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Subject Source: Local sources

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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

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 4 December 1939

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Reference code: 178R12.83
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Six Harmonists Featuring Gladys Hay (Daughter of Will Hay), BBC Sound Impressionists, Navarre international Prince of Mimics, Holt and Maurice 'Good Company', 3 Aberdonians, Len Rostock, Edna Devonshire, Lorraine singing Cartoonist, Harold Walden Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red type.

Dates: 4 December 1939

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 11 December 1939

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Reference code: 178R12.84
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Carroll Levis Presents His Latest BBC Discoveries, Fourteen Big Acts Plus Variety Show. Red type.

Dates: 11 December 1939

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 December 1939

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Reference code: 178R12.85
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Joe Young the Celebrated Theatre Proprietor, Brodie and Steel Vocalists, Harrison Viney Accordeonist, Lotto and Constance, Stanley King and his Uke, Ann Seymour in 'Voices of the Stars', Flack and Lucas 'Flying Feet', Jack Mayer with Alan Kitson Melodies of the Moment. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red on yellow.

Dates: 18 December 1939

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 18 December 1939

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Reference code: 178R12.86
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Joe Young the Celebrated Theatre Proprietor, Brodie and Steel Vocalists, Harrison Viney Accordeonist, Lotto and Constance, Stanley King and his Uke, Ann Seymour in 'Voices of the Stars', Flack and Lucas 'Flying Feet', Jack Mayer with Alan Kitson Melodies of the Moment. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red type on beige.

Dates: 18 December 1939

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 January 1940

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Reference code: 178R12.87
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Jack 'rumps'Doyle and his Aces of Rhythm with Joe Ferrie and Nino Monti in Hot Music, Hatton and Manners Comedians, Two Rascals Entertainers and a Piano, Jack Henry Whistling Comedian, Michael Moore Impressionist, Marie and Jose Anderson Dancers, Buddy Clarke with Mum and Dad Novelty, Fred Culpitt Conjuror, Gulliver and his 7 dwarfs Burlesque Comedians. Printed by A. Sam Griffith Poster Printed McC. H. Ltd., Liverpool. Red type

Dates: 15 January 1940

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 January 1940

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Reference code: 178R12.88
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Four Aces BBC and Recording Stars, Dominic Roche and Company in 'Home and Duty', Larry Kemble A Darned Nuisance, Wally Wood Comedian, Les Parisanas Musical Moments, Cawalini’s Dogs, The Young China Troupe Contortions and Acrobatics. Printed by A. Sam Griffith Poster, Printed McC. H. Ltd., Liverpool. Red type.

Dates: 29 January 1940

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 9 September 1940

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Reference code: 178R12.89
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Judy Shirley The Star of 'Monday Night at Seven', Baker Dove and Allen International Club Men, The Reid Twins, The Valmar Trio from the Tower Circus, Blackpool, The McDonald and Maurice Twins, George Boyd Comedian, Don Carlos BBC Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool.

Dates: 9 September 1940

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 30 August 1897

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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

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 1 November 1897

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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

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 29 August 1898

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Reference code: 178R12.119
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Sampson the Strongest Man on Earth Challenges the World to Find His Equal Supported by a Gigantic Star Company. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 29 August 1898

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 May 1900

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Reference code: 178R12.125
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Marvellous Elliotts Cyclists, The Seven Savonas Gigantic Fairyland of Electric Lights, Musical act, Marie French Burlesque Actress, Charles Pastor The Laughing Philosopher, Regan and Ryan Knockabout Comedy Exponent, Robb Gillmore Comic Posturer, Senorita Eloina Clever Gymnast, Jas. Grant The Character Comedian, Royal Bioscope Animated War Pictures, Nellie Christie 'delineator of Coon Songs', 'W.F.Frame is Coming'. Printed by S. Griffith and Co,...
Dates: 7 May 1900

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 January 1902

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Reference code: 178R12.130
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Mysterious Lilith introduced by Professor Fred Harcourt, the Marvellous Magician, Rawson and June Australian Boomerang Throwers, The Saxon Trio Strong Men, Mike Whallen Raconteur and Extempore Vocalist, Lillian Warren In Her Novel Vocal Pictures, Martin Conway Quaint Comedian, Violet Wilton Comedienne and Dancer, Frank Coyle Character Comedian, Carl Nobel Danish Ventriloquist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue, red and yellow...
Dates: 20 January 1902

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 24 February 1890

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Reference code: 178R12.8
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Olympian Quintette American Humorists, Sweet Vocalists introducing Glees, Trios and Miscellaneous Song, Emilie Presto Serio-comic, Hornpipe and Scottish Dancer, Captain Austin Champion Rifle Shot of the World, Jim Henderson Vocal Comedian and Dancer, Burns and Leech Merry Whimsical Musical Pair, Mr Fred Howe Comedian, high Pedestal Acrobatic Blade Skate, Dancer and Variety Artiste, Messrs. Cornish, Hardy, Sampson and the Bros. Slocum, American...
Dates: 24 February 1890

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 June 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.25
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Jenny Valmore the Original “Yes, You Do!”, Daltry, Higgins and Miss Selina Seaforth, Sisters Olive Duettists and Ballad Vocalists, The Marvellous Four Pole Pelhams Minstrel Entertainment, Bertie Stokes Serio-Ballad Vocalist, Comical Cris Ventriloquist, Maude D’Almaine Character Vocalist and Descriptive Balladist, Austin Lenton Burlesque Actor and Vocalist, Geo. Medley Comedian and Mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and...
Dates: 6 June 1892

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 20 March 1893

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Reference code: 178R12.37
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Brothers Harrisson Hibernian Comedy, Miss Archie Richards Serio-Comic and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Walter Emsley American Comedian and Musical Expert, Miss Nelly Mac Descriptive Vocalist and Empress of Low Comedy, Mr Dave Cotterill Comic Vocalist and Dramatic Reciter, The Combineation in Absurdity, 'A Great Mistake', Miss Ada Whitton Male Impersonator, Mr Ted Hensey Dancer, Miss Lily Barrington Burlesque Actress, Vocalist and Skirt Dancer, Miss Myra...
Dates: 20 March 1893

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 12 June 1893

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Reference code: 178R12.43
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Charles Bignell, ‘The Dodger Up-to-Date Popular comedian and character singer. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 12 June 1893

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 28 August 1893

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Reference code: 178R12.46
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Sisters Philips and Brothers Lorenzi 'The Four Comical Cards!', Pat Rafferty Irish Comedian. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 28 August 1893

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 13 November 1893

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Reference code: 178R12.47
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mar Charles Bignell 'The Dodger Up-to-Date', Popular comedian and character singer. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Blue type.

Dates: 13 November 1893

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 7 May 1894

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Reference code: 178R12.51
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Grand Production, for six nights only, by the Mannons of their Original Pantomimic Burlesque Operetta entitled Logical Lodgers Written and Invented by Mr S.H.Mannon. A powerful company of variety artist will also appear. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 7 May 1894