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Performers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4710 Collections and/or Records:

Group of Women with Bag Pipes and Drums, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.100
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of a group of five women dressed in tartan, with bag pipes and drums, possibly 'The Kilty Lassies', thought to be shown during their time performing with Rosaire's Circus.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Group Portrait Photograph , c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.142
Scope and Contents

Photograph of three women and two men sat outside a building. The woman in the centre front is believed to be Florence Austin.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Guide Book of Charles W. and John R. Poole Latest Myriorama, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.7
Scope and Contents Colour illustration of the Union Jack on front cover, inside variety programme listing John R. Poole, George Logan, The Lannons, Sam Kelly, The Tree Avenue Girls, M. Joanny and The Murus Comedy Four, descriptions of sights in england, Vienna, Petrograd, Berlin, Brussells, Paris, scenes of WWI including Kitchener's army, the sinking of Kaise Whilheml der Grosse, mine sweeping, camp and hospital scenes and lyrics to the national anthems of the allies and other popular songs such as It's a Long...
Dates: c1920 - 1929

Gunga-Din Strongman Advertising Card, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.23
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of man laying on his back and lifting 10 men on a plank of wood with his legs.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Guy Mannering Handbill, 2 May 1817

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.337
Scope and Contents

Musical Play at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also new ballet ‘Aurora; or the flight of Zephyr’ and burletta of ‘Mr Tom Thumb the Great’.

Dates: 2 May 1817

H Bailey and Sons Star Circus Poster, 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.696
Scope and Contents

The Flying Aces aerialists, voltage riding, leaping pony, White Eagle equestrian act, continental trapeze artiste, The Two Jesters, Funny Harry clown, performing dogs, Arab acrobats, The Phantom horse riders, Sausage and Lightening, pedestal pony, Twinkle the little star that shines accordion, the great American novelty.Background white, type blue and red, Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Barnes and Co, Printers, Crediton

Dates: 1949

Hagen Bros. Circus Poster, c1960s

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1180
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of three clowns' torsos, the one in the middle is waring a green jacket with yellow checked lines and is dropping a light up dynamite stick next to the one on the front who reacts scared. Printed by Globe Posters Corp, Chicago

Dates: c1960s

Hagenback Circus Animal Trainer and Two Elephants On Stage, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.143
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of an animal trainer and two elephants performing tricks on stage at Hagenback Circus. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

Dates: c1930 - 1955

Hagenbeck's World Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1186
Scope and Contents

Brussel, Koninklijk Circus, 26 November. Colour illustration of clown's head wearing a tall yellow hat and a large green and blue stripey bowtie over a red and white stripey background. Printed by Impresor 311

Dates: c1950-1999

Hal Fisher Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0024
Scope and Contents

The collection comprises Hal Fisher’s extensive research on Blackpool Tower Circus including an index of performers and a variety of research materials. The collection also contains photo albums and programmes taken from his work and travels.

Dates: 1894 - 1999

Hall by the Sea Handbills, c1875 - 1919

 Series
Reference code: 178T45
Scope and Contents

Hall by the Sea handbills.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Hall by the Sea Italian and Zoological Gardens Handbill, 8 September 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.1
Scope and Contents

Margate. Annual Complimentary Benefit, Special Grand Night in Aid of The Belgian Relief Fund. A grand entertainment of horsemanship and aerial and gymnastic talent in the circus and The Belgian Ball in the Grand Hall. Black type on white background, Printed by Thanet Times Printers, Margate.

Dates: 8 September 1914

Hall by the Sea Italian and Zoological Gardens Handbill, 8 September 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.2
Scope and Contents

Margate. Annual Complimentary Benefit, Special Grand Night in Aid of The Belgian Relief Fund. A grand entertainment of horsemanship and aerial and gymnastic talent in the circus and The Belgian Ball in the Grand Hall. Black type on white background, Printed by Thanet Times Printers, Margate.

Dates: 8 September 1914

Hallam Conservative and Liberal Association Annual Fete Handbill, Saturday 9 July 1955

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.4
Scope and Contents

Handbill for Hallam Conservative and Liberal Association Annual Fete. Text reads, " Madame Rane, Clairvoyant, Hamilton Kaye, Magician, Rides and Shows." Printed by Coates & Wilkinson Limited, Green Lane, Sheffield. Blue print.

Dates: Saturday 9 July 1955

Hallam Conservative and Liberal Association Annual Fete Handbill, Saturday 9 July 1955

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.5
Scope and Contents

Handbill for Hallam Conservative and Liberal Association Annual Fete. Madame Rane, Clairvoyant, Hamilton Kaye, Magician, Rides and Shows. Printed by Coates & Wilkinson Limited, Green Lane, Sheffield. Blue print.

Dates: Saturday 9 July 1955

Hallam Conservative and Liberal Association Annual Fete Handbill, Saturday 7 July 1951

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.6
Scope and Contents

Handbill for Hallam Conservative and Liberal Association Annual Fete. Madame Rane, Clairvoyant, Hamilton Kaye, Magician, Rides and Shows. Printed by Coates & Wilkinson Limited, Green Lane, Sheffield. Blue and red print.

Dates: Saturday 7 July 1951

Hamilton Kaye and Susie Press Release, 1965

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178Z30.4
Scope and Contents

Press release for the appearance of Hamilton Kaye and Susie at Llandudno, 1965.

Dates: 1965

Hamilton Kaye, Britain's Ace Deceptionist Leaflet, c1950 - 1959

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.13
Scope and Contents

Promotional leaflet for magician Hamilton Kaye containing photographs, 4pp.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Hamilton Kaye Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0075
Scope and Contents

Programmes, handbills, photographs and a digital copy of Hamilton Kaye's notebook which contained jokes and stories that he kept for using in his act.

Dates: c1940 - 2000

Hamilton Kaye Stationery Header, c1950 - 1959

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178Z30.1
Scope and Contents

Stationery header for Hamilton Kaye, Sheffield magician, compere and entertainer. Black and red print.

Dates: c1950 - 1959