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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4555 Collections and/or Records:

Lord John Sanger's Circus Programme, c1927

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.557
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of clown's torso holding a sign reading programme on the front cover and black type on off white background, inside 106 years of Sangers article with black and white photograph and programme as well as commercial advertising, on back cover article continues also with black and white photographs. Printed by Wiles and Co., Printers, 6 George Street, Richmond, Surrey, 2p.p.

Dates: c1927

Lord John Sanger's Circus Programme, c1928

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.558
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of seal holding a large ball on its nose and circus parade on background on front cover, inside 107 years of Sangers article with black and white photograph and programme as well as commercial advertising, on back cover article continues also with black and white photographs. Printed by Wiles and Co., Printers, 6 George Street, Richmond, Surrey, 2p.p.

Dates: c1928

Lord John Sanger's Circus Programme, 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.562
Scope and Contents

Green, black and white illustration of showgirl in the centre with the head of a laughing clown above her and two roaring lion heads on the bottom corners on the front cover, inside programme and after performance shows on back cover. Printed by Willsons' Leicester, 2p.p.

Dates: 1934

Lord John Sanger's Combined Shows Programme, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.556
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of clown's torso holding a sign reading programme on the front cover and black type on off white background, inside programme and large black and white photograph of women holding lion cubs on back cover the Empire Zoo with illustrations, 2p.p.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Lord John Sanger's Royal Command Circus and Menagerie Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1158
Scope and Contents

St. Placid's Field, Ramsgate, Tuesday 30 August. Black and white illustration of elephant in a boxing ring, boxing a man with its trunk on an off white background with red and black type on card

Dates: c1950-1999

Louise Tussaud's New Exhibition Programme, c1891-1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.121
Scope and Contents

St. Jame's Great Hall, Oxford Street, Manchester. Black type and colour centre containing the names of Tussaud's staff and officials on the front cover, inside programme listing Mr Percival Craig, Sydney Gandy and Miss Inglefield, Professor Bracken, Living Pictures or Tableaux Vivant and The Grand Panorama, on back cover Chamber of Horrors, 2p.p.

Dates: c1891-1892

Lucken's Circus Programmes, 1952 - 1968

 File
Reference code: 178K43.664
Scope and Contents

Programmes for Lucken's Circus, Lucken's Mammoth Continental Circus, Walter Lucken's All Star Circus, Wally Luckens Circus and others, containing clown and equestrian illustrations on the front cover, inside programme, some black and white photographs of performers with text, some illustrations and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1952 - 1968

Lulu Adams, c1935

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.51
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of Lulu Adams (Louise Craston) in clown costume. Written on reverse 'My Darlings, you will be surprised to hear we are in London - am just dodging around looking for room. I will let you know when we fix. Love Lulu' . Addressed to Mrs Craston, 20 Grand Parade, Brighton'.

Dates: c1935

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Dates: c1880 - 1959

Lulu and Albert Adams, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.76
Scope and Contents

Husband and wife clown performers Albert Adams and Lulu Adams (formerly Louise Craston) in a dressing room.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, Opens Saturday 23 December c.1967-1698

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.97
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold, Bernard Delfont & John Beaumont present Freddie Frinton in the spectacular comedy pantomime Robison Crusoe with Derek Dene, Kathleen West, Wendy Wayne, John Gordon, Freddie Stevens, Harold Holness, The Lyceum Dances and Singers, Dailey & Wayne. Green and yellow poster, orange, yellow, black and red text with green illustrations and black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens Saturday 23 December c.1967-1698

Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield Poster, Commencing Tuesday 24 December - 24 February Onwards c.1963-1964

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.113
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold & John Beaumont present their glamorous comedy pantomime David Whitfield in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". Wonderful cast includes Peter Goodwright, Tony Heaton, Joe Black, Atlas Sahara Troupe, Hazel Lee, Fox-Miller Girls, Joan Collins Children, Lorna Green, Jay McGrath, Lyceum Singers, Produced by Anthony Cundell & Lorna Green, Dances by Shelagh Miller. Blue poster with orange and red banner as well as a white box. Red, orange, blue and white text. Printed by Electric...
Dates: Commencing Tuesday 24 December - 24 February Onwards c.1963-1964

Lyceum Theatre Sheffield, Poster, Opens Tuesday 24 December c.1968-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.159
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold, Bernard Delfont and John Beaumont present Vince Hill in the spectacular comedy pantomime Dick Whittington. Big Star cast including Frank Marlborough, Yvonne Marlowe, Dorothy Wayne, Cox Twins, Miles Twins, Bobby Dennis, Joan Collins Children, Lyceum Dancers, Bel Canto Singers. Yellow poster with red banner, yellow, black and red text, red border, black and white photograph and black illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opens Tuesday 24 December c.1968-1969

Lyric Theatre Programme, 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.95
Scope and Contents

London. Filumena by Eduardo de Filippo, Joan Plowright, Colin Blakely, Trevor Eve, Christopher Guard, Larry Lamb, Sharon Mughan, Patricia Hayes and others. Contains photographs of the acts, 20p.p.

Dates: 1978

Madame Warton's Original and Classic Exhibition Handbill, 14 January 1861

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.95
Scope and Contents

Exhibition at Royal Adelaide Gallery. "Madame Warton's Original & Classic Exhibition Grand vocal & Instrumental Concert".

Dates: 14 January 1861

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert, 2 July 1823

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.43
Scope and Contents

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert at New Argyll Rooms. A selection of pieces for the piano. Printed by Joseph Mallett, 59 Wardour Street, Soho, London.

Dates: 2 July 1823

Madison Square Garden Productions in Association with Cyril Bertram Mills Presents Centre Circus Programme, 20 July - 28 August 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.21
Scope and Contents

Mills present Centre Circus. Brighton Centre. The Four Vulcanus fire act, Hoppes’s rodeo Mules, The Kam-Tai troupe balancing act and others. Contains photos, 12p.p.

Dates: 20 July - 28 August 1978

Magazine Featuring Marisa Carnesky, 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.3
Scope and Contents

Magazine including a piece on Marisa Carnesky in Hebrew.

Dates: 2003

Magic Instructions, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.58
Scope and Contents

Magic trick instructions from Cyril Critchlow’s shop contained in four folders.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Magic War Show Business Records, 2006 - 2007

 Sub-Series — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 3: Series 178H39; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178H39.234
Scope and Contents

Contains scripts at various draft stages for Magic War, The Wives of the War Magicians, Magic Skirt and Exquisite Corpses, project development ideas, funding bids, financial information, grant report, London Festival licence agreement, Chelsey Theatre performance agreement, newspaper articles and marketing material.

Dates: 2006 - 2007