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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4555 Collections and/or Records:

The Chipperfield Family Circus Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.227
Scope and Contents

Sandford Mill Field, in Cheltenham , 28 to 30 May. Starring Mr Pastry. Printed in the style of an advertisment for the circus 120 years before, with a red border and black type on a white background. Printed by Swindon Signcraft Ltd

Dates: c1950 - 1999

The Chipperfield Family Yuletide Circus Poster, c1950 - 1999

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Reference code: 178R47.228
Scope and Contents

Christmas Circus at The Bingley Hall in Birmingham, from 23 December. Printed in the style of an advertisment for the circus 120 years before, with a red border and black type on a white background. Printed by Swindon Signcraft Ltd

Dates: c1950 - 1999

The Cinema Poster, c1920 - 1949

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Reference code: 178R27.11
Scope and Contents

Stanton Hill. Special Visit of Ronald Courtney and His Popular Players, Including Joe Hodson Yorkshire Comedian, Leo Rodway, Geo. Alexandra, Dia Phillips, Miss Elsie M Raye, Cissie Elliston, Clara Gardiner, Ronald Courtnay, Queenie Mona, Plus a selection of plays. Brown and blue type on white background. Printed by Bailey & Sons, Cinema Printers, Derbyshire.

Dates: c1920 - 1949

The Circus Comes to Town Poster, From 4 November 1946

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Reference code: 178R47.689
Scope and Contents Birmingham, Hurst Street, Hippodrome. Six Royal Bengal tigers presented by Jimmy Chipperfield, performing bulls, Geoffrey Warner comedy, Chevalier Bros, Benson Dulay and Coy, Zena Dell, 8 Circusettes, Rajah and Ranee, Charley Wood juggling, Bruin and Bonzo bears, Two Beels acrobats, Sequin 'educated' high school horse, Micky Cavanagh, Lady the pony, Four Wallabies tumblers, Marjorie and her liberty horses. Background white with multicoloured sections, type multicoloured. Printed by BRIBE...
Dates: From 4 November 1946

The Circus Comes to Town Poster, c1900 - 1999

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Reference code: 178R47.690
Scope and Contents Nottingham, Empire, from 23 December. Forest-bred lions presented by Jimmy Chipperfield, performing bulls, Geoffrey Warner comedy, Benson Dulay and Coy, Sheila Daly, 8 Circusettes, Rajah and Ranee, Charly Wood juggling, Bruin and Bonzo bears, Sequin 'educated' high school horse, Lady and the pony, Micky Cavanagh, Dave and Maurine comedy, The Wallabies tumblers, Marjorie and her liberty horses. Background white with multicoloured sections, type multicoloured. Printed by BRIBE BROS Ltd, LONDON...
Dates: c1900 - 1999

The Circus of Horrors Dutch Poster, c1960-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1054
Scope and Contents

Arnhem, Rijnhal, 12 to 16 March. Dr Haze v the X-Factor. Colour photograph of two performers, one with white face makeup and sharp finger nails inside some form of cage, the other wearing a black top hat and black glasses, background black and red, type multicoloured

Dates: c1960-1999

The Circus of Horrors Dutch Poster, c1960-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1067
Scope and Contents

Arnhem, Rijnhal, 12 to 16 March. Dr Haze v the X-Factor. Monochrome green photograph of a woman with sharp fangs, background black, type green and white

Dates: c1960-1999

The Circus of Horrors Poster, c1960-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1069
Scope and Contents

Camden, The Roundhouse, 21 January to 21 February. Colour photograph of several circus acts gathered about a fire, including clowns, a dwarf on a motorbike and a trapeze artist, background pink, type white, green and black. Designed by Tony Shuker

Dates: c1960-1999

The Circus of Horrors Programme, c1900 - 1999

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Reference code: 178K43.437
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of female vampire's face showing behind an open metal hatch in a box with metal spears on the front cover, inside programme and colour photographs of acts and performers with text, on back cover save the rhino campaign article, 6p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

The Circus of Horrors Programme, c2000

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Reference code: 178K43.438
Scope and Contents

Red type on black background on front cover, on gloosy card, inside introduction, colour photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, also circus merchandise advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: c2000

