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Box Smart Family Collection Box 47

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Contains 41 Results:

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey 125 Anniversary Edition Up Close and Personal Programme, c1995

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.157
Scope and Contents

Front cover features pink and purple cover with colour illustration of David Larible the clown surrounded by circus animals. Programme contains photographs and information about the circus and performers.

Dates: c1995

Billy Smarts 50 Golden Years Programme, 1996

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.158
Scope and Contents

Front cover features abstract colour illustration of a harlequin clown. Programme contains photographs and information about the circus and the performers. Accompanied by an insert detailing the running order.

Dates: 1996

Billy Smarts 50 Golden Years Programme, 1996

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.159
Scope and Contents

Front cover features abstract colour illustration of a harlequin clown. Programme contains photographs and information about the circus and the performers.

Dates: 1996

Circus World Championships 1976, 1976

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.160
Scope and Contents

The first ever Circus World Championships. Five great days of circus competition spectacle held in London.

Dates: 1976

Royal Windsor Big Top Programme, 1977

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.161
Scope and Contents

Held on 28 May 1977 at Home Park, Windsor and was attended by The Queen and Prince Philip.

Dates: 1977

Billy Smarts Circus Programme, c2005

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.162
Scope and Contents

New World Circus presents Billy Smarts Circus. Front cover is blue with illustration of harlequin clown and two other performers. Inside features information and photographs of the acts.

Dates: c2005

Billy Smarts Circus Programme, c2005

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.163
Scope and Contents

New World Circus presents Billy Smarts Circus. Front cover is blue with illustration of harlequin clown and two other performers. Inside features information and photographs of the acts.

Dates: c2005

Billy Smart's Circus Programme, c2008

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.164
Scope and Contents

Tony Hopking for New World Circus presents Billy Smart's Circus. Front cover is blue and features photograph of a male aerial artist hanging with silks. Programme contains information and photographs of the acts.

Dates: c2008

Blackpool Tower Circus Programme, 2002

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178K44.165
Scope and Contents

Programme for the 108th season of the Blackpool Tower Circus. Front cover features a clown in a blue outfit juggling. Where the balls should be are cut out circles which show the performers from the circus on the page behind. Programme contains information and photographs of the circus and its performers.

Dates: 2002

Handbills, c1900 - 2000

 Series — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42
Scope and Contents

Small printed leaflets known as handbills for various circuses including Smart Circus.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Handbill, 27 September - Sunday 9 October

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.1
Scope and Contents

Front side: photos of circus acts, title, 1/2 price promotion. Back side: message from Gerry Cottle, information on show times and prices, circus held at Guildford. 1 page.

Dates: 27 September - Sunday 9 October

Hobo's Circus Funtime Handbill, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.2
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, clown in the middle of the handbill. Back side: hand written note about animal acts. 1 page.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Gerry Cottle's Circus Handbill, 24 March - 5 April

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.3
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, dates, ticket prices, 1/2 price voucher, pictures of circus acts. Back side: hand written note about a contact in Christchurch. 1 page.

Dates: 24 March - 5 April

Circus Berlin Poole Tower Park Handbill, 19 August - 1 September

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.4
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, dates, ticket prices, 1/2 price voucher, picture of trapeze artists. Back side: hand written note about the contact at Tower Park. 1 page.

Dates: 19 August - 1 September

Billy Smart's the Quality Big Top Show Handbill, 1993

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.5
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, drawing of trapeze artists, date, and location. Back side: circus infromation, seating chart, seat prices, and schedule. 1 page.

Dates: 1993

Ringling Bros Barnmun & Bailey Handbill, 25 January - 29 January 1961

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.15
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, drawing of a clown, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' logo, dates and times. Back side: blank. 1 page.

Dates: 25 January - 29 January 1961

Billy Smart's Circus Handbill, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.16
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, drawing of two children and a clown, location - Wallasey, dates and times, ticket prices. Back side: blank. 1 page.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Billy Smart's Circus Handbill, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.17
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, drawing of two children and a clown, location - London, dates, contact information. Back side: blank. 1 page.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

The Mammoth Circus Handbill, 4 October 1948

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.18
Scope and Contents

Inside fold out: information about the animal acts and circus performers, black and white photograph of a tiger roaring. Outside fold out: two Black and white photographs of an elephant and a horse, title, dates and times. 1 page.

Dates: 4 October 1948

Fairfield Christmas Circus Handbill, 26 December 1970 - 23 January 1971

 Item — Box: Smart Family Collection Box 47
Reference code: 178T42.19
Scope and Contents

Front side: title, drawing of a clown and an elephant, dates and times. Back side: location - Fairfield Hall Croydon, title, dates, and a list of the circus acts. 1 page.

Dates: 26 December 1970 - 23 January 1971