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Animals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1266 Collections and/or Records:

Joan Manning-Sanders, Freddie Pickford and Lizzie the Elephant, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.55
Scope and Contents

Photographic negative of Joan Manning-Sanders with animal trainer, Freddie Pickford and his elephant, Lizzie. This photograph is thought to have been taken whilst Freddie Pickford was working for Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Joan Manning-Sanders, Freddie Pickford and Lizzie the Elephant, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.72
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Joan Manning-Sanders, shown riding Lizzie the Elephant at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Joe and Martha Craston, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.182
Scope and Contents

Joe and Martha Craston(nee Cashmore) with dog. 'Russia Sept 1909' written on reverse.

Dates: c1900 - 1920

Joe Craston, c1930 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.235
Scope and Contents

Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume with dog in costume on his shoulder. Joe Craston stamped on the bottom.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.246
Scope and Contents

Publicity photograph of clown Joe Craston with performing dog. Joe Craston stamped at the base. 'Jaye & King, Brighton' stamped on reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.248
Scope and Contents

Clown Joe Craston with dog appearing out of a container. 'Joe Craston' written on reverse. 'Jerome stamped on reverse with date '21 Nov 1938'.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Joe Craston, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.249
Scope and Contents

Publicity postcard photographic print of Joe Craston in clown costume with dog in costume on his shoulder.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Joe Gandey's Circus Presentations Poster, 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.30
Scope and Contents

English Single Most Circus International, Featuring Granada Television Documentary, Delmarrs Equilibrists, Trevor Doolottle acrobatic, comedy and juggling, Cheeko minute Trick Pony, Caprice Alpine Goat, Billy Diamond and Sioux City Sue Knife Throwing, Prince Kahn And Co., Running fox and Juanita Apache Fire Rituals.

Dates: 1970

Joe Stumcke Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0162
Scope and Contents

This collection contains scrapbooks, programmes, photographs of performers at the Kursaal, Bertram Mills Circus and sideshows as well as some business records related to the Stumcke family and their work at the Kursaal and Bertram Mills Circus.

Dates: 1829 - 1974

John Anderson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0152
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white born digital photographs of Zippos Circus taken by John Anderson in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield

Dates: 2017

John Austin Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.4
Scope and Contents

John Austin from Waterloo Bridge, London exhibition of animals at the Pottery Mechanics' Institution, Frederick Street, Shelton. Black type on off white background with Royal shield on top section and a small illustration of different animals standing together including a domestic cat, birds and rodents. Printed by W. Dean Printer, Stoke-upon-Trent.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003

John F. C. Heather Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0056
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs related to Joseph Charles Heather, the Sanger Circus and the Bostock Jungle.

Dates: c1897 - 1953

John Pearson's Gigantic Christmas Circus, Menagerie and Fun Fair Programme, 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.259
Scope and Contents

The King's Hall, Balmoral, Belfast. Black and white photograph of roaring tiger in the centre and black type on red background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p

Dates: 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950

John Woolcott Handbill, 10 March 1843

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.302
Scope and Contents

The Muswell Hill Slasher exhibiting his far-famed dog Black Pinch at George’s Rooms, Westerham. Two dozen rats are let loose where John Woolcott’s dog will catch them.

Dates: 10 March 1843

Joseph Charles Heather Obituary, 18 April 1953

 Item — Box John Heather Box 1: Series 178C82/1-49; Series 178F32; Series 178Q7
Reference code: 178Q7.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting of an obituary on the death of Joseph Charles Heather taken from the Long Eaton Advertiser and South Derbyshire Chronicle.

Dates: 18 April 1953

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 8 January 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.56
Scope and Contents Town Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Grand re-opening, The Boer War, General Buller's March, The Battle of Elandslaagte, Charing Cross, London, The Royal Navy Review, Osborne, The Bay of Biscay, River Tagus, Gibraltar, Alexandria, Interior of the mosque of El Choree, Our troops at the Pyramids, The Sphinx, Manfalout, The Temple of Karnac, Erment, Elephantina, The Throne of Pharaoh at Philae, Nubia, Abou Simbel, Battle of Tamai, Khartoum, South Africa, General Buller's march, The slave trade,...
Dates: 8 January 1900

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.123
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs.

Dates: c1940 - 1941

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.124
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs.

Dates: c1940 - 1941

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.125
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Juliette Rosaire aged about 1, with two lion cubs. Includes inscription on the front of the photograph that reads as follows: 'Juliette Vivian Rosaire. To Auntie Ruth'.

Dates: c1940 - 1941