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Animals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1218 Collections and/or Records:

Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.25
Scope and Contents Mr. Ducrow as Rob Roy or the Mountain Shepherd equestrian act, Greek Soldier, Lilliputian Bonaparte and his pygmy war horse equestrian act, Mr. Ducrow and Miss Woolford double tightrope act, Russians and Turks combat, The Attack of the Courier, Col. Ross and the Officers of the Fourth Dragoon Guards, Mr. Ducrow as the Grecian Statue. Black type on off white background with illustration of man stood up on horse back holding a shield and sword on top section. Printed by H. Bellerby, Printer,...
Dates: Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Anglo-American Circus Poster, Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.40
Scope and Contents Redditch, Beoley Road, Recreation Ground. Jumbo, The Alleys acrobatic act, Marthines troupe of performing dogs, The Albertas juggling act, Miss Rosey and her comedy horse, Mdlle. Rigley equestrian act, The Nondescripts, Black Eagle, Gerry Lee and Partner, Madam Mazelle om poblie wom womskie comedy act, Royal Cream ponies, Tiney and September, Prince Abdul, A host of clowns, Vokes strongman. Black type on yred, yellow and white background on the left hand side and colour illustration of...
Dates: Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Anglo-Danis Circus Poster, c1965 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.52
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. First ever Appearance, Oscar the Loveable TV Chimpanzee. Black, Yellow and red type on white background.

Dates: c1965 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Animals on Parade Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.144
Scope and Contents

8mm, Peak Films. Black and White, Silent. At the Zoo with Bears, Penguins, Chimps and Jumbo. Copied to DVD 6 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Animals on Parade, It's the Circus and Elephant's Elbows Films, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.96
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. Black and white, possibly wih some colour. Silent. Features UK and USA circus. Includes Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia and juvenile comedy. Copied to DVD 5 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Aping the Law, They Died with their Boots On, and Bashful Buster Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 26: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.258
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, 350 Feet. Black and White, Silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Erroll Flynn, Charley Grapewin and Arthur Kennedy in 'They Died with their Boots On'. Backstage scenes with Harold Lloyd and Snub Pollard. Arthur Trumble and dog in 'Bashful Buster'. Also features animal scenes including chimps in 'Aping the Law', and Lions from Longleat.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Arabian Nights, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, and The Stuntman Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 31: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.306
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, 350 feet. Silent, with both Colour and Black and White footage. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Jon Hall, Maria Montez and Sabu in 'Arabian Nights'. John Wayne in 'She Wore a Yellow Ribbon'. Ben Turpin in 'The Stuntman'. Also features animal scenes including Snooky the Monkey, pelicans, zebras, giraffes and a monkey from Longleat. Also includes an extract from a Walt Disney cartoon.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Arena of Astley's Amphitheatre, Surrey Road Print, 1 December 1815

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.20
Scope and Contents

Engraving on paper by George Jones (1786-1869), printed by W. Wise and published by Robert Wilkinson, No. 58 Cornhill. Two black and white illustrations, on top interior view of theatre with equestrian act on the edge and other performers in the centre, band on bottom right and audience on balconies, on the bottom external view of building.

Dates: 1 December 1815
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Argyle Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0117
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of posters as well as business records including records of artist bookings, accounts, scrapbooks, contracts and correspondence.

Dates: 1865 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 16 October 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.238
Scope and Contents

