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Animals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1289 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Chipperfield Circus Programmes

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John F. C. Heather Collection / Obituaries

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Juliette Rosaire and Two Lion Cubs, c1940 - 1941

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.126
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: c1940 - 1941
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Knight of the Trail, Hot Dogs, and Cops Film, c1942 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 32: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.316
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, G.B. Ferrosonic. 1200 feet. New York Motion Picture. Black and white, silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Charles Chaplin in 'Hot Dogs'. Buster Keaton in 'Cops'. Also features wild animals of South Africa, lambs and horses.

Dates: c1942 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Koringa Poster, c1930 - 1959

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

Colour illustration of Koringa’s face in green with crocodiles and snakes below on a navey blue background. Printed by Plakatdruck Klibor, Berlin SW68.

Dates: c1930 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Richley Collection / Posters

Laurina Sanger on a Horse Photograph, c1870 - 1889

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.61
Scope and Contents

Photograph of Laurina 'Topsy' Sanger. Inscribed 'J Mullers Photograph, Anstall'.

Dates: c1870 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Le Singe Savant Print, c1826

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.8
Scope and Contents

Lithograph and watercolour on paper by Martin Sylverstre Baptiste (1791-1858), printed by Godefroy Engelmann (1788-1839). Colour illustration of performing monkeys show on a platform with dressed monkey walking on a wire within an urban setting and surrounded by people.

Dates: c1826
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Les Cirque Programme, 1 - 31 March 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.42
Scope and Contents

William Voss presents Chipperfield lions, Miss Andrey Duval and her dogs, Les 4 Victoria balancing act, Les Ritcher tumblers, Li Shuang highwire, Desiree Rech chimpanzees, Little John equilibrist and others. Contains photos, 8p.p.

Dates: 1 - 31 March 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Letter addressed to Mr Heather, 29 April 1912

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

Letter regarding a summons by an inspector on the handling of wild beasts, addressed to Mr Heather. Includes letterhead advertising Miss Ella’s imported forest-bred lions including text and a black and white promotional photograph of lions, with with animal trainer, Ellen Sanger, 1p.

Dates: 29 April 1912
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John F. C. Heather Collection / Correspondence

Lindsay Temple's Circus Photographic Album, 1961 - 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178C108.972
Scope and Contents

Photographic album containing black and white photographs of circus acts, performers and animals by Lindsay Temple, some pages empty, 6p.p

Dates: 1961 - 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Photographs and Postcards

Lindsay Temple's Circus Photographic Album, 1957 - 1961

 Item
Reference code: 178C108.973
Scope and Contents

Photographic album containing black and white photographs of circus acts, performers and animals by Lindsay Temple, 22p.p

Dates: 1957 - 1961
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Photographs and Postcards

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