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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 38 Collections and/or Records:

British Circuses Programmes, 1921 - 2018

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.654
Scope and Contents Programmes for British circuses including Circus Fiesta, John Lawson's Circus, Gilberts Circus, Tom and Sheila Sandow, Tamara Coco's Circus, Blackpool Tower Circus, Bertram Mills, Billy Smart Circus, Peter Jay Superdrome Circus, Billy Russell's Circus, Great Yarmouth Hippodrome, Gerry Cottle's Circus, Jay Miller's Circus, Gandey's Circus, Monday Circus, Circus Hassani, Charles Weight's Empire Circus, Coleman Bros. Circus, Paulo's Circus, John Lester's Royal Midget Circus, Trevor's British...
Dates: 1921 - 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Circus Friends Association Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0122
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses

Dates: 1795 - 2020
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Circus Photographs, 1953 - 1992

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C108.974-1170
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs of Jay Miller's Circus, Mike Austin's Circus, Gerry Cottle's Circus, Robert Brothers Circus, Chipperfield's Circus, Circus Krone, Circus Paulos and Gandey's Circus including tents, performers and acts, also Bertam Mills and Blackpool Tower Circus posters, circus enthisiast events, circus models, also a wedding at Galaxy Circus.

Dates: 1953 - 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Photographs and Postcards

Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1965 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.29-131
Scope and Contents

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1965 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.400-476
Scope and Contents

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Cirque du Soleil, Gandey - The Early Days, Four Towns and a Circus, Wild at Heart, 12th Monte Carlo Circus Festival and Trapeze Films, 1956 - 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178D13.8
Scope and Contents Channel 4, Les Productions Fildefer Ink, Granada Production, Polivideo. Colour and black and white, sound and background music. DVD1 Cirque du Soleil 1988, tv broadcast narrated in English, contains commercial advertising, clip from Bandits of the Rio Grande, Night Time programme, 'About Britain' documentary series on Gandey's Circus entitled 'This England, Little Big Top' c1960s showing behind the scenes footage, setting up the circus, interviews and circus scenes, 'Four Towns and a Circus'...
Dates: 1956 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Films

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Films, 1927 - 2007

 Series
Reference code: 178D13
Scope and Contents

Compilation of circus films showing acts on the ring as well as interviews with performers and proprietors, mainly produced by tv companies in the UK and Europe. Many of them narrated in German.

Dates: 1927 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection

Gandey’s Circus International Poster, 27 July - 1 August 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.55
Scope and Contents

Rhyl Towne Holiday Camp. Brett Montana and Karl Western Sports. Red, black and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 27 July - 1 August 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey’s Circus International Poster, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.56
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Brett Montana and Karl Western Sports and various other acts. Red, black and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey’s Circus International Poster, 23 August - 4 September 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.57
Scope and Contents

Llandudno. Brett Montana and Karl Western Sports and various other acts. Red, black and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 23 August - 4 September 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey’s Circus International Poster, 12 - 21 August 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.58
Scope and Contents

Aberystwyth. Brett Montana and Karl Western Sports and various other acts. Red, black and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 12 - 21 August 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.29
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for over-printing location and date. Featuring Chi-Lahn-illusionist, Apache Braves-Red Indian Fire Eating Rituals, Brett Mentona-Knife Throwing, Reyall’s Dogs, Alec Halls and his cavalcade of junk, Commanche Spotted Stallion, Tommy the TV Pony, Dr Sparks-the First ever Tour of the UK. The Electric Man, 3 show in one. Circus, Variety, Wild West.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.51
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. First ever UK Tour of Dr. Sparks, the Electronic Man. Illustrated with photographs.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus Poster, 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.64
Scope and Contents

Running Fox and Juanita Apache Fire Rituals, Brett and Rosa Montana Wild West Sports, Jacqueline trapeze artist, Alun Davies and his 10 poodle all with photographs. Yellow, red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus Poster, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.65
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Alec Halls, Brett and Rosa Montana Wild West Sports, Jacqueline trapeze artist all with photographs. Yellow, red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus Poster, 18 - 29 July c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.66
Scope and Contents

Aberystwyth. First ever UK Tour of Dr. Sparks, the Electronic Man. Yellow, red and blue type on white background with photographs.

Dates: 18 - 29 July c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.67
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. First ever UK Tour of Dr. Sparks, the Electronic Man. Yellow, red and blue type on white background with photographs.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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