Performers
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 4640 Collections and/or Records:
John Duffy's Circus Poster, c1950-1999
Item
Reference code: 178R47.1225
Scope and Contents
Blarney, Sunday 2 October. Guldan's Siberian bears, Kelwins aerial act, Mike and Perla juggling act, Lisa Vlady acrobatic act, Maureen and Jorgen Gabriel musical act, The Burgos trick cycling act, The Ryalto Troupe equestrian act, Banana clown, Les Thinis Troupe acrobatic act, Stankiewicz juggling act, John Duffy presenting a troupe of horses and ponies, Miss Rosita acrobatic act, Marie juggling act, Rose-Resy high wire act. Red and black type on yellow and red backgrounds, with black and...
Dates:
c1950-1999
John Everton Sanger's Birth Certificate, 4 January 1917
Item
Reference code: 178Q27.3
Scope and Contents
John Everton Sanger's birth certificate.
Dates:
4 January 1917
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 Sanger Family Group Photograph, c1900 - 1909
Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.26
Scope and Contents
Photograph of large family group from Lord John Sanger Circus outside a circus tent. From Left to right, back row: Bert Sanger, Sam Pugh, George Sanger (son of John Sanger) and Tom. Row 3: John Sanger (m. Rebecca Pinder-son of Lord John Sanger),unknown, unknown, James Sanger (son of Lord John Sanger),unknown, unknown, unknown. Row 2: Ida Sanger (granddaughter of Lord John Sanger), unknown, unknown, Maud Sanger (granddaughter of John Sanger), Elizabeth Sanger (Innie), Barbara Sanger (nee...
Dates:
c1900 - 1909
John Swallow in Top Hat and Tails, c1930 - 1955
Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135
Scope and Contents
Black and white photograph of circus performer, John Swallow (also known as Johnny Swallow), shown wearing a top hat and tails, possibly whilst working at Rosaire's Circus. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.
Dates:
c1930 - 1955
Jolly's Circus Poster, c1990 - 1999
Item
Reference code: 178R27.200
Scope and Contents
Colour illustration of clown, acts and big top. Left blank for overprinting location and date. Printed by Artisan Printer, Presteigne.
Dates:
c1990 - 1999
Jon Gresham Advertising Pamphlet, c1952
Item
Reference code: 178I11.1
Scope and Contents
Introducing Jon Gresham Europe’s youngest fire eater. Golden and black type on white background and black and white photographs of the performer and copies of newspaper articles, 3p.p.
Dates:
c1952
Jonny's Bear Revue Leaflet, c1940 - 1969
Item
Reference code: 178Z22.8
Scope and Contents
Threefold leaflet with black type on off white background and black and white illustrations of the act inside.
Dates:
c1940 - 1969
Joseph Poole's Latest Myriorama Programme, 10 February 1890
Item
Reference code: 178K53.4
Scope and Contents
County Hall, Salisbury, Views of London, Porstmouth, Ireland, a tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, the Artic regions, Russia, Bulgaria, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Afghanistan, Burmese war, China, Malta, Italy, Holland, Belgium and England, Poole's Acme Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, wire walking act, Mr Harry Stewart, quick costume change and singing act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, singing act, Le Pettite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Professor Le Ray,...
Dates:
10 February 1890
Joseph Poole's Myriorama Poster, c1895
Item
Reference code: 178R53.7
Scope and Contents
Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, The British Fleet, The Lord Mayor's Show, Falls of Niagara, Poole's excelsior concert company, Mons. Martini's Bicycle Troupe, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Grand orchestral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Black type on green background with chain border. Printed by...
Dates:
c1895
Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 19 January 1891
Item
Reference code: 178K53.45
Scope and Contents
Town Hall Hounslow, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, Great Ledderites, The Modern Gladiators, Herr Blitz, Miss May Frinch, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland, Orchetral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Gold type on green background and illustrations of Queen Victoria,...
Dates:
19 January 1891
Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 11 April 1892
Item
Reference code: 178K53.46
Scope and Contents
Victoria Hall Suntherland, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Herr Blitz, equilibrist act, Miss May Frinch, singing act, Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr Felix Somers, George Mayo, Mr Fred Mayer, Group of Ladderites, equilibrist act, Poole's Merry...
Dates:
11 April 1892
Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 23 December 1889
Item
Reference code: 178K53.16
Scope and Contents
Victoria Hall, Southsea,London Bridge,Fishmonger's Hall, Thames embarkment, Westminster Abbey, Victoria Station, Portsmouth, Ireland, The Lakes of Killarney, A tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, The Artic Regions, Russia, St. Petersburgh, Bulgaria, Tirnova, Sophia, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Calcutta, Delhi, Afghanistan, Burmese war, The Great Wall of China, Holy Land, The Mediterranean sea, Naples, The carnaval at Rome, Holland and Belgium, Mr Harry Stewart,...
Dates:
23 December 1889
Joseph Pool's New Eclipse Myriorama Guide Book and Songs, c1880 - 1889
Item
Reference code: 178Z64.6
Scope and Contents
Joseph Poole's new eclipse myriorama picturesque trips abroad all over the world, containing an introduction, descriptions of sights including Dover, Calais, Paris, Turin, Rome, Ancona, Constantinople, Gallipoli, Shumla, Cyprus and battles in Egypt and the Soudan, Stanley's expedition to central Africa, the Suez Canal, India, China, Russia, Europe, America and Great Britain, followed by the lyrics to The Mountain Guide, On, Staley On, Toll Gate, Irish Colleen, When the Lights are Low, Ducth...
Dates:
c1880 - 1889
Jugglers Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.17
Scope and Contents
Publicity photograph of two female jugglers, the juggler on the left is Olive Austin great granddaughter of George Sanger.
Dates:
c1920 - 1939
Juggling Clown Photograph, 5 January 1939
Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.23
Scope and Contents
Photograph of jerome the juggling clown. 'Jerome 5th Jan 1939' is stamped on the reverse.
Dates:
5 January 1939
Juggling Performer Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.18
Scope and Contents
Red tinted photograph of a female performer from a juggling act with Olive Austin. Possibly Cisse Austin.
Dates:
c1920 - 1939
Julian's International Circus Programme, c1892
Item
Reference code: 178K43.21
Scope and Contents
Brothers Stelling, Master Alfred Eugene juggling act, Miss Laura equestrian act, Mr. A. Stelling equestrian act, Pedro clown, The Three Simpletons comedy act, Mdlle. Isabelle and Thomas H. Culeen equestrian act, Mons. Preistel, Miss Julian equestrian act, Brothers Haygo acrobatic act, Mdlle. Eleise Gaertner equestrian act, Hurst comedy act, Whimsical Willie, Mr. J. Julian equestrian act, George Testo and Miss Fannie Orni gymnastic act. Black type on yellowish background with list of cast of...
Dates:
c1892
Just Add Water Management Financial Information, 30 September 2005
File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.80
Scope and Contents
Includes related invoices, budget outline and remittance advice.
Dates:
30 September 2005
Just Arrived Handbill, c1820 - 1830
Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.210
Scope and Contents
A Wonderful Nyctalope at 4 Castle Square, Brighton. 'Possessing the power of distinguishing objects at night'. Thought to be an albino.
Dates:
c1820 - 1830