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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4710 Collections and/or Records:

Motor Cycle Club Membership, 1926 - 1927

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.4
Scope and Contents

Millhouses Motor Cycle Club membership.

Dates: 1926 - 1927
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection / Various Items

Moxon Circus Performers Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.137
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a group of circus performers with a dog standing next to a motorbike. The motorcycle has a flag marked Bros Barr. The Barr Brothers were Thomas and Charles Barr, originally miners, of Lochgelly, Fifeshire. Later billed as the Aberdonians.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Mr. Cooke Circus Poster, 9 November 1830

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.26
Scope and Contents Pantheon, Norwich. 12 Arabian and Hanoverian horses, country dance, Mr. Cooke on The Courier of St. Petersburgh, The Magnificent Pegasus, Miss Emiline Margaretta on The Countess of Lilliput or the Fair old Maid of 1725 comical equestrian act, Mr. Smith with Burmese twin ponies act, Mr. Williams' leaping acrobatic act, Master Alfred Cooke's on The Playful Zephyr equestrian act, Mons. Hengler on sigle tightrope act, Protean Nondescript gymnastic act, Brentford Election comedy act. Black type...
Dates: 9 November 1830
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Mr Ducrow as Jack Junk, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.157
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph reproduction of an illustration titled, ‘Mr Ducrow as Jack Junk’.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Mr. Ducrow as the Courier of St. Petersburgh Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.17
Scope and Contents

Woodcut on paper published by R. Lloyd and G. Skelt. Black and white illustration of a man in uniform riding standing up on five horses and carrying seven flags.

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

Mr F.M. Uffner's Latest Collection of Living Curios Handbill, 24 February 1883

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.40
Scope and Contents

General Tiny Mite, Chang The Great Chinese Giant, The Madagascar Family, The White Moors, and Zaluma Medea, at Piccadilly Hall Gen Tiny Mite, Chang, the Great Chinese Giant, combined with a pleasing and refined parlour entertainment .Printed by Walter Smith, Steam Printers, 61 and 62 High Street, London, W.C., 2pp.

Dates: 24 February 1883
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

Mr Frank Lincoln Handbill, 15 November 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.19
Scope and Contents

Frank Lincoln in his Unique Imitations, assisted by Paganini the greatest violinist in the world and other popular artistes. Redivivus at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Printed by Aubert's Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 15 November 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Egyptian Hall Handbills

Mr G. French as Harlequin Print, c1830 - 1849

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.4
Scope and Contents

Illustration of a harlequin holding a sword towards his back, on the background a cityscape with greenery, London published by John Redington 208, Hoxton Old Town and sold by J. Webb 75 Brick Lane St. Lukes. Hand coloured etching on paper.

Dates: c1830 - 1849
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Original Artworks

Mr Grimaldi Print, 11 October 1820

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.15
Scope and Contents

Lithograph on paper by Wageman, printed by Blood and published by Mr. Charles Westmacott. Black and white illustration of bust portrait of man in suit.

Dates: 11 October 1820
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Mr Joseph Poole's Grand New Myriorama Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.6
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, Grand fashionable night, The Mayor David Jones, Esq., Ex-Mayor, Alderman T. Windsor Jacobs, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Mons. Martini's bicycle troupe, The Musical Marvels, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Poole's orchestra and military band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Red type on...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Pictoresque Trips Abroad to all Parts of the Globe Poster, Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.1
Scope and Contents New Corn Exchange, Rochester. The Nile Expedition, Stanley in Africa, The falls of Niagara, The Goodwin Sands, London by day and night, The Queen's visit to Westminster Abbey, Ireland, Lakes of Killarney, Scenes of Liverpool, Poole's Acme Combination Company of talented artistes, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Mr Harry Stewart, fast outfit change and musical act, Professor Le Ray, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, musical act, La Petite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Mr R.H.A....
Dates: Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's Trips Abroad Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.3
Scope and Contents New Assambly Hall, Fawcett Street, Sunderland. The Nile Expedition,Battle of Abu Klea, Battle of Gubat, Bird's eye view of Khartoum, The Soudan war, The war in Egypt, The Burmese war, Bulgaria, Miss Keturah Evans, musical act, Mr Harry Stewart, Mr Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr C.W. Wilmott, comedy act. Black type on white background and blue and white illustrations of male portraits around the right and left edges, cote of arms on top centre and view of Suakim on bottom edge. Printed by Fry...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr T. Matthews as Clown Print, c1836 - 1860

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.7
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of a clown with some faded buildings behind him. Lithograph on paper. Published by Archibald Alexander Park, Leonard Street, London.

Dates: c1836 - 1860
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Original Artworks

Mrs Ben Jackson's Business Card, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178Z35.1
Scope and Contents

Mrs Ben Jackson's business card advertising music lessons, Colwyn Bay, Balmoral.

Dates: c1900 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Various Items

Mrs Emma Coleman, c1897

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 2: Series 178B39; Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.179
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Mrs Emma Coleman, bareback rider in Sanger circus. Note on the back says 'Do Not Deframe. Return TO:- Mrs M.S. Bridser'.

Dates: c1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Mrs Emma Coleman, c1897

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 2: Series 178B39; Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.180
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph portrait of Mrs Emma Coleman

Dates: c1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

Mrs General Tom Thumb Handbill, c1885 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.240
Scope and Contents

American card featuring illustration of a coach party. ‘This card and 15 cents will admit a school child (under 14 Years of age) to the Grand Matinee given by Mrs. General Tom Thumb and her wonderful company’, 2pp. Printed by The Empire Show Printing Co., 73 and 75 Third Avenue, Chicago.

Dates: c1885 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Municipal Theatre Colne Poster, 18 April 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.185
Scope and Contents

The Al Jolson Minstrel Show featuring Clinton Ford. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 18 April 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Murray Poster, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.235
Scope and Contents

The most amazing sensational and mysterious man of this or any other age. Orange and black illustration with photograph. Printed by Perfecta Press, London.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Murray Smith the Magical Raconteur Programme, c1940 - 1959

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.14
Scope and Contents

Promotional programme for magician Murray Smith, "The Magical Raconteur with photographs, 4pp.

Dates: c1940 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

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