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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4555 Collections and/or Records:

The Palace Theatre Programme, 22 September 1914

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Reference code: 178K53.103
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of a woman with a large black hat on the front cover, inside commercial advertisements and programme in the centre listing G.S. Melvin, Michal Braham and his dog, The Passing Show and The Palace Bioscope, 12p.p.

Dates: 22 September 1914

The Palace Theatre Programme, 25 March 1911

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Reference code: 178K53.133
Scope and Contents

Three fold programme with colour illustration of interior theatre scene depicting the stage, the band and some members of the audience on the cover, inside commercial advertisement and programme listing Miss Lily Hill, Madeleine Rossiter, Zertho's Dogs of All Nations, Trovato, Argentina, Signorina Marie Rita Brondi, A Fantasy in Black and White, Carlton, Miss Evelyn Millard and Company, Miss Maud Allan, Madame Louise Balthy and The Palace Bioscope.

Dates: 25 March 1911

The Palace Theatre, The Rag's Charity Matinee in Aid of the Daily Dispatch and Chronicle Unemployed Fund Programme, 16 December 1904

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Reference code: 178K53.80
Scope and Contents Black illustration of a woman holding a hat and a man smoking on the front cover, inside list of artist and programme listing Mr Ryder Boys, George Robey, Harry Weldon, The Marvellous Craggs, Marie Kendall, Steve M,Carthy, Bob Vokes, Will Hall, Vitor Andre, Yoko & Hama, Dusty Rhodes, H. Stafford, R. Reading, Leslie Gordon, Morny Cash, A.E.M. & W.A.B., Albert Ventnor, Houdini, Vendome & Chase, Marco, Nelson's Newsboys, Ross & Grayson, Sam Mayo, Sic Brothers Luck, TomLeamore,...
Dates: 16 December 1904

The Palladium Programme, 1 January 1917

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Reference code: 178K53.132
Scope and Contents

Purple and white illustration of the façade of the building on the front cover, inside commercial advertisments and programme listing Michael E. Fitzgerald and his club juggling girls, Vernon Watson, The Versatile Four, Tom Wong Troupe the Chinese juggler, Coram ventriloquist, Ella Shields, The Two Bobs, R. G. Knowles, Maidie Scott, George Mozart and Ruffell's Imperial Bioscope, 6p.p.

Dates: 1 January 1917

The Queen's Theatre Programme, November 1984

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Reference code: 178K27.97
Scope and Contents

40 Years On by Alan Bennett, Paul Eddington, Phyllida Law, David Horovitch, Doris Hare, Stephen Fry and others. Contains colour illustrations and photographs of the acts, 40p.p.

Dates: November 1984

The Rainbow Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

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Reference code: 178R47.995
Scope and Contents

Blank poster. Abstract colour illustration of a woman in a gold leotard and top hat surrounded by multicoloured balloons, one with a face and two with hands, with a rainbow above and a pattern of purple lines below, background cream, type red, black and orange

Dates: c1900 - 1999

The Rainbow Circus Poster, c1960-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1004
Scope and Contents

Shepherds Bush, The Green, 1 to 26 May. Abstract colour illustration of a woman in a gold leotard and top hat surrounded by multicoloured balloons, one with a face and two with hands, with a rainbow above and a pattern of purple lines below, background cream, type red, black and orange

Dates: c1960-1999

The Real Show at the World's Most Famous Music Hall in the True Gay 90's Stype Poster, Commencing 30 April 1973

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Reference code: 178R11.650
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Dave Betton, Ann Woollin, Red Preston, The Gorgeous Gaiety Girls, Mike Scott, Brenda Martyne, Steve Collins, Annette Cotton, Hugo Myatt. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 30 April 1973

The Regal Theatre, West St., Boston, Poster, Commencing 27 December c.1950-1970

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.153
Scope and Contents Jack Denman presents Jimmy Jewel & Ben Warris, Leon Cortez "Widow Twankey" in the spectacular comedy pantomime Aladdin and his Magic Lamp. Constance Wayne "Aladdin", Mike Shane "Wishee Washee", Roy Maxwell, The Tops and Tina, Noel and Mavis Massey, Tina Marise - John Allan, Paul Pinder - Terry Jewel, Mavis and her poodles, Tricia Stone Dancers, Donald Thorne at the Organ. Pink poster with black and yellow borders, black and yellow text, large colourful illustrations. Printed by Electric...
Dates: Commencing 27 December c.1950-1970

The Royal American Midgets Handbill, 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.326
Scope and Contents

General Mite and Millie Edwards at Piccadilly Hall. Mr. E. F. Flynn, father of General Mite will appear and Lecture at every reception. Illustrated, 2pp. Printed by Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 1882

The Royal Aquarium, and Summer and Winter Garden Society Programme, 18 - 19 May 1891

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.122
Scope and Contents

Royal Aquarium. Illustrated. Programme of forthcoming events - among others for Whit Monday & Tuesday "Beckwiths great swimming entertainment" and "Ybsha , Great Aerial Act". Printed by Phipps and Connor, 13 and 14 Tothill Street, Westminster, 4pp.