The Circus of Horrors, The Evolution Brochure, c1900 - 1999

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Reference code: 178I22.3
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of a female aerial act wearing a white outfit with red stains on the chest hanging upside down over a red background on the front cover, inside introduction, colour and black and white photographs of the acts and performers with text, circus merchandise on the last page and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December for a season c.1965

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.124
Scope and Contents Ronald Cryer (for Ectricfame Ltd.) presents Wyn Calvin "Nurse Glucose", Jimmy Edmundson & Peter Elliott "The Robbers" in Barnsley's All-Comedy Family Pantomime Babes in the Wood with guest star Craig Douglas "Robin Hood". Smart & Tracy, Sylvia Eaves, Dennis Lake, Roger Bourne & Barbara, Carl & Colette, Dawn Maxey. Devised and produced by Dennis Lake, Full chorus and corps de ballet, Maureen Coombes & Beverley Atkins "The Babes". The Family Pantomime for all the Family!...
Dates: Commencing Monday 27 December for a season c.1965

The Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley Poster, Commencing Monday 27 December c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.20
Scope and Contents

Ronald Cryer (for Ectricfame Ltd.) presents Wyn Calvin "Nurse Glucose", Jimmy Edmundson & Peter Elliott "The Robbers" in Barnsley's All-Comedy Family Pantomime Babes in the Wood. White poster with orange highlights and black text, orange and black illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Commencing Monday 27 December c.1960-1980

The Civic Hall, Eldon St., Barnsley, Poster, Commencing 24 December c.1950-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.152
Scope and Contents Ronald Cryer, Jack Denman & Ernest Johns for Ectricfame LTD. present Ronnie Collis "Wishee Washee", Anjie Dean "Aladdin", Syd Cheshire "Widow Twankey" in The Spectacular Comedy Pantomime Aladdin and his magic lamp. Margaret Freer "Princess", Colin Robins "Grand Vizier", Dennis Lake "Slave", Leslie Pearson "Emperor", Smart & Tracy "Chinese Policemen", Full chorus & corps de ballet and introducing The Illusionist supreme Granville Taylor "Abanazar" and Valerie 'Geni'. Pink poster...
Dates: Commencing 24 December c.1950-1970

The Civic Hall Poster, c1950 - 1959

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Reference code: 178R27.171
Scope and Contents

Barnsley. Aladdin, Ronnie Collis, Anjie Dean, Granville Taylor and Valerie and others. Contains colour illustration. Signed by Granville Taylor (Faust). Printed by Electric (modern) Printing Co., ltd., Manchester.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

The Coliseum Poster, 29 January 1912

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Reference code: 178R36.2
Scope and Contents

Porthcawl, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Will Norman, the renowned vocalist, New Pictures but not able to decipher films as bottom. Black type on pink background.

Dates: 29 January 1912

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Book, 1864

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Reference code: 178Z78.1
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Book containing obituaries for various members of the Holloway family including William, Jane, Edward, john and James and including references to James' rendering of Richard the Third at Ashlety's Royal Amphitheatre under the management of Cooke and other plays such as Macbeth, and Rob Roy by Walter Scott.

Dates: 1864

The Coronation St. Theatre Poster, 26 July - October 1985

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Reference code: 178R27.148
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. The Happy Days Pierrots show. Contains illustration.

Dates: 26 July - October 1985

The Coronation St. Theatre Poster, Summer season 1986

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Reference code: 178R27.149
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. You Ain’t Heard nothin’ Yet! The Al Jolson Birthday Show with Steve King and others. Red and black illustrations.

Dates: Summer season 1986

The Coventry Theatre (Coventry Hippodrome), Poster, Opening Tuesday 26 June c.1962

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.119
Scope and Contents Tom Arnold presents for Holiday on Ice (Gt. Britain) Ltd. An adaptation on Ice The Wizard of Oz. Based on the famous stage play by Frank L. Baum with music from immortal M.G.M. Screen Classic. Produced & Directed by Gerald Palmer, choreography by Ross Taylor, with Original Production and also artistes direct from the Empire Pool, Wembley. White poster with a large illustration of Wizard of Oz characters and green banners, black and orange text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co,...
Dates: Opening Tuesday 26 June c.1962