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1st scene of a play for the theatre, 1959

 Item — Box Dewhurst Papers Box 40: Series 431/2
Reference code: 431/2/99
Scope and Contents

Script, with brief note attached, for the 1st scene of a play for the theatre.

Dates: 1959

2 Black and White Negatives of Billy Smart, Hand Written Notes, Typescript Note 'Circus Days Gone By', 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 48: Series 178K44; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.46
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 1993

2 Colour Photos, Pen and Ink poster Designs, Black and White Transparencies and Colour Proof Prints, 2002

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178V12.4
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Works of art collected by the Smart family.

Dates: 2002

2 Reels of Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 24: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.229
Scope and Contents Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. Reel 1: 8mm, Photax. 400 Feet. Silent, with both Colour and Black and White footage. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Julie Jordan in 'Dizzy Decorators'. Noah Young, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and James Findlayson in 'Sugar Daddies'. Buster Keaton as 'The Blacksmith'. Harrison Marks in 'Place of Turkish Delights'. Also features animal footage, icluding lions. Reel 2: 8mm, Photax. 400 Feet. Silent, with both Colour and Black and White...
Dates: c1907 - 2001

2 Rosinas Balancing Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.11
Scope and Contents

Grey illustration of a question mark with a scroll border on the front page, inside black and white photograph of man and woman performing a balancing act and text and booking details on reverse, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

2nd Annual Christmas Spectacular Poster, 19 December - 6 January c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.76
Scope and Contents

Bolton. Featuring Mary Chipperfield’s Animal Extravaganza. Red and green type on white background.

Dates: 19 December - 6 January c1970 - 1979

2nd Annual Christmas Spectacular Poster, 19 December - 6 January c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.77
Scope and Contents

Bolton. Featuring Mary Chipperfield’s Animal Extravaganza. Red and green type on yellow background.

Dates: 19 December - 6 January c1970 - 1979

3 Ring Circus, Caroli Family, Busch Roland, Cirque Jean Richard and Freida Semback Krone Circus Films, 1954 - 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178D13.11
Scope and Contents Paramount Pictures, BR/SRG, 1Plus. Colour and black and white, sound and background music. DVD1 3 Ring Circus film starring Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin 1954, BBC2 programming 01:57:10 mins. DVD2 'Die Caroli Familie' documentary narrated in German, showing the Caroli family acts from Circus Krone and interviews, dialogues in Italian, Cirque Jean Richard, narrated in French, showing a birthday celebration, circus acts, circus children in school, rehersals, animal acts, Cossacks, etc,...
Dates: 1954 - 1982

3rd International Clown Convention Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.756
Scope and Contents

Bognor Regis, 3 to 5 April. Colour illustration of three clowns, one standing on another foot while balancing the third of his arm, background yellow, type black. Designed by Derek Simpson. Printed by GM Design and Print

Dates: c1900 - 1999

4 Brit Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 30: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.291
Scope and Contents

8mm. Silent, in Colour. Commercial film.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

4" x 5" colour transparencies, 1988 - 1994

 File — Box Blundell Jones Box 118
Reference code: 490/5/3/1
Scope and Contents

Photographs of buildings on colour reversal film. Includes the following files (as labelled by PBJ):

Round House 1988? Summer 1988: Schattner, Behnisch, Graz Summer 1989: Lea, Graz Summer 1991: Behnisch, Striffler, Graz, Scharoun Summer 1991 August: Scharoun, Behnisch, Post mus? Summer 1992: Richards, Lea, [?] Summer 1993: Stuttgart, Graz, Hübner, Kada, [Fre?], Giencke Hübner, Padley [1994]

Dates: 1988 - 1994

4th International Circus Festival Programme, c1960 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.18
Scope and Contents

Monte Carlo. Trio Antares acrobats, Arils Arnardo comic acrobats, Jack Bremlov Juggler, Buby and Jule clowns, Les Canestrelli trampoline act, Les Carrillo Brothers, Duo Carrington dressage, Les 6 Otaries de Clive, Miss Dawn and parrots, Jack Rhodin and chimpanzees, Les Segreras equilibrists, Les Silagis, Les Waldemar and many others. Three fold programme, contains illustration on the cover with photos.