Dates: 18 - 19 May 1891

The Royal Bengal Circus Poster, From 14 February 1938

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Reference code: 178R47.745
Scope and Contents Hull, Alexandra Theatre. Josef Schmidt presents his group of performing sea lions, The Paulinos riding act, group of performing lions presented by Karloff, The Adremarios aerial act, Chapman's group of liberty horses presented by Jan Doksansky, Nam Rehs comedy equilibrist, boxing kangaroo, Himalayan black bears, performing royal cream ponies, Dolinda de la Plata and high school horse, Bettina and clowns in comedy wire act, group of performing elephants presented by Janesco, voltige act by...
Dates: From 14 February 1938

The Royal Canterbury Theatre of Variety Programme, 8 April 1896

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Reference code: 178K53.35
Scope and Contents Will Dalton, Violet Nelson, Star Herman, The Halliwells, Edith St. Clair, The Almontes, Lily Burnand, Brothers Darnely, The Bostons, Harry Tate, Royal Villion Troupe, Charles Seel, Bonnie Kate Harvey, Maynard and Calver, Tom White's Arabs, Arthus Lennard, The Phantos, El Dorado, The Land of Gold ballet, Kate Geraldine, Ara, Zebra and Vora, Katie Lawrance, Athas and Collins, The Leopolds. Three fold programme, brown type on off white background in the centre with brown illustrations of acts...
Dates: 8 April 1896

The Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Road, Eastbourne, Poster, Commencing Friday 24 May c.1950-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.80
Scope and Contents

The Tommy Trinder Show starring Tommy Trinder "You Lucky People", Jill Paris, Kerry & Kaye Livingstone, The Maple Leaf Four, The Ballet Montparnasse, Danny Gray, John Handley Trio, Harry Coe, "Monsewer" Eddie Gray. Orange, red and black poster, with black, orange, red and white text. Black and white illustrations and some coloured illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd., Manchester

Dates: Commencing Friday 24 May c.1950-1980

The Smallest Man and Woman in the World Handbill, 1817

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.244
Scope and Contents

Miss Nannette Stocker and Mr. Hauptmann at Commodious Pavilion opposite Eton college. Printed by Knight and Son.

Dates: 1817

The Stage and The World’s Fair Scrapbook, c1920 - 1939

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Reference code: 178G25.1
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings from the Stage and The World’s Fair about performers including Charlie Chaplin, Joe Hodson and Dan Leno. 26pp, nineteen blank, seven lose pages and one lose envelope.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

The Strand-ed Actor, or Russell's Recollections Handbill, 9 December 1836

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.291
Scope and Contents

Mr James Russell at Exchange Dining Room, Manchester. 'Mr James Russell (of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane and Covent Garden,) Begs to announce that, in consequence of the flattering manner in which he was received on his first appearance in Manchester, he will have the pleasure of repeating…his vocal entertainment'. Printed by T. Sowler, 4, St Annes Square, Manchester.

Dates: 9 December 1836

The Sunderland Empire Theatre Poster, 26 October 1964

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Reference code: 178R56.1
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International Circus, stars of Billy Smarts, Bertram Mills T.V. Ringling-Barnum & Bailey, Noe-Noe, Trio Bedini, Gwyn, The Digger Pugh Girls, Rodeo Regans, The Ascotts, Clarinda, Billy Dash's Chimps, The Four Rodriguez, Jo, Jac & Joni, Rudi Milanes, Bouncing Rosaires, David's Pekinese Troupe, The Young Samson, elephant and horses, Maximum & Minimum. Black and red type on white background and black and white photographs of the acts.

Dates: 26 October 1964

The Surprising Giant Handbill, c1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.23
Scope and Contents

Monsieur Louis the Giant, and the Smallest Horse in the World at Gothis Hall, Haymarket. Mons. Louis. Seven Feet Six inches tall, 25 years old appears with Nonpariel - 'The Smallest Horse in the World', six years old and only thirty inches high, 2pp.

Dates: c1838

The Surprizing Little Man Handbill, c1800 - 1850

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.246
Scope and Contents

Production of nature from the Isle of Ely at the Long Room, back of the King’s Head Tap in High Street. “This amazing production of nature was born in the Isle of Ely, and is now in the 23rd year of his age”.

Dates: c1800 - 1850