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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4710 Collections and/or Records:

Roundhouse Circusfest Programme, 7 April - 16 May 2010

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

Ciscusfest programme containing colour photographs and information about acts including Marisa's Dystopian Wonders show, 12pp.

Dates: 7 April - 16 May 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Programmes

Rowland Scott Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0037
Scope and Contents

Photographs related to all aspects of British travelling fairgrounds including; rides, transport, living wagons, showpeople, fairground shows, circuses and organs by Rowland Scott and other authors, a selection of manuscripts by Rowland Scott and a small amount of correspondence.

Dates: c1899 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Rowmarsh Leisure Centre Poster, 19 October c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.166
Scope and Contents

Wrestling. The Exorcist v Tom Warboy, Kung Fu v Steve Marino. Red and black with photographs.

Dates: 19 October c1970 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Royal Amphitheatre Astley's Poster, 2 September 1828

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.47
Scope and Contents Mr. S. Smith, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Herring, Mr. S. Foster, Mr. Ridgway, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Chapman, Mrs. Gomersal, Miss Ross and Mrs. West in Blue Beard or Female Curiosity, Miss Woolford and Miss Cooke in double tightrope act, Mr. Lewis clown, The Elephant, Mr. Ducrow's New Scenes, The Two Favourite Dwarf Ponies, Mr. Wilkinson as The Wild Peruvian, Mr. J. Ducrow clown, The Flying Indian on the slack rope, Mr. Cartlitch, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Herring, Mrs. Pope, Miss Burrell and Mrs....
Dates: 2 September 1828
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Royal Amphitheatre Astley's Poster, 21 September 1829

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.48
Scope and Contents Mr. Leclercq, Miss Burnett, Master Frampton in Tippoo Saib or The Storming of Seringapatam, Mr. Leclercq, Mr. Herring, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Cartlitch, Mr. S. Foster, Mrs. Yates and Mrs. Cartlitch in Wild Boy, Mr. Ducrow in Drunken Gambler, Games of Cupid and Zephyr with the Infant Prodigy, Horse Duellist and Buffo Quadruped Fights a Duel with the Clown, Mrs. Gomersal's first appearance as an equestrian, Mr. J. Ducrow clown, Messrs. Honor, T. and G. Ridgway, Widdicomb, T. Smith, Fillingham,...
Dates: 21 September 1829
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Royal Amphitheatre Astley's Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.51
Scope and Contents Mr. Amherst, Mr. Pope, Mr. Cartlitch, Mr. Elliott, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Bradley, Mr. S. Foster, Mr. Yarnold, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Fillingham, Mrs. West, Miss Poole, Mrs. Gomersal, Mr. Foster, Mr. Herring, Mr. Honor, Mr. Watkins, Mr. Montgomery, Master West, Upsdell, Mrs. Bradley, Mr. Gomersal and Mrs. Pope in Spain and Portugal or, Rebels and Guerillas, Mr. Avery in lilliputian horse and jockey act, Mr. Ducrow in The Chinese Enchanter, Messrs. Herring, Lawrence, Cartlitch, Foster and...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills, c1800 - 1899

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.117-135
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Royal Aquarium, Westminster and Pall Mall.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Royal Bengal Circus Poster, Monday 22 May 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.737
Scope and Contents

London, New South London Palace. Colour illustration of a giant clown's head surrounded by smaller images of three horses, a ballerina on horseback, a lion and an elephant, background yellow, type black

Dates: Monday 22 May 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Royal Circus Poster, Monday 22 May 1843 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.6
Scope and Contents

At Mr. W. Allen Yorkshire Stingo, New Road, Merylebone. Lubin and Annette, tightrope act, performed by the Chiarini Family, Master Dean as the Hunting Boy acrobatics, Mrs. Cornwall on Poverty and Abundance equestrian act, Master Dean on The World Turned Upside-Down, Mr. Samwell and the Chiarini Family on Love's Messenger equestrian act. Black type on off white background with black and white knights tournament scene on bottom section.

