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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4359 Collections and/or Records:

The Independent on the Dragon Ladies, 7 February 1998

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178G29.5
Scope and Contents

An article on the Dragon Ladies.

Dates: 7 February 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

The Insect Circus Poster, c2000

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 16: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.50
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of a beetle on a ball in a stage and people watching it and list of acts.

Dates: c2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Posters

The International Brotherhood of Magicians Presidential Dinner Dance Programme, Saturday 20 May 2000

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.12
Scope and Contents

Sheffield, 4pp.

Dates: Saturday 20 May 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

The Jewess Tattooess: The original Dragon Lady Poster, 1999

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178R28.18
Scope and Contents

Marisa Carnesky is the Jewess Tattooess: The original Dragon Lady colour poster.

Dates: 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Posters

The Kelvin Hall Carnival and International Circus Poster, 7 December 1976 - 29 January 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1083
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of outline of clown's face in the centre in a circle in yellow, red and white with black outline and borders and combined red, yellow and black type

Dates: 7 December 1976 - 29 January 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

The Ken Dodd Laughter Show Poster, 18 November 1985

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.74
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Colour illustration and black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Cheadle Heath Works, Stockport.

Dates: 18 November 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

The Latest and Greatest Novelty Rhoda Handbill, 1881

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.126
Scope and Contents

The Latest and Greatest Novelty, Rhoda at Royal Aquarium, Westminster. "Rhoda - The Herodian Mystery". "The living head of a young lady suspended in space between the lecturer and the audience. Speaks, Sings, Answers questions etc etc". Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Aquarium, Westminster, and Pall Mall Handbills

The Leeds Magic Circle 14th Annual Magical Convention Programme, 9 - 10 March 1968

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.15
Scope and Contents

Includes a Gala evening show, 8pp.

Dates: 9 - 10 March 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

The Lido Programme, Week commencing 31 December 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.118
Scope and Contents

Bolton. Hyman Zahl presents ‘Bring on the Stars’, Issy Bonn, Beryl Orde, Forsythe, Seamon and Farrell, Jack Daly, The Famous Colleano Family. Red and blue print, 8p.p.

Dates: Week commencing 31 December 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The London Opera House Programme, 19 - 23 November 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.12
Scope and Contents

Kingsway. Colour illustration of equestrianne in red hunting jacket and top hat on a rearing horse, brown type on off white background type inside, contains listing of acts and performers, including programme of society circus ,wire acts, equestrian acts and performing animals, and commercial advertisements with monochrome illustations, 8p.p.

Dates: 19 - 23 November 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

The Lyric Theatre Programme, September 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.106
Scope and Contents

London. Blood Brothers by Willy Russell, Barbara Dickson. Contains illustrations and photographs of the acts, 28p.p.

Dates: September 1983
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Magic of the Music Hall Poster, 7 April - 3 May c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.608
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Wally Dunn, Gloria Ross, Dennis Lake, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Gerrie Raymond, Lew Williams, Colin Cresswell, Paula Lee with Claudi and Shelli. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: 7 April - 3 May c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

The Magic Palace Programme, Saturday 14 November 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.135
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Murray 80 Years of Magic, a Theatrical Supper and Night of Magic to celebrate the 80th birthday of Murray. Host’s Cyril and Shirley Critchlow. Silver front cover, 16p.p.

Dates: Saturday 14 November 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Magic Spell Magic and History Show Programme, c1990 - 1999

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.21
Scope and Contents

Peter Petroff and his Theatre of Magic Present The Magic Spell, 4pp.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

The Magnificent Showman, Cirque du Soleil and Ken Dodd Films, 1964 - 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178D13.14
Scope and Contents

Bronston Studios, Telemagik Productions Inc., Thames Television Plc. Colour, sound and background music. DVD1 The Magnificent Showman starring Claudia Cardinale, John Wayne and Rita Hayworth, 02:11:51 mins. DVD2 Cirque du Soleil tv broadcast 1989, Ken Dodd at the London Palladium 1990 tv broadcast, includes other acts, a Thames Television production for ITV, other TV programmes at the end, 02:29:21 mins. America and England.

Dates: 1964 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Films

The Marcellos and The Verianos Aerial Acts Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.7
Scope and Contents

Pamphlet advertising swaying pole, suspended chair and outdoor high wire acts by The Marcellos and The Verianos. Blue and white photographs and blue type on off white background with text describing the acts and booking details on reverse, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

The Metropolitan Programme, 26 March 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.115
Scope and Contents Three fold programme containing black and white illustrations of people singing and dancing in the contryside on and an illustration of the outside of the theatre on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Mdlle. Lucretia, Miss Helen Stuart, Mr George Brooks, The Sisters Aindow, Miss Godwynne Earle, Mr Dennis K. McCarthy, Miss Millie Lindon, Mr William E. Bates, Mr T.E. Dunville, Mr Paul Marinetti, Miss Kittee Rayburn, The Grat Shawline, Miss Rose Dearing, Mr Bernard...
Dates: 26 March 1898
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Metropolitan Programme, 1 January 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.116
Scope and Contents Three fold programme containing black and white illustrations of people singing and dancing in the contryside on and an illustration of the outside of the theatre on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Mr Lester King, Miss Lily Marney, Mr Arthur Lennard, Miss Amy Clevere, Mr Fred Herbert, Miss Florrie Gallimore, Mr Frank Coyne, Mill Lyly Burnand, The Leonards (Bob & Jennie), Mr Chas. Godfrey, Les Frassettis, Mr G.W. Hunter, Miss Marie Lloyd, Miss Kate James,...
Dates: 1 January 1898
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

The Misfit, Hopalong Cassidy, Winchester 73, and Chimp the Fireman Film, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 23: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.223
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, G.B. Ferrosonic tape. 275 Feet. Lou Anger Productions. Black and white, silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Chyde Cook in 'The Misfit'. Bill Boyd as 'Hopalong Cassidy'. James Stewart and Shelley Winters in 'Winchester 73'. Also features nude from Striphouse, and animal scenes from Chessington Zoo, including leopards and lion cub.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

The Mount Olivet Circus Programme, 29 July 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.657
Scope and Contents

Red type on orange paper with small clown illustrations on front cover, inside programme and commercial advertising on back cover. Printed by Langham Printer, Farnham, 2p.p.

Dates: 29 July 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

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