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Musical performances

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

A Great Harmonic Meeting Handbill, c1851

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.35
Scope and Contents

Professional Gentlemen at the Piano Forte at John Broome’s The Sun Tavern. Exhibition of Popular songs, duets and glees by Mr John Broome. Printed by Stuart, 38 Rupert Street, Haymarket.

Dates: c1851

Another Grand Ball by the Mayor Handbill, c1820 - 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.198
Scope and Contents

Grand ball and portraits by artists of the Hubard Gallery at Nottingham. The words "Another Grand Ball by the Mayor" are in huge letters and between them are the explanation and details of the exhibition of the paintings of local people at a recent ball. Printed B.S. Oliver, Nottingham.

Dates: c1820 - 1839

Another Popular Fete and Garden Party Handbill, 17 - 19 September 1887

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.186
Scope and Contents

Grand Open Air Concerts, Bowling, Swinging and Shooting at Kennington Liberal & Radical Club. Garden party including Dancing & Open Air Concerts. Printed by Kent and Matthews, 96 Wandsworth Road, S.W.

Dates: 17 - 19 September 1887

Beethoven’s Grand Concerto in C Minor Handbill, 5 - 8 April 1826

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.292
Scope and Contents

Master George Aspull, Miss Paton and Mr Murray, possibly at London. 'In the course of these concerts he will perform on the Grand Pianoforte.' Child prodigy performer.

Dates: 5 - 8 April 1826

Coronation Day Handbill, 1855

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.173
Scope and Contents

Orchestral Band of the Company at Crystal Palace. Variety of acts including Balloon Ascents, Comic Ballet and Steam carrousels. Printed by: T.K. Burt and Co., Wine Office Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: 1855

Egyptian Hall Handbills, c1821 - 1883

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.1-20
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London.

Dates: c1821 - 1883

Fred Brightmer's Ladies’ Sailor Choir Programme, c1910 - 1929

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.214
Scope and Contents

Songs, Duets Specialities, Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation, possibly at Peterborough. Featuring Moyra Beresford, Zene Jordan, Lindsay Stevens, Sisters Roze, Fred Hill, Will James, Cissy Rose, Madge Hazel, Roza Roze, Fred Brightmer, and John Parker. "Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation" Various acts from duets to comedy songs, 4pp. Printed by Dysons, Peterborough.

Dates: c1910 - 1929

Grand Festival Concert Handbill, 25 June 1898

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.170
Scope and Contents

Concert at Crystal Palace Gardens. Pass to North Area Stall.

Dates: 25 June 1898

Grand Musical Festival Handbill, c1891

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.188
Scope and Contents

Mrs Sims Reeves at Exeter Hall, Strand, London. Huge concert with over twenty acts and a full orchestra. Printed by John K. Chapman and Co., 5 Shoe Lane, and Peterborough Court, Fleet Street.

Dates: c1891

Great Temperance Fete & Garden Party Handbill, c1880 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.180
Scope and Contents

Two Open Air Concerts. Featuring McCall Chambers, Wilfred Stacey, George Hancock, W. Wallborne, Fred Edwards, Stevie Langton, Scott-Edwards, Alf Rogers, Madame Bulow and Two Military Bands. Two open air concerts in aid of the Temperance Orphanage, Sunbury-on-Thames, including fireworks provided by Prof Marsh of the Royal Aquarium. Printed by Kent & Matthews, Printers, 96 Wandsworth Road, 2pp.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

 Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Dates: c1786 - 1968

Harmonic Meetings Handbill, c1800 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.193
Scope and Contents

Flyer alerting people that harmonic meetings are held every evening as usual at Adelphi Shades, Adam Street, Adelphi, London, near to Strand and Charing Cross. Printed by T. Birt, 39 Great St Andrew Street, Seven Dials.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

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

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert, 2 July 1823

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.43
Scope and Contents

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert at New Argyll Rooms. A selection of pieces for the piano. Printed by Joseph Mallett, 59 Wardour Street, Soho, London.

Dates: 2 July 1823

Miss Minnie Bell's Entertainment Handbill, 1 December 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.15
Scope and Contents

Miss Minnie Bell, Miss Marie North, Miss Anna Vogt, Mr. Matthews-Monck, Mr. A. Graeme, Mr. Gordon Scott, Mr. James Broadbent, and Mr. Arthur Fagge at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Costume Recitals, Pianoforte Solos, Sketches in Chararcter, Ballads, Songs, etc. Scenes from 'As You Like It, also Musical Comedietta - 'The Bonnie Fish Wife' Illustrated. Printed by Burnett & Sons, Steam Printers, Silver Street, Golden Square, W.

Dates: 1 December 1882

Mr Frank Lincoln Handbill, 15 November 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.19
Scope and Contents

Frank Lincoln in his Unique Imitations, assisted by Paganini the greatest violinist in the world and other popular artistes. Redivivus at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Printed by Aubert's Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 15 November 1882

Musical Chessmen Brilliant Novelty Handbill, 3 March 1883

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.21
Scope and Contents

Mr A Cohen Prince of Harpists, Mr EW Payne-Modern Pagannini, Queen Getywynot Nubian Wonder Voice, and Zaluma Medea Circassian Hair Queen at Piccadilly Hall. Printed by G.S. Christie, Litho, London.

Dates: 3 March 1883

New & Elegant Orchestra Handbill, c1820 - 1829

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.200
Scope and Contents

La Troupe Longuemare at Bagnigge Wells Gardens, near Islington, London. Concert, orchestra and acrobatic troupe opened in the Bagnigge Wells Gardens. Printed T. Goode, Cross Street, Wilderness Row.

Dates: c1820 - 1829

Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills, c1820 - 1885

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.21-43
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket.

Dates: c1820 - 1885

Quadrille Assemblies Handbill, 1891

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.182
Scope and Contents

Lloyd and Maynard at Horns Assembly Rooms. “Messrs Lloyd & Maynard’s select Quadrille Assemblies every Monday and Saturday. Dancing Taught.” Printed by Wilkes and Co., 88 Walworth Road, S.E.

Dates: 1891