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Performers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4710 Collections and/or Records:

Hamilton's New Excursions Programme, c1880

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.10
Scope and Contents

Introductory tableau showing California, London, Crossing the Channel, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Constantinople, Ceylon, Washington, Southampton to Trasvaal, The Cotterells, comedy act, Miss Trixy Holland, comedy act, Arnetti, musical act, Walter Roselle, ventriloquist, Sid Colenza, comedy act, Godfrey Martin's latest cinematoscope. Black type on green background and two small illustraton of men in tailcoats, contains hand written annotations. Printed by Leader Printing Works, Lincoln, 2p.p.

Dates: c1880

Handbill: Circus of the Streets, 18 - 23 September 2001

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.4
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. An edited colour photograph of a man wearing a red t-shirt, blue trousers and rollerblades bursting through a brick wall, with red and yellow type giving the event name on the front, and on the reverse colour photographs of various performers and yellow, red and white type giving the festival name, description and contact information.

Dates: 18 - 23 September 2001

Handbill: Firebird Aerialist, c1994

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.15
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Rebecca Truman during a Firebird performance, and the performance name in white type on the front, and on the reverse white type describing the act and performer, and contact information, on a black background.

Dates: c1994

Handbill: Firebird Aerialist, c1994

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.14
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Rebecca Truman during a Firebird performance, and the performance name in white type on the front, and on the reverse white type describing the act and performer, and contact information, on a black background.

Dates: c1994

Handbill for No Bars Between Book, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.50
Scope and Contents

No Bars Between by Alex Kerr. Leaflet advertising the publication of book on training wild animals by animal traininer Alex Kerr at Bertram Mills circus. Black and white photograph of man kneeling down next to a laying down tiger on front with some text on bottom section, on reverse black type on white background and purchase form

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Handbills, c1930 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178T5
Scope and Contents

Wall of death handbills featuring Billy Bellhouse and other wall of death riders in shows around the United Kingdom and tours around Eastern Europe.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Handbills, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178T27
Scope and Contents

Hanbills for variety, magic and illusion shows mainly in locations in Blackpool in cluding the North Pier, the Hippodrome and various theatres.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Handbills, c1930 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178T5
Scope and Contents

Alma and Skid Skinner wall of death handbills.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Handbills, 2013

 Series
Reference code: 178T35
Scope and Contents

Handbills related to the Arthur Fenwick collection, Chipperfield Circus and Circus Central.

Dates: 2013

Handbills, 1882 - 2017

 Series
Reference code: 178T47
Scope and Contents

Handbills for Brick Lane Music Hall, Admission All Classes, Colston Hall, Harry H. Hamilton, Wilton's Music Hall, Player's Theatre, Hoxton Hall.

Dates: 1882 - 2017

Handbills, c1910 - 1923

 Series
Reference code: 178T34
Scope and Contents

Music Hall and Variety theatre handbills featuring Ben Jackson among many other acts.

Dates: c1910 - 1923

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

 Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Dates: c1786 - 1968

Handbills, c1924 - 1949

 Series
Reference code: 178T26
Scope and Contents

Handbills for variety shows featuring the Castonians and other acts.

Dates: c1924 - 1949

Handbills, 1931

 Series — Box Violet Bartram Box 1: Series 178C139; Series 178T49
Reference code: 178T49
Scope and Contents

Handbill advertising a sideshow. Red type on white background with a black and white illustration of a woman with a very long neck and wings.

Dates: 1931

Handbills, 1947 - 1955

 Series
Reference code: 178T9
Scope and Contents

Handbills for various performances featuring Hamilton Kaye amongst others.

Dates: 1947 - 1955

Handbills

 Series
Reference code: 178T44
Scope and Contents

Flyers advertising Skinning the Cat shows.

Dates: 1988 - 2018

Handbills, c1900 - 1920

 Series — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178T31
Scope and Contents

Collection of Handbills mainly relating to Jasper Redfern's Motion Pictures, as well as other entertainments and events.

Dates: c1900 - 1920

Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London, c1800 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.187-207
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at various venues, mainly in London.

Dates: c1800 - 1939

Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.208-235
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.

Dates: 1789 - c1929

Handby Celeine Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0107
Scope and Contents

Posters, photographs, programmes, 1 piece of sheet music for six instruments and a small amount of business records and correspondence relating to the dancing and burlesque comedy on skates.

Dates: c1920 - 1945; 2020