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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5147 Collections and/or Records:

Sir Robert Fossett’s Circus Programme, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.6
Scope and Contents

Ringmaster Claude Yelding, Featuring Anton and Manet trapeze, Los Alomos Wild West Show, Tonga and partner ‘The Human Gorilla’ and others. Contains illustration, 4p.p.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Gigantic Circus and Zoo Poster, Tuesday 23 July 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1244
Scope and Contents

The Links Nairn. Elephants, lions, tigers, bears. Red and blue type on off white background

Dates: Tuesday 23 July 1946
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Gigantic Circus and Zoo Poster, 17 - 19 August 1950

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Reference code: 178R47.1259
Scope and Contents

Wagon Works, Sports Ground. Kala Nag elephant, Menelic the tight rope walking tiger, leopards, lions, cuddly Teddy bears, the boxing kangaroo, merry monkey jungle. Red, black, white and blue type on off white background with the word circus and zoo running down the left and bottom edges. Printed by McKane and Son, Keswick

Dates: 17 - 19 August 1950
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Gigantic Circus and Zoo Programme, 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.351
Scope and Contents

Black type on pink background with smiling clown's face in a circle in the centre with his hands held at either side of his head with a finger pointing upwards, programme in the centre. Printed by Reliance Printing Works, Keswick, 2p.p.

Dates: 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Gigantic Circus and Zoo Programme, 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.352
Scope and Contents

Black type on green background with black and white photograph of elephant's head in profile in the centre on front cover, inside programme. Printed by Reliance Printing Works, Keswick, 2p.p.

Dates: 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Gigantic London Circus and Zoo Poster, 1949

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Reference code: 178R47.1260
Scope and Contents

Kala Nag elephant, tigers, leopards, lions, cuddly Teddy bears, the boxing kangaroo, merry monkey jungle. Red, black, white and blue type on white background with the word circus and zoo running down the left and bottom edges. Left blank for adding location and date

Dates: 1949
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle, Circus and Zoo Poster, c1950s

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Reference code: 178R47.1288
Scope and Contents

Flint, Maes-Y-Dre Field, Duke Street, Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 July. Red and blue type on off white background listing wild animals. Printed by G. W. McKane and Son, Reliance Printing Works, Keswick

Dates: c1950s
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus and Zoo Programme, 1952

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Reference code: 178K43.356
Scope and Contents

Black type on pink background and black illustration of lion's head in the centre on the front cover, inside programme with illustration of clown in the middle, also text and illustration of tiger seating on a circus platform on back cover. Printed by G. W. McKane and Son, Reliance Printing Works, Keswick, 2p.p.

Dates: 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus and Zoo Programme, 9 - 28 July 1962

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Reference code: 178K43.338
Scope and Contents

Birmingham, various locations. Red and blue type on blue background with acts on the front and locations of performances and dates on reverse.

Dates: 9 - 28 July 1962
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1245
Scope and Contents

Combined red, black and yellow and white, black and red type on blue background with roaring leopard's head within a green circle on centre right. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: c1950-1999
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Friday 15 - Saturday 16 August 1959

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Reference code: 178R47.1254
Scope and Contents Ashford, Sankey's Field Bybrook. Arab stallions, herd of elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire and Co, 12 Sensational Rodos Troupe acrobatic act, Pauline highwire act, Anderson Bros. musical clowns, Tex and Anita, Shetland ponies, Silfaris, Star Royal high school horses, Frankie and Partner clowns, exotic act, Kitt Frances, The Three Longtons juggling act, Miss Mary