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Music-halls

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 717 Collections and/or Records:

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, c1960 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.28
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for printers for touring shows. Contains colour illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, 27 December 1976 - 29 January 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.337
Scope and Contents

Civic Theatre, Scunthorpe. Roy Caval, Robin Howard, Maurice Moren, Dianne Margaret, Mike Scott, Ann Duval, Chris Edwards, The Coronet Dancers, Kim Jarvis, Vic Riches Music. Green and red.

Dates: 27 December 1976 - 29 January 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Jersey Alhambra Cinema De Luxe Poster, 14 May c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.16
Scope and Contents Ben Jackson, in banjo tricks and comedy, Algy’s Busy Day, a screamer, A Sister’s Sacrifice, a thrilling photo-play, A Face from the Past, an Edison story of two generations, Three Sisters, a powerful AB drama, When the Huricanes Took up Farming , a splendind comedy, Our bi-weekly gazette, all the latests news in animation, A Chip of the Old Block, a comic worthy of the name, Faithful, a bright little comedy, From out the Flood, a drama, Silver Cloud’s Sacrifice, a magnificent Indian drama,...
Dates: 14 May c1910 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Joseph Poole's Myriorama Poster, c1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.7
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, The British Fleet, The Lord Mayor's Show, Falls of Niagara, Poole's excelsior concert company, Mons. Martini's Bicycle Troupe, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Grand orchestral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Black type on green background with chain border. Printed by...
Dates: c1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 19 January 1891

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.45
Scope and Contents Town Hall Hounslow, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, Great Ledderites, The Modern Gladiators, Herr Blitz, Miss May Frinch, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland, Orchetral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Gold type on green background and illustrations of Queen Victoria,...
Dates: 19 January 1891
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 11 April 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.46
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall Suntherland, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Herr Blitz, equilibrist act, Miss May Frinch, singing act, Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr Felix Somers, George Mayo, Mr Fred Mayer, Group of Ladderites, equilibrist act, Poole's Merry...
Dates: 11 April 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Pool's New Eclipse Myriorama Guide Book and Songs, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.6
Scope and Contents Joseph Poole's new eclipse myriorama picturesque trips abroad all over the world, containing an introduction, descriptions of sights including Dover, Calais, Paris, Turin, Rome, Ancona, Constantinople, Gallipoli, Shumla, Cyprus and battles in Egypt and the Soudan, Stanley's expedition to central Africa, the Suez Canal, India, China, Russia, Europe, America and Great Britain, followed by the lyrics to The Mountain Guide, On, Staley On, Toll Gate, Irish Colleen, When the Lights are Low, Ducth...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Kemble Theatre, 28 July c1910-1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.14
Scope and Contents

May Hopkins and 'Her Two Taffies', the famous Welsh comedienne, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticism , Miss Blanche, the darling lady on the wire and her assistant, 3 Men and a Girl, a Paramount comedy drama featuring Marguerite Clark Mr. Logan, U.S.A., featuring the famous Tom Mix. Red type on off white background.

Dates: 28 July c1910-1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Key Theatre Ayr Poster, Commencing Monday 14 February 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.203
Scope and Contents

Billy Burden in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Commencing Monday 14 February 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.154
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Reg Dixon. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 8 October 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.250
Scope and Contents

An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends portrayed by Steve King with Reg Dixon. Red and Black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

La Lanterne D'Arlequin Booklet, 25 February 1883

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.13
Scope and Contents

Black type and illustration of harlequin holding a lantern and a sword on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations and text, 10p.p.

Dates: 25 February 1883
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Letter Headed Paper, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z36.1
Scope and Contents

Two letter headed papers, The Skatoris, comedy and Whirlwind Skating Act’ with London address. Black and white illustration on top right corner depicting a woman in skates holding on to a man’s neck who is twirling her in skates standing on a round platform. Black and gold ink on cream paper.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Various

Letter Headed Paper, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z36.2
Scope and Contents

‘Handby & Celeine in skatorial moments, dancing, burlesque, comedy all on skates’ with London address. Full body black and white photograph of each artiste in costume on top corners.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Various

Letter Requiring Employment Reference, 25 May 1903

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.2
Scope and Contents

Letter to Ben Jackson requiring employment reference from John Morrisey, Resident Manager Orpheum Circuit Co., San Francisco.

Dates: 25 May 1903
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Business Records

Lido Cliftonville Poster, 7 July 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.152
Scope and Contents

‘The Jolson Minstrel Show’ with comedy star Ken Joy. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 7 July 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Dates: c1880 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0081
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Dates: c1900 - 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marisa Carnesky Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0095
Scope and Contents

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1970 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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