Birkenhead. Tom Leamore comedian, The Four Vampires pantomimists, Major Doyle Lilliputian Comedian, Robert Gilbert’s marvellous troupe of acrobatic dogs, The Three Sisters Slater-song and dance, Jesse Burton baritone and descriptive vocalist, The Vitascope, The 2 Emeralds duettists and expert dancers, Lily Marney Irish Comedienne. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Printed by S Griffith & Co, Printers, Liverpool.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 16 October 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 10 February 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.1
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Fillis’ South African Dogs, The Mannons Renowned Pantomimists, Valrose Serio-Comic Vocalist, Adolph Faue Wire Equilibrist and Expert Tumbler, Miss Ailsa Cairns Serio-Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Mr Alec Burnard Comedian, Author and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Harry Zetter Eccentric Comedian and Dancer, Mr Walter Pussord The Great Necromancer and Patterer of the Day, assisted by Mr Sydney Lee. Monday Next, Tennyson and Gorman. Green type on off white background. Printed by S....
Dates: Week commencing Monday 10 February 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing 10 November 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.3
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Miss Maud Distin Lady Baritone, Mr Ben Fielding, Miss Nellie Gertine Double-voiced Vocalist, Mad’lle Desirie in ‘Mystia’ a series of charming illusions, Brothers Bondolas The Monarchs of the Air, Mr Andy Rhyne Eccentric Knockabout Vocalist, Acrobat & Grotesque, Miss Julia Hanson Burlesque Actress, Mr George Ripon Comedian, Miss Eva Johnson Serio-Ballad Vocalist, Mr Joe Fredricks 'negro' Comedian and Dancer, Mons. Dusoni’s Great and Unequalled Troupe of Trained Performing Dogs...
Dates: Week commencing 10 November 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 26 December 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.4
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. George Power Comedian, Mr Harry Shaw Musical Eccentric Comedian, Miss Marion Lena Characteristic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Harry Barker Descriptive Vocal Actor, The Watsons Irish Comedy Entertainers, Miss Marie Kean Burlesque Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Robert J, Carroll Comedian, Author and Dancer, Mildred Cohen Vocalist, Norton Prestidgitateur Seeing Is Believing, Carl Howlett’s Royal Improved Marionette Pantomime. Green and red type on off white background. Printed by S Griffith...
Dates: Week commencing Monday 26 December 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 October 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.108
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Prof. Duncan’s Marvellous Collie Dogs Exhibition of Animal Training, Mr Wilkie Bard Comedian and Delineator of Coster Songs, Nellie Straton Serio Comic Vocalist, Miss Lily Marney Irish Comedienne, Jesse Burton Baritone Vocalist, Mr Charles Raymond Comedian and One-Legged Dancer, Little Daisy Bard Child Vocalist and Actress, The Wal Pink Comedy Company in 'Leg Bail'. Monday next, The 8 Welshmen, Miss Lizzie Howard. Printed by S. Griffith and Co,...
Dates: 19 October 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 August 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.114
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Fratrelli Riccobono’s Horses, Leonard Barry Comic Singer, Musical Dale Campanologist and Concertina Soloist, Marie Le Blanc Character Comedienne and Descriptive Vocalist, Olympian Quintette in their Plantation sketch 'Good Old Georgia', J.P Adderley Contralto Vocalist, Florrie Wood Serio Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Cornish, Hardy, Sampson and Bros. Slocum in Glees and Plantation Songs, Mr G.W. Hunter Mark Twain of the Music Halls. Printed by S....
Dates: 30 August 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 November 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.117
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Professor Duncan’s Wonderful Collie Dogs, J.H. Hurst Comedian and Descriptive Vocalist, The Brothers Edgar Comedians, Vocalists and Dancers, 7 Savonas Musical Marvels, Miss Amy Lyster Serio Comedienne and Characteristic Vocalist, Ethel Wood Serio Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr George Fairburn in "Parliamentary Personages", Erny Leader Eccentric Comedian, The Seven Marvellous Elliotts Cyclists, Musicians, Jugglers, Monocyclists, Unicycle and Roller...
Dates: 1 November 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 14 January 1901

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.129
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Signor Pepi Italy’s Greatest Quick Change Artist, Animated Photographs of Lord Roberts’ Return Produced by the B.B.and R. Royal Bioscope Company, Martin Conway Quaint Comedian, Egyptian Princess Cleopatra Serpent Enchantress, Emma Don Character Comedienne, Collins and Rice American Comedy Vocalist and Dancers, Barton Howard The Human Gramophone, Dora Lyric Burlesque Actress, R.W. Bentley Character Comedian, Boswell’s Novel Stage Circus with Educated...
Dates: 14 January 1901
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 August 1902

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.133
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Albert Athas and Lizzie Collins Comedy Duettists, Billy Farrell American Song and Dance Act, Rich and Rich Comedians and Dancers, Jessie Albini Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Cyrus and Maude with their Performing Donkey, May Fitzmaurice Burlesque Actress, Frank Dunlop Character Comedian, Peggy Primrose Vocalist and Dancer, Ernest Rees Character Comedy. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, red, green and yellow type.

Dates: 11 August 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 September 1904

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.155
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Valazzi Juggler and Equilibrist, Lily Marney The Spanish-Irish Girl, The Four Ramlos Acrobatic and Comedy Bar Performers, Minnie Cunningham Singer, Professor Bernar King of Marionettes, Barney Vox Ventriloquist, Lily Lonsdale Soprano Vocalist, Ernie Myers Dialect Comedian and Dancer, Sydney Lee Prince of Magic, Jimson’s Comedy Animal Act introducing his Latest Novelty, The Talking Pig. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue and red...
Dates: 19 September 1904
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 July 1907

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.169
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Edith Muir, Hubert Bartlett and Co. in Comedy 'The Collar Stud!', Rose Elliott Singer, J.W.Gallagher Eccentric Comedian, Boden and Bell Juvenile Dancers, Nellie Cotter, Vocalist, Aimee Desiree Illusionist, The Royal Bioscope, The Three Royal Dreadnoughts (Lillian, Vera and Major Charles) Rifle Shots and Famous Dog Nellie. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, Printers, Liverpool. Blue, yellow, green and red type.

Dates: 22 July 1907
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

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