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Musical performances

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, 1969 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.600-613
Scope and Contents

Variety and Music Hall poster printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: 1969 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Pavillion Theatre Bournemouth Poster, 17 April 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.180
Scope and Contents

The Fabulous Beverley Sisters. Black and red type on yellow background.

Dates: 17 April 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Pavillion Theatre Bournemouth Poster, 17 April 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.181
Scope and Contents

The Fabulous Beverley Sisters. Black and red type on yellow background.

Dates: 17 April 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection

Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows, c1890 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178K27
Scope and Contents

Circus, magic and variety show programmes including the Great Ohmy Circus, John Sanger Circus, Bertram Mills Circus and variety shows at various locations in Blackpool, London, Manchester and other theatres in England. Some of the variety performers showcased are Morecambe and Wise, Hetty King, Mae West, Bob Hope, Shirley Bassey, Larry Lamb and Cliff Richards.

Dates: c1890 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Spring Show '78 Poster, Week commencing 17 April 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.604
Scope and Contents

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Beverley Sisters, Mike Scott, Roy 'Jake' Jacobs, The Dolly Set, Miki and Griff, Ray Paul and his music. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing 17 April 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1950 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.150-214, 178R11.250
Scope and Contents

Variety and Music Hall poster printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, including pantomimes and wrestling shows in theatre venues.

Dates: c1950 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

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