Picture, 1826

Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1

Reference code: 178T1.135

Scope and Contents

Patriotism of Godiva at 24 Royal Arcade. Portrait of Godiva - accused of injuring lady's delicacies. Printed by J.J. Stockdale, 24 Opera Colonnade.

Dates: 1826

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills

Manuscripts, c1930 - 2003

Series

Reference code: 178B27

Scope and Contents

Hand drawn family trees.

Dates: c1930 - 2003

Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection

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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

Biography

Found in 370 Collections and/or Records:

John Woolcott Handbill, 10 March 1843

Judge and Jury Society Handbill, 1 May 1856

Just Arrived Handbill, c1820 - 1830

King Henry IV, Part II Handbill, 26 June 1821

King Henry VIII Handbill, 8 May 1837

L'Africaine Handbill, c1875

Lambeth Flower Show Handbill, 19 July 1887

Leicester Square Handbills, 1835 - 1895

Living Curiosity Handbill, c1820 - 1826

Living Ourang Outans! Handbill, c1830 - 1839

Living Phenomenon of the Feminine Sex Handbill, 1841

Lockhart's Marvellous Performing Elephants Handbill, c1890 - 1899

London Anatomical Museum Handbill, c1866

Lots of Fun! Handbill, 1851

Luna Park and Palace of Amusements Handbill, c1880 - 1920

Madame Duval's Splendid Tableaux Vivans Handbill, c1849

Madame Warton's Original and Classic Exhibition Handbill, 14 January 1861

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert, 2 July 1823

Magnificent National Picture, 1826

Manuscripts, c1930 - 2003

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