Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Joe Young the Celebrated Theatre Proprietor, Brodie and Steel Vocalists, Harrison Viney Accordeonist, Lotto and Constance, Stanley King and his Uke, Ann Seymour in 'Voices of the Stars', Flack and Lucas 'Flying Feet', Jack Mayer with Alan Kitson Melodies of the Moment. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red type on beige.

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack 'rumps'Doyle and his Aces of Rhythm with Joe Ferrie and Nino Monti in Hot Music, Hatton and Manners Comedians, Two Rascals Entertainers and a Piano, Jack Henry Whistling Comedian, Michael Moore Impressionist, Marie and Jose Anderson Dancers, Buddy Clarke with Mum and Dad Novelty, Fred Culpitt Conjuror, Gulliver and his 7 dwarfs Burlesque Comedians. Printed by A. Sam Griffith Poster Printed McC. H. Ltd., Liverpool. Red type

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Ara, Zebra and Vora Premier Pyramidists and Pedepulists of the World, Miss Lily Burnand Comedienne, Mitzi Japanese Juggler, The Wal Pink Comedy Troupe in 'An April Fool', The 2 Leonas Songs and Dances, Miss Flo Lacey Characteristic Comedienne, Agnes Liston Serio and Ballad Vocalist and Mandolinist, Mr Alec Hurley Comedian and Exponent of Coster Songs. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

The Lost Regalia - ballet, chorus, and music - by Dion Boucicault, F.R. Planche, Frank W. Green and G. Jacobi - at Alhambra Theatre, London. Grand Fairy Spectacular Opera. Illustrated borders, 4pp. Printed by Letts, Son and Co., London, EC.

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.

This collection contains 16 posters, 2 handbills, 2 programmes and a small amount of business records, trade material and correspondence relating to Ben Jackson's banjo variety act.

Letter headed paper reading 'Ben Jackson, He Talks - The Banjo Talks, in Banjo Tricks and Banjo Comedy', three items including a black and white photographic portrait of Ben Jackson framed in a banjo with red border and black and red type.

Promotional card with photo portrait of Ben Jackson in the centre 'The Premier Zither Banjo Virtuoso and Prestidigitator'.

Programmes, posters and photographs mainly related to the Poole family's travelling Myriorama show.

Business material related to Ben Jackson's music hall and variety career including correspondence and contracts.

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.

New Year's postcard from Ben Jackson to Mrs Ben Jackson, 160 Wellington Road, Rhyl, with American postal stamp.

Ralph reader with his ‘Stars of Tomorrow’, Gordon Glenn broadcasting accordionist, Margaret White and her music, The Jenny Set, Johnny Clamp, Gerrie Raymond. Red and black.

Postcard photograph of two clown standing outside a building. The clown on the left is Albert Adams (Albertino) who is wearing female clown clothing and appears to be holding a baby. The clown on the right with a violin is his wife Louise Craston (Lulu Adams).

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Forotten Clue, Lumbering in Brazil, The Hobo, Mind the Paint, Feudal Debt, a storyof the Kentucky Hills, Pathes Gazette, 1st Edition, Shamus O’Brien in 2 acts and 34 scenes, Studies in Aquatic Life, Bolster’s Infatuation, Just Like a Woman, Pathes’ Gazette, 2nd Edition, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. White red and blue type on white background with red border. Printed by Maisey and Son printers.

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. Blue and red type on white background with red border. Printed by Malsey and Son printers.

Contract agreement between Grand Palace, Clapham Junction and Ben Jackson, signed by Walter Gibbons proprietor and lessee.