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141 somewhere inflatables and kids, 1974 - 1975

 File — Box Action Space Box 47: Series 426/35; Series 426/36; Series 426/37
Reference code: 426/35/10
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Black and white, and some colour negatives and contact sheets of Action Space projects, workshops and performances.

Dates: 1974 - 1975
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

143?, 1974 - 1975

 File — Box Action Space Box 47: Series 426/35; Series 426/36; Series 426/37
Reference code: 426/35/8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Black and white, and some colour negatives and contact sheets of Action Space projects, workshops and performances.

Dates: 1974 - 1975
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Black and White), 1 October 1994

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.3
Scope and Contents

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with black and white photographs, 12pp.

Dates: 1 October 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Colour), 1 October 1994

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.2
Scope and Contents

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a colour map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with colour photographs, 12pp.

Dates: 1 October 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

1932 Memorial Prize Essay, 1932

 Series
Reference code: 268/1
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essay for 1932.

Dates: 1932
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1934 Memorial Prize Essays, 1934

 Series
Reference code: 268/2
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essays for 1934.

Dates: 1934
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1936 Memorial Prize Essay, 1936

 Series
Reference code: 268/3
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essay for 1936.

Dates: 1936
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1937 Memorial Prize Essay, 1937

 Series
Reference code: 268/4
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essay for 1937.

Dates: 1937
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1938 Memorial Prize Essay, c1938 - 1941

 Series
Reference code: 268/5
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Distinguished Essay for 1938.

Dates: c1938 - 1941
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1940, c2000 - c2009

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 431/2/66
Scope and Contents

Material relating to '1940', not performed, c2000s. Explanatory note by Keith Dewhurst and script (Closed access).

Dates: c2000 - c2009
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1943 Memorial Prize Essay, 1943

 Series
Reference code: 268/6
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essay for 1943.

Dates: 1943
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1945 Memorial Prize Essay, 1945

 Series
Reference code: 268/7
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essay for 1945.

Dates: 1945
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1945 Playhouse Cast Lists, 1945

 Sub-Series
Reference code: PE 28/1/1945
Scope and Contents

Cast lists from performances at the Sheffield Playhouse in 1945.

Dates: 1945
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1946 Memorial Prize Essay, 1946

 Series
Reference code: 268/8
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essay for 1946.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1946 Playhouse Cast Lists, 1946

 Sub-Series
Reference code: PE 28/1/1946
Scope and Contents

Cast lists from performances at the Sheffield Playhouse in 1946.

Dates: 1946
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1947 Memorial Prize Essays, 1947

 Series
Reference code: 268/9
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essays for 1947.

Dates: 1947
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1948 Playhouse Programmes, 1948

 Sub-Series
Reference code: PE 28/1/1948
Scope and Contents

Programmes from performances at the Sheffield Playhouse in 1948.

Dates: 1948
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1950 Memorial Prize Essays, 1950

 Series
Reference code: 268/10
Scope and Contents

The Arthur Markham Memorial Prize Essays for 1950.

Dates: 1950
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

1951 Carnival of Champions for the Festival of Great Britain Programme, 1951

 Item
Reference code: 178K51.2
Scope and Contents Event presented by Jack Solomons, black type on white paper containing information about the fighters and officials, introduction by Jack Solomons, black and white photographs of fighters and commentators, cartoons and articles about the fighters including Jack Gardner, Don Cockell and Randolf Turpin and programme of fights including Jack Gardner, Cesar Brion, Don Cockell, Nick Barone, Randolph Turpin, Jackie Keough, Johnny Williams, Jo Weidin and others and information on some of the...
Dates: 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

1951 Diary, 1951

 File — Box Dewhurst Papers Box 68: Series 431/9
Reference code: 431/9/1
Scope and Contents

This first diary includes more detailed daily descriptions, rather than being used just as an appointment diary like the rest in the collection.

