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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5147 Collections and/or Records:

Marina Palace of Varieties, Ramsgate Poster, Monday 23 August [1897]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.170
Scope and Contents Special and Expensive Engagement of Lydia Dreams, The Marvellous up-to-date Ventriloquist and Artist in Black and White. Introducing the Acme of figures Tom...Assisted by Louie Maurier. Last Six Nights of the Funny Comedian Steve Cook, The Charming Serio, Miss Minnie Fortescue, Special Production, an Entirely New Farcical Sketch, entitled - Charley's Uncle, Important Engagement of Professor Duprez, Last Six Nights of Miss Daisy Clements, Last Six Nights of Miss Nellie Tabrar, The Ramsgate...
Dates: Monday 23 August [1897]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Collection Of Posters From Other Printers

Marine Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.219
Scope and Contents

Lyme Regis. Wal Scott Present the Great Blackpool-Torbay Coast-to-Coast (Road Show) ‘Shine’, Sylvani continental illusionist, Sunya Musical comedy star, Paul Gray xylophonist, Isolde & Alexis music and dance, Shoe Shine Girls, Roys Instrumentalists Supreme, Beautiful Georgette dancing juggler, Vera Scott Pianist, Wal Scott & Christina. Red, blue and yellow type on white background and border. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Marisa Carnesky Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0095
Scope and Contents

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1970 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marisa Carnesky Company Emails, 23 June 2000 - 6 June 2003

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 12: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.159
Scope and Contents

Various documents containing information about Marisa, handwritten notes and apologies for not attending the Marisa's shows preliminary to Ghost Train.

Dates: 23 June 2000 - 6 June 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Marisa Carnesky Model Photos, c2000

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.11
Scope and Contents

Model advertisment photos of Marisa Carnesky for ugly rage models.

Dates: c2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Trade and Advertising Material Related to Marisa Carnesky

Marisa Carnesky Performing The Girl from Nowhere and Jewess Tattooess, c2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.115
Scope and Contents

Promotional booklet produced by the London Artists' Project containing text and photographs.

Dates: c2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Marisa Carnesky Performing The Girl from Nowhere and Jewess Tattooess at Riverside Studios, c2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.116
Scope and Contents

Promotional handbill produced by the Arts Council England with Marisa's photograph.

Dates: c2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Marisa Carnesky Performing The Girl from Nowhere and Jewess Tattooess Programme, 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 5: Series 178K29; Series 178T13; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178K29.1
Scope and Contents

Riverside Studios, London. Contains colour illustrations, 12pp.

Dates: 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Programmes

Marisa Carnesky's Artist Statement for Ghost Train, November 2002

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 12: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.140
Scope and Contents

Description of the project with both its themes and goals, and the imagery intended to convey it.

Dates: November 2002
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Marisa Carnesky's Biography, c1999

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.34
Scope and Contents

Two versions of Marisa's professional biograpy.

Dates: c1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Marketing Material, c1999 - 2000

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.46
Scope and Contents

Various items of publicity including handbills and a photocopy of a programme with hadnwritten annotations.

Dates: c1999 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Marking the Territory at The Irish Museum of Modern Art Handbill, 19 - 21 October 2001

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 11: Series 178K29
Reference code: 178K29.23
Scope and Contents

Programme containing black and white and colour photographs and texta bout the artists and performers, 4pp.

Dates: 19 - 21 October 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Programmes

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.18
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Sailor's Return, The Greek Warrior, The Reaper and The Flower Girl.

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

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.19
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Swiss Girl, The Alpin Hunter, The Life Guardsman and The Flying Dutchman.

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

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1920 - 1940

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.53
Scope and Contents

Postcard photograph of Martha Cashmore in fur coat with ostrich feather hat, possibly Martha Cashmore.

Dates: c1920 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.187
Scope and Contents

Studio cabinet card photographic print of Martha Craston (nee Cashmore) in equestrian costume. Photographers name 'Julius Staudt, Berlin' gold medal symbol with date 1898 stamped on the front of the mount.

Dates: c1890 - 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, 14 May 1911

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.210
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with dog in performance costume. 'Taken at Lilhain Russia May 14 1911, Circus Nikitin' written on the reverse.

Dates: 14 May 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Martha Cashmore, c1910 - 1930

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 2: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.214
Scope and Contents

Martha Cashmore (Martha Craston) with horse and carriage in an open air stadium

Dates: c1910 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

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