Dates: c1960 - 1999

6 Poems by Harry Haines, 1991

 Item — Box Arthur Markham Box 2: Series 268/25; Series 268/26; Series 268/27; Series 268/28; Series 268/29
Reference code: 268/27/3
Scope and Contents

A group of 6 Poems by Harry Haines won an Award in 1991. Enclosed is a letter from Harry Haines to the administrator of the competition.

Dates: 1991

8th Festival of Street Arts programme, 27 - 29 June 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178K48.19
Scope and Contents

Portfolio containing delegate's pack including programme, introduction to troupes and theatre companies and site plan.

Dates: 27 - 29 June 1997

8th International Festival of Street Theatre and Animation programme, 3 - 6 July 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178K48.17
Scope and Contents

Viladecans, Spain. Colour photograph of Skinning the Cat aerial act on trapeze held by a hand with a face drawn on it on the front cover, inside black and white and colour photographs of acts and performers with information and list of events, also contains commercial advertising, 16pp.

Dates: 3 - 6 July 1997

11th Great Working of Steam Engines Handbill, 21 - 23 September 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.18
Scope and Contents

Stourpaine Bushes, Blandford, Dorset. Red and black type and illustration of steam engine on white background. Printed by Edmonds and Son, Blandford Forum.

Dates: 21 - 23 September 1979

12th International Festival of Street Theatre programme, 20 - 23 August 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178K48.13
Scope and Contents

Auriallac, presented by Eclat. Multicolour type on black border and white centre with cut out window showing a man's face in disgust on the front cover, inside list of acts, four-fold programme with insert.

Dates: 20 - 23 August 1997

13th Great Working of Steam Engines Handbill, 25 - 27 September 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.19
Scope and Contents

Stourpaine Bushes, Blandford, Dorset. Red and black type and illustration of steam engine on white background. Printed by Edmonds and Son, Blandford Forum.

Dates: 25 - 27 September 1981

13th Great Working of Steam Engines Handbill, 25 - 27 September 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.20
Scope and Contents

Stourpaine Bushes, Blandford, Dorset. Red and black type and illustration of steam engine on white background. Printed by Edmonds and Son, Blandford Forum.

Dates: 25 - 27 September 1981

13th International Festival of Street Theatre programme, 19 - 22 August 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178K48.12
Scope and Contents

Auriallac, presented by Eclat. Colour illustration of a man sticking his tongue out and winking on the front cover, inside list of acts, three-fold programme with insert errata.

Dates: 19 - 22 August 1998

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Buttrick, Barbara, Born 1930 60
Craston, Joe (Joseph), 1868 - 1948 56
Gandey's Circus (Established c1918) 53
Bartlett, John Norman, c1892 - 1972 50
Acres, Birt, 1854 - 1918 49
Circus Pinder (Established 1854) 49
Roberto, Frankie, Born c1985 (Theme Park Enthusiast) 42
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Astley's Amphitheatre (1773 - 1891) 25
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Sanger, John, 1819 - 1889 20
Williams, Randall Kay, 1846 - 1898 20
Anderton and Rowland (Established c1854 - 1879) 19
Carters Steam Fair (1977 - 2022) 19
Fairweather, John, 1867 - 1942 (Architect) 19
Merchant, Billy (Little Billy), 1919 - 2001 19
Ohmy Circus (c1867 - 1920) 19
Scott, Rowland, 1921 - 1998 (Fairground Enthusiast) 19
Thames Television (Established 1968) 19
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Established 1896) 18
Circus Knie (Established 1803) 18
King, Steve, Born 1933 18
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