Dates: 1951
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

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Names
Acres, Birt, 1854 - 1918 50
Adams, Albert Victor, 1890 - 1949 30
Adams, Lulu (Louise), c1900 - 1989 451
Alton Towers (Established 1980) 32
Angel, Paul, c1930 - 2005 (Fairground Enthusiast) 24
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Argyle Theatre of Varieties (c1868 - 1945) 353
Arnold, Tom, 1897 - 1969 37
Astley's Amphitheatre (1773 - 1891) 30
Barnes, Bill (William), 1920 - 2019 285
Bartlett, John Norman, c1892 - 1972 50
Belle Vue (1836 - 1982) 85
Bellhouse, Billy (William), 1907 - 1980 70
Beloff, Zoe, Born 1958 30
Bertram Mills Circus (1920 - 1967) 220
Billy Smart's Circus (c1946 - 2006) 1049
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Established 1896) 25
Blackpool Tower Circus (Established 1894) 179
Blundell Jones, Peter, 1949 - 2016 79
Bolesworth, George, 1921 - 1987 25
Bostock and Wombwell Menagerie (c1846 - 1931) 29
Boswell's Circus (1882 - 2015) 35
Braithwaite, David, 1932 - 1982 101
Braithwaite, Paul, Born 1953 21
Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003 369
Buttrick, Barbara, Born 1930 60
Cairoli, Charlie, 1910 - 1980 84
Carnesky, Marisa, Born 1971 406
Cashmore, Martha, 1870 - 1957 41
Chadwick, Sheldon, Born 1994 22
Chipperfield's Circus (Established c1800) 149
Chipperfield, Mary, 1938 - 2014 35
Circus Friends Association of Great Britain (Established 1934) 1300
Circus Krone (Established 1905) 27
Circus Pinder (Established 1854) 49
Collins, Pat (Patrick), 1859 - 1943 27
Craston, Joe (Joseph), 1868 - 1948 59
Craston, Joe (Joseph), c1900 - 1989 85
Craston, Victoria, c1902 - 1989 90
Critchlow, Cyril, 1923 - 2008 619
Crystal Palace (1851 - 1936) 22
Dawson, George, c1938 - 2018 (Fairground Enthusiast) 94
Denver, Hal, 1909 - 1994 410
Drewe, Noel, Active 1927 - 1995 (Circus Enthusiast) 342
Egyptian Hall (1812 - 1905) 26
Electric (Modern) Printing Company (c1930 - 1991) 178
Farrar's Fun Fairs (Established 1876) 21
Fielding, Bernard, Active 1990 - 1999 (Fairground Enthusiast) 30
Fossett's Circus (Established c1870 - 1879) 118
Gandey's Circus (Established c1918) 55
George Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd (1875 - 1977) 803
Gerry Cottle's Circus (1974 - 2003) 79
Great Yarmouth Hippodrome (Established 1903) 80
Hall by the Sea (1870 - 1919) 33
Handby & Celeine (Active 1932 - 1939) 39
Holland Amusements (Initiated c1870) 23
Holmes, Fred (Frederick), 1878 - 1951 44
J.W. Shaw Amusements (Initiated c1860 - 1889) 22
Jackson, Ben (Benjamin), Active 1903 - 1923 40
Jay, Peter, Born 1944 36
Johnstone, Stuart, Active 1920 - 1980 (Fairground Enthusiast) 98
Jolson, Al, c1886 - 1950 34
Jones, Arthur, Active c1890 -1979 (Fairground Enthusiast) 27
Kaye, Hamilton, 1921 - 2006 70
Leonard, Michelle, Born c1963 24
Lord George Sanger Circus (Established c1880) 262
Lord John Sanger Circus (Established c1880) 39
Manning-Sanders, Ruth, 1886 - 1988 119
Marshall, Renee, 1916 - 2000 42
Marshall, Walter, 1916 - 1970 41
Mather & Platt (Established 1845) 28
Norman, Tom, 1860 - 1930 (The Silver King) 24
Olympia London (Established 1886) 91
Palmer, Christopher, Born 1930 78
Pat Collins Fun Fairs (Established 1899) 24
Poole's Myrioramas (1837 - 1937) 74
Price, Dick (Richard), c1922 - 2000 (Fairground Enthusiast) 70
Pugh, Digger, c1902 - 1985 27
Redfern, Jasper, 1871 - 1928 105
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1919 - 2017) 30
Robert Brothers Circus (Established 1944) 86
Roberto, Frankie, Born c1985 (Theme Park Enthusiast) 42
Rosaire's Circus & Zoo (Established 1904) 98
Russell, Chris, Born 1953 (Fairground Enthusiast) 71
Sanger, George, 1825 - 1911 103
Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity (Established 2021) 22
Skinning the Cat (1988 - 2002) 67
Smart, Billy (William), 1894 - 1966 835
Spooner, Charles, 1871 - 1939 23
Sprague, Cathie, Born c1967 65
Stevens, Geoff, Born 1929 (Circus Enthusiast) 23
Taylor's Printers, Wombwell, Yorks (Established c1890) 491
Taylor, Charles, Born c1940 482
Taylor, Heather, Born c1945 482
Testo Family, Established c1700 24
The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain (Established 1889) 197
Theatre, Sheffield (1763 - 1935) 106
Traver Engineering Company (1906 - 1933) 28
Truman, Rebecca, Born 1967 67
W. E. Berry Ltd (1888 - 2004) 144
World's Fair Publications Limited (Established 1904) 25
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