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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4710 Collections and/or Records:

Harry H. Hamilton's Panstereorama of Passing Events Programme, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.21
Scope and Contents America, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, British deeds of valour, Soudan incident, General Gordon´s fate, Mr H.D. Glover, Mr Walter Osborne, singing act, Mr Arthur Sullivan, comedy act, Miss Emmie Watson, singing act, Mr Stuart Cowell, comedy act, Mr Bob Matin, Miss Ethel Silvena, comedy act, Messrs Waters and Kelly, comedy act, Harry H. Hamilton's original O.I.C.M. minstrels and celebrated Blondin mules. Green type and illustrations of buildingings, weapons and a portrait on an easel on...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Harry Houdini Handbill, c1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.268
Scope and Contents

Flyer advertising the skills and show of Harry Houdini in the USA.

Dates: c1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Harry Malten, Piste Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1178
Scope and Contents

Berchem, Kleine Singel, Friday 27 May to Wednesday 1 June. Colour illustration of two clowns torsos in a yellow background with some stars, blue, red, white and black type on blue, yellow and white backgrounds

Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Harry Moxon and Performers Photograph, c1930 - 1949

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.99
Scope and Contents

Photograph of three performers, two in sailors' outfits. The photograph is stamped 'Midlands Press Agency Birmingham'. The man to the right is thought to be Harry Moxon, second husband of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman. The man on the left is a performer known as 'Spanish Mo'.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Harry Moxon Balancing a Juggling Club Photograph, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.116
Scope and Contents

Photograph of juggler Harry Moxon with comedy cigar.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Harry Moxon with Cigar Photograph, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.117
Scope and Contents

Photograph of Harry Moxon in comedy outfit with big joke cigar outside a shop with metal shutter.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Harry Moxon with Cigar Photograph, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.118
Scope and Contents

Photograph of Harry Moxon in comedy outfit with a joke cigar outside a shop with shutters.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Harry Paulo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0144
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs, postcards and negatives, newspaper cuttings, scrapbooks, posters, programmes, books and other miscellaneous items related to the Paulo Circus family. Other circuses and performers are also represented.

Dates: 1921 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Harry Poole's Greatest Myriorama Programme, 27 February 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.48
Scope and Contents Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, The approach, engagement and destruction of The Spanish Armada, St. Paul'd Cathedral,Buckingham Palace, Newcastle-on-Tyne, The Forth Bridge, Ireland, Mechanical set of shipping, Newhaven, Crossing the Channel, Paris, Italy, Switzerland, St. Gothard Tunnel, Vienna, St. Petersburgh, Adrianople during the war, The Holy Land, Ceylon, India, China, Japan, New Zealand, San Francisco, Trinidad, The West Indies, New York, Egypt, The Soudan, Battle of Kirbekan, Stanley in...
Dates: 27 February 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Hassan Ali Envelope, 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.1
Scope and Contents

Brown envelope with text reading Hassan Ali, Egyptian Giant, Barnum and Bailey Show 1899.

Dates: 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

Hassan Ali Memento, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.7
Scope and Contents

Hard cover booklet with red and black squares pattern and gold spine containing a black and white image of Hassa Ali, Egyptian Giant at 28 years of age.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

Hazel Mangean Girls Advertising Card, 8 December 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178I25.2
Scope and Contents

Autographed three-fold publicity card with three black and white photographs of the Hazel Mangean Girls, dedicated to Harold, Empire, Paris.

Dates: 8 December 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Head of a Clown Print, 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.73
Scope and Contents

Reproduction of a painting by Bernard Buffet entitled Tete de Clown, reproduced by Galerie David et Garnier. Colour lithograph of a male clown's head with blond hair, red nose, orange lips and a green triangle on his chin on a blue background. Printed in France.

Dates: 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Heckenberg Circus Manor Hamilton Letter, Wednesday 26 July 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178F22.3
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Heckenberg Circus to Handby Celeine to confirm the terms of contract for the Hippodrome, Wednesbury.

Dates: Wednesday 26 July 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Correspondence

Heckenberg's Super Circus Poster, 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1227
Scope and Contents Berlin Tower. 6 Ellanos high wire act, The Great Russhe Troupe of riders, Nicka performing elephant, performing lions presented by Topinski, Madame Bebe, performing zebra, Jackos, Tschenn Maa aerial and juggling act, Lanky comedy act, Bobby, Adrianos Troupe, 9 Crechkos musical act, The Westerguard Troupe, Ello and Jerome comedy act, The Pierro Troupe earial act, Bebe, Jake, Kinks and Co, The Great Elando, Mrs Cassey, John McCormick, The Two Gideons, Tankie, Bibi and Tinkie, Wiz Bang, Fritz...
Dates: 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Heeley Green Theatre Poster, Week commencing 10 April 1933

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.13
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. The Amazing Samson strong man act, Trix and Lynda speciality act, Hal Miller comedy act, Toby Family presented by Betty Jackson animal act, 6 Oslanti Girls singing and dancing act, Handby Celeine Trio comedy skating act, Who is She? singing act. Black and red type of off white background. Printed by Bailey & Sons Printers, Somercotes Derbyshire.

Dates: Week commencing 10 April 1933
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Hengler Circus Programmes, 1837 - 1892

 File
Reference code: 178K43.658
Scope and Contents

Monochrome illustrations of equestrian acts on front covers, inside programme, 2pp.

Dates: 1837 - 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Hengler's Grand Cirque Poster, 19 September 1877

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.23
Scope and Contents Brunswick Road, Liverpool. The Great Company of equestrians, gymnasts, vaulters, jugglers and leapers, Fillis Family, Mr. Hubert Cooke equestrian act, Mr. John Walker equestrian act, Mr. James Powell Junior equestrian act, Miss Louise Powell equestrian act, Mr. James H. Jee equestrian act, Mr. George Delevanti equestrian act, Miss. Jeesie Powell, Miss Virginia Jee, Mr. James Bridges, Miss Amy Samwell, Miss Lilly Jee, Mr. A. Bridges, Ferdinand August, Signorina Guiseppina Quaglieni equestrian...
Dates: 19 September 1877
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Henri La Mothe Diving Act Advertising Material, 1972

 File
Reference code: 178I22.9
Scope and Contents A two fold pamphlet showing black and white newspaper articles from various newspapers in New Zealand about Henri La Mothe, the only man in the world to dive 40 feet into 16 inches of water and appearance at the Easter Show and a four fold pamphlet showing bown and white photographs of La Mothe performing and with the audience with text in Japanese as well as newspaper articles in Japanese and English, a five fold pamphlet in blue and green with photographs of the act and text and a 2 p.p...
Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Her Majesty's Theatre, King John Souvenir Booklet, 13 November 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.18
Scope and Contents

Souvenir guide presented by Herbert Beerbohm Tree on the occasion of the 60th consecutive performance of King John at her Majesty's Theatre containing black and white photographs, illustrations on the play and text, including various images of tableau vivants. Black, brown and grey illustration of King John on a horse with soldiers and title on top left and brown type on front cover. Published by teh British Mutoscope and Biograph Company Limited, 24p.p.

Dates: 13 November 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

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