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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1289 Collections and/or Records:

Gerry Cottle's Circus, Cottle and Austen and Burnt Stub's Circus Programmes, c1900 - 2001

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.385-442
Scope and Contents

Gerry Cottle Circus programmes including Circus of Horrors, Cottle and Austen, Cottle-Chipperfield Circus, Continental Berlin Circus, Moscow State Circus and Gerry Cottle's Circus abroad.

Dates: c1900 - 2001

Gerry Cottle's Circus, Jumbo Colouring Book and Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.392
Scope and Contents

Blue illustration of an elephant wearing a coat with details of event on a blue background on the front cover, inside programme and different circus scenes for colouring, 6p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Gerry Cottle's Circus Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.1
Scope and Contents

Three fold pamphlet containing black and white photographs and various essays about Gerry Cottle's circus, the site of the circus, safety and comfort, animals and noise and nuisance.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Gerry Cottle's Circus Parade Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.440
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of performers posing in the circus ring and green, yellow and purple type on the front cover, inside introduction to Gerry Cottle's story and his family with colour photographs and various articles on animal welfare, the history of circus and others with colour photographs, programme missing, 6p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Gerry Cottle's Circus Poster, c1980 - 2000

 Item — Richley Collection Plan Chest Drawer 1: Series 178R43
Reference code: 178R43.9
Scope and Contents

Oversize printed poster advertising Gerry Cottle's Circus at Wembley, London. Acts include Jeremy Beadle, Hoppe's World Famous Mules, The Alegria Brothers, Jane and her Giant Pythons and Crocodiles and The Kenya Brothers. Yellow background, with green, red, yellow, black and white text, and photographs and illustrations of performers, 1p.

Dates: c1980 - 2000

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.11
Scope and Contents

Las Kansas jugglers, Khalil Oghaby Strongman, The Cimarro Brothers high-wire, Captain Sydney Howes with Lions, Orramic, Scott’s Californian Sea-Lions, The Inaros Sisters trapeze, The Santus Julian Troupe French wizards on Wheels, Billy Wild, Otaki and the James Sisters Wild West Show, Miss Babette’s Lovable Dogs. Colour with photos, 16p.p.

Dates: 1976

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.15
Scope and Contents

Royal Silver Jubilee, Binak Brothers knockabout comedy, Captain Sydney Howes and his lions, The Cimarro brothers high-wire, The Inaros Sisters trapeze, Sonny Fossett and Co. clowns, Otaki and the James Sisters Wild West Show, Batman and Robin aerial act, Captain Universe human cannonball. Colour illustration of human cannonball on cover. Fold out programme with photos.

Dates: 1977

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.19
Scope and Contents

Cardiff. The Kansas Brothers jugglers, The Swinging Cottrellis balance act, Jimmy Scott and Co. clowns, Royal Bengal tigers, Duo Raycol, Jimmy Scott and Co., La Famille Santus French Wizards on wheels, Arab Stallions, Samson and Delilah strongmen, Mary Chipperfield’s elephants, The Loonies comedy act. Contians photos, 4p.p.

Dates: 1977

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.390
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of woman and tiger on a platform in a circus ring and a red border with white stars on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of Mary Chipperfield, Gerry Cottle and an elephant act and text and programme, on the back cover black and white photogrphas of The Loonies and The Cimarro Brothers with text, 2p.p.

Dates: 1978

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, c1980s

 File
Reference code: 178K43.403
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of head of clown on top right holding a circles containing circus acts including a woman in a white outfit holding a tiger, a man with his head inside a lion's mouth, a trapeze act, and elephant and a zebra. Four fold brouchure with information about the Cottle family circus and colour photographs of acts and performers inside and added insert programme, colour photograph of Susan Lacey with tiger on reverse.

Dates: c1980s

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.412
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of clown on the left, roaring lion in the centre and ice skater on the right with circus tent and elephants and horses on the background and international flags above on the top section and programme below.

Dates: 1976

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, Christmas season 1977-1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.424
Scope and Contents

Cardiff. Black and white photograph of woman and tiger on a platform in a circus ring and an orange border with white stars on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of Mary Chipperfield, Gerry Cottle and an elephant act and text and programme, on the back cover black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, 2p.p.

Dates: Christmas season 1977-1978

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.428
Scope and Contents

Black and white type on white background with programme on front cover, inside articles about the circus practices and standards and wild animal welfare on back cover commercial advertising, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.429
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of large clown's face and roaring lion's head on right hand side with circus ring on the left showing three elephants and their trainer performing below world flags on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of acts and performers and programme, commercial advertising on back cover, 6p.p.

Dates: 1974

Gerry Cottle's Circus Programme, 1974-1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.430
Scope and Contents

Sophia Garden Pavilion, Christmas Season. Colour illustration of large clown's face and roaring lion's head on right hand side with circus ring on the left showing three elephants and their trainer performing below world flags on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of acts and performers and programme, commercial advertising on back cover, 6p.p.

Dates: 1974-1975

Granby Halls Booking Form, 16 December 1973 - 7 January 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.8
Scope and Contents Advertisment and booking form for Winter Spectacular Circus, Zoo and Fun Fair at Granby Halls, Leicester. Elbriarno high wire, Mighty William strongman, the Shetland ponies and baby llamas, The Juggling Melvilles,Betty Blue's doggy revue, the black bears, Brewer the kicking mule, Sovereign the palomino, Pawnee Joe, Betty James and Otaki and Co. western act, High Nonsense, Scats and Wee Willie, The Comancheros bareback riders. Black and green type, cover has black line illistrations of boughs...
Dates: 16 December 1973 - 7 January 1974

Grand Circus Programme, 27 November 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.20
Scope and Contents Royal Aquarium, Great Yarmouth. Mr. T. Allen, Miss Amelia Swallow equestrian act, J. Brett, clown, Messrs. Walker and W. Allen trick riding act, J. W. Collier clown, Collier the boxing kangaroo, Miss Marie Flexmore equestrian act, Vicini and Vernon, Mdlle. Fredrica performing dog act, Messrs. T. Allen and W. Ware double trick act, A. Walker clown, Walter Allen clown, Miss Queenie Delphine, Florence, Louise and Elba trapeze act, Professor Collier equestrian act, The Great Water Carnival....
Dates: 27 November 1893

Grand Hall by the Sea, Italian & Zoological Gardens Programme, c1875 - 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178K45.10
Scope and Contents

Margate, black type on yellow paper and advertisement for The Clifton Baths on reverse. Acts listed; Mr Harry Braham, singing act, Miss Marie Guinard, singing act, Miss Lottie Dettmar, singing act, Le Fre Trio, presenting Jargo the Giraffe.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Grand Hall by the Sea, Italian & Zoological Gardens Programme, c1875 - 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178K45.11
Scope and Contents

Margate, black type on yellow paper and advertisement for The Clifton Baths on reverse. Acts listed; Mr Harry de Brennar, singing act, Miss Lilly Ernest, singing act, The Etharian Troupe, Madlle. Elise Worth, singing act, Mr Edgar wilson, singing act, Miss Hettie Keble, dancing act, Mr Edgar Granville, singing act, The Great little Sandy, performing donkey, Elliott, Huda and Berto.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Grand Theatre Programme, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.218
Scope and Contents

Bernard M. Woolley Presents stars from Welsh Rarebit, Stan Stennett, Llew Thomas comedian, Frank James Compare, Jones Sisters dancing stars, Will Norman cyclist, Margaret Luke mimic, Leslie Lewis impressionist, Gudzows Welsh Collie Dogs-acrobatic collies. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Radio Talent Contest. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: c1950 - 1959