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.

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

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

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Patricia Solo trapeze, Jose aerial Aquarius etc. Red blue and yellow type on white background.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Patricia Solo trapeze, Jose aerial Aquarius etc. Red blue and yellow type on white background.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Black, red and yellow clown illustration, type in purple.

Elephants, lions, bears, monkeys, llamas, coloured donkeys, Shetland ponies. Red and blue type on yellow background.