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Musical performances

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 451 Collections and/or Records:

Orton and Spooner Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0070
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large selection of archives from the Orton and Spooner Company. The collection comprises photographs and cabinet card images showing carved work, structural work and classic painted work, 4 boxes of notes, invoices and clippings, 8 drawers of plans and blueprints, 2 folders of ride specifications and order forms, accounts books and a library of source books showing turn of the century art used by the artists in the company.

Dates: c1870 - 1969

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.650-679
Scope and Contents

Posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell including variety and music hall, fairgrounds and circus.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

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

Oxford Street and Holborn Handbills, 1830 - 1968

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.144-152
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Oxford Street and Holborn.

Dates: 1830 - 1968

Palace Manchester Poster, 4 April 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.191
Scope and Contents

The Al Jolson Minstrel Show featuring Clinton Ford. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 4 April 1977

Palace Theatre Redditch Poster, 7 - 9 April c1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.156
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Lee Sheraton, Reed and Delroy, Ben Johnson and Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 7 - 9 April c1980

Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, Week commencing 17 January 1955

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.300-342
Scope and Contents

Pantomime posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: Week commencing 17 January 1955

Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, 1958 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.1-28
Scope and Contents

A collection of pantomime posters.

Dates: 1958 - 1979

Pavilion-on-the-Green Poster, 24 August c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.4
Scope and Contents

Littlehampton. Herbert Cave the famous English tenor, Sandrisi and Copelli acrobatic dancers, Handby Celeine Trio comedy and skating act, Gwen Rogers Romany Band, Tormo comedy juggler, The Vivian Girls, Barry Ono, the old-time music hall in 15 minutes, Fred Masters, a study in Brown, Tubby Harold, comedian. Red and blue type on white background with decorative blue border. Printed by Willsons printers, Leicester.

Dates: 24 August c1930 - 1939

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth Poster, 21 April 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.157
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King, Special Guest, Tony Melody, comedian. Red and black type on yellow background with photo.

Dates: 21 April 1980

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

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

Pavillion Theatre Glasgow Poster, 21 April 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.159
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King, Special Guest, Tony Melody, comedian. Red and black type on yellow background with photo.

Dates: 21 April 1980

Philip Swindlehurst Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0040
Scope and Contents

This collection contains original cabinet cards relating to Orton and Spooner of Burton upon Trent and postcards depicting fairs from the turn of the 19th century.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Photographic Album, 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178C133.1
Scope and Contents Folder containing colour photographs of Warcham and Sons Old Tyme Golden Galloping Horses ride and central organ at Tiverton Christmas Fair, with pencil annotations by Margaret and an ink drawing of a child riding a galloper. These images are part of a collection of photographs dated Christmas 1997, which Margaret used to produce a series of 3D Christmas card illustrations for her friends and family. Only 5 pages have been used, many empty pages and pages containing dried leaves at the end...
Dates: 1997

Photographs, 1949 - 1992

 Series
Reference code: 178C35
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of fairground lorries, fairground rides, sideshows, fairground organs and preservation vehicles at various fairs and rallies.

Dates: 1949 - 1992

Photographs, 1937 - 1994

 Series
Reference code: 178C73
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of fairgrounds, fairground rides, fairground organs and transport, mostly by Bill Garbett.

Dates: 1937 - 1994

Photographs, c1980 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178C6
Scope and Contents

Photographs of fairground transport, fairground rides and fairground organs taken by Jim Bassett.

Dates: c1980 - 1999

Photographs, 1960 - 1980

 Series
Reference code: 178C74
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs of traction engines, fairgrounds, fairground rides and organs taken by Ron Newbold.

Dates: 1960 - 1980

Photographs, 1970 - 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178C1
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of fairgrounds, fairground rides, organs and transport taken by Jack Stephens.

Dates: 1970 - 2006