Dates: Monday 22 May 1843 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Royal Court Theatre Handbill, Week commencing Monday 3 November 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.3
Scope and Contents

Leslie Henson on ‘1066 and all that’, Henry Caine, Babette O’Deal, Edwin Styles. 2p.p.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 3 November 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool Poster, Commencing Monday 2 December [1963]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.63
Scope and Contents

Don Ellis's Olde Tyme Music Hall. Hetty King, Randolph Sutton, Gladys Morgan & Co. Billy Danvers, Marie Lloyd Jr. Billy Matchett, Terry Wilson, Elsie Smith Can-Can Girls, Paul Denver, Joan Laurie, Chief Beaver & Co., Terry Doogan. White poster with colourful illustrations in the style of stage curtains. Red, blue and yellow text, Electric (M), Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 2 December [1963]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Royal English Circus Programme, Monday 13 May 1901 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.16
Scope and Contents Windmill Lane, Cape Hill, Smethwick. Master Tony Transfield, Gregory and Shadow comedy act, H. Yelding, Miss Winnie Scott soubrette and dancer, Bros. Volbecque comedy acrobatic act, Mdlle. Allen meneage act, Princess Annie contorsionist act, The Three Charms aerial act, H. Sloan equestrian act, Miss Felix, Dan Gregory, Miss Marie Winsome impersonator, Princess Annie equestrian act, Transfield's cinematograph, God Save the King, Grand Final March. Blue type on off white background listing...
Dates: Monday 13 May 1901 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Royal Hippodrome Belfast Programmes, 1941 - 1951

 File
Reference code: 178K43.623
Scope and Contents

Royal Hippodrome Belfast programmes containing blue and white photographs of performers and acts with text, illustrations, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1941 - 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Saturday 11 June c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.192
Scope and Contents

Charlie’s Music Hall featuring Charlie Williams. Black, pink and yellow with photographs.

Dates: Saturday 11 June c1970 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Week commencing Monday 4 October c1982

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.196
Scope and Contents

Nat Jackley ‘The original Rubber necked Comedian with his Happy Gang’ with Penny Nicholls, Tom Howard, Mike Onions, Chris Corbally, Barbara Jackson, John Warwick, The Calders. Red and blue type with border on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 4 October c1982
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Season commencing Monday 20 September c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.202
Scope and Contents

Bruce Trent in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Season commencing Monday 20 September c1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Royal Opera House Scarborough Poster, Week commencing Monday 16 May c1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.209
Scope and Contents

Bob and Alf Pearson in ‘Those Golden Years of Music Hall’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 16 May c1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Royal Pavilion, Manchester Sqaure-Blackpool Poster, c1950 - 1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.67
Scope and Contents

Arthur Fox "King of Glamour" presents his fabulous summer revue, Folies Striptease, featuring Britain's top striptease starts. The Fabulous Rhoda Rogers, the beautiful & exciting Jane Eyre, Mlle Desiree, April May, Hazel Kirk, Sonny Roy the funny boy. A dark blue poster with orange and white highlights, white and blue text, coloured illustrations and blue and white photographs.

Dates: c1950 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Royal Pavilion, Manchester Sqaure-Blackpool Poster, Commencing Monday 11 May [c1950 - 1970]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.68
Scope and Contents Arthur Fox "King of Glamour" presents his fabulous resident revue Folies Striptease. The "Ever Smiling" Blondie Haigh Britain's Lovely Strip Star! Lovely Showgirls strippettes nude mannequins striptease stars, Trixie Dallas, Lee Loren, Rennie Dukes, Billie Roche, The Pavilion Girls, Lake and Rose, A breathtaking glamour show! Black poster with orange and white highlights, orange, white and black text, orange and white illustrations and black and white photographs. Printed by Electric...
Dates: Commencing Monday 11 May [c1950 - 1970]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Royal Pavilion, Manchester Sqaure-Blackpool, Poster, c1960 - 1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.69
Scope and Contents

Arthur Fox "King of Glamour" presents his fabulous Summer Revue "Folies Striptease". With a great international cast, starring the Tantalising Tigress Sabra Samar, featured 6 months Latin Quarter New York and Dunes Hotel Las Vegas, "Blondie" Haigh, Mlle. Desiree, Jane Eyre, Dave Starr, Billie Roche, Lake & Rose. Purple poster with yellow highlights, white, purple and yellow text, coloured illustrations and purple and white photographs.

Dates: c1960 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

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