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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5147 Collections and/or Records:

Medusa Child of the Sea Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.4
Scope and Contents

Featured with the Ripley Road Show ‘Believe it or Not’. Colour illustration of mermaid on a beach with people staring a her. Figures on white with orange background and navy outline and shading and navy and white type.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Enquirer Printing Company Collection / Sideshow and Freak Show Posters

Melcombe Show 04/07/2005 DV Cassette Tape, 4 July 2005

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 18: Series 178D28; Series 178E21
Reference code: 178D28.3.51
Scope and Contents From the Item:

DV cassette tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: 4 July 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Films / Albert and Friends Instant Circus DV Cassette Tapes

Memoirs of a Showwoman Poster, 9 February - 13 May 2011

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 16: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.48
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of Marisa from behind showing the tattoo on her back and dragon illustrations around the photo.

Dates: 9 February - 13 May 2011
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Posters

Memoirs of a Showwoman Programme, 9 - 13 May 2011

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

University of Sheffield. Exhibition programme with biography and colour pictures, 6pp.

Dates: 9 - 13 May 2011
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Programmes

Memorandum of Agreement, 1 March 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178H30.1
Scope and Contents

Memorandum of agreement between Mrs A. Reeve-Sanger and Rupert Heath for the appearance of Diana Dobsons, comedy act, for six nights, starting Monday 11 June 1923 at the Palace Theatre, Ramsgate. Black type on pink paper. Type and manuscript, 2pp.

Dates: 1 March 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Business Records

Memorandum of Engagement, 27 December 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178H15.4
Scope and Contents

Memorandum of engagement between Connah’s Quay and Shotton Hippodrome and Picture Palace and Ben Jackson, signed by A. Corelli.

Dates: 27 December 1911
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Business Records

Mephisto Postcard, c1900 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178Z21.3
Scope and Contents

Mephisto the Mysterious postcard.

Dates: c1900 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / David Braithwaite Collection / Various

Messrs J. and G. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, c1880

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.9
Scope and Contents Druid's Hall, Redruth, Monday 4 October, until Saturday 16 October, Depicting the most important events during the last three years in the East, also Afghan and Zulu wars, Map of Europe, The journey through India, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Mrs. Hartwell, singing act, Mr. T. Maclangan, impersonation act, Mr. Oscar J. Hartwell, late of the Royal Poytechnic Institution, London, The band conducted by Mr. Carl Webb. Black type on yellow background with line border on front covern inside...
Dates: c1880
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole and Young Great Dioramas Programme, c1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.27
Scope and Contents

Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, Overland route to India, Mr Davies, lecturer, Mr C. Montgomery, Miss Blandford, Mr Bond, Mr Walters, Mr French. Black print on light pink background with simple black line border on front cover, inside programme, on back cover lising of variety acts and illustration of cherub. Printed by Stafford and Co., Steam Printing Works, Nottingham, 2p.p

Dates: c1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole and Young New Dioramic Programme, 4 August 1879

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.19
Scope and Contents Grand Concert Hall and Skating Rink, West Street, Brighton, Zulu War, Russia, Turkey, Cyprus, India, Afghanistan, Germany, Europe, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Mable de Verne, singing act, Mr Frank Freeland, impresonation act, Professor Alexander, ventriloquist act, The band conducted by Mr Jas. Montague. Blue type on pink background and wavy border on the front cover, inside programme, on back cover Liverpool press reviews and listing of variety acts. Printed by Stafford and...
Dates: 4 August 1879
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 9 May 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.3
Scope and Contents Theatre Royal, Gloucester, General Sir F. Roberts' triumphal entry into Cabul with the British Forces, Messrs. Poole Bros. new dioramic, Excursions depicting the most important events of the last two years in Afghanistan and South Africa, The new exhibition illustrating a journey to the capitals of Europe, Scenes in St. Petersburgh, Tour of the Swiss Alps, Opinions of the Bristol press, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Jennie Bowmaker, singing act, The Great Maclagan, impersonation...
Dates: 9 May 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 28 March 1881

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Reference code: 178K53.2
Scope and Contents Assambly Rooms, Cheltenham, General Sir F. Roberts' triumphal entry into Cabul with the British Forces, Messrs. Poole Bros. new dioramic, Excursions depicting the most important events of the last two years in Afghanistan and South Africa, The new exhibition illustrating a journey to the capitals of Europe, Scenes in St. Petersburgh, Tour of the Swiss Alps, Opinions of the Bristol Press, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Jennie Bowmaker, singing act, The Great Maclagan, impersonation...
Dates: 28 March 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole, The World Programme, 25 September 1882

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Reference code: 178K53.1
Scope and Contents Public Hall, Smethwick, Entry of General Sir Garnet Wolseley into Cairo with British Forces, Alexandria bombarded, on fire and in ruins!, England to Malta, Turkey, Cyprus, The Holy Land, Egypt, Zululand, India, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany, Holland and Belgium, Bombardment of Alexandria, Scenes of Cairo and the Suez Canal, Mr J. Sullivan and Miss Josephine, excelsior black and white duologists and versatile artistes, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Horace Wilton, comic singing. Black type on...
Dates: 25 September 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, 17 October 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.17
Scope and Contents Temperance Hall, Tredegar, Afghanistan and South Africa, Capitals of Europe, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey in Europe, Constantinople, Cyprus, Entry of our Troops into Cabul under the command of General Roberts, The Ameer's Palace, General Burrows' disaster or great battle of Khussk-I-Nakhud, The Kojak-pass, City of Candahar, General Roberts great victory, The Kremlin, Viena, Berlin, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Messrs Henri and Pointer, musical act, Mr...
Dates: 17 October 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Michael Scott Magic Act Promotional Card, c1950 - 1999

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.5
Scope and Contents

Promotional card for a magic act by Michael Scott. Black and white photographs, 4pp.

Dates: c1950 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Midgets at Home Handbill, 1 December 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.42
Scope and Contents

General Mite, and Millie Edwards at Piccadilly Hall. Poem about the two dawrfs.

Dates: 1 December 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

Midsummers Night's Dream Poster, c2004 - 2005

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 21: Series 178C146; Series 178R61; Series 178T51; Series 178Z77
Reference code: 178R61.5
Scope and Contents

Printed poster advertising, 'Midsummer Night's Dream: An Alternative' by Albert & Friends Instant Circus at the Royal Botanical Garden, Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Laminated, black background, white text and an illustration of a minotaur, 1p.

Dates: c2004 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Posters

Milton Kaye the Great Magical Humorist Leaflet, c1950 - 1999

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.11
Scope and Contents

Promotion leaflet for magician Milton Kaye, "the Great Magical Humorist".

Dates: c1950 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Mimic's Booklet, c1900 - 1999

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Reference code: 178Z28.71
Scope and Contents

Creating an Impression: A Book of Material for Mimic’s by Val Andrews, 12 p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Minutes of Meetings for the Jewess Tattooess Project, 1999

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.30
Scope and Contents

Minutes of meetings comprising information about the project including financial information, partners and information on targets and project progress.

Dates: 1999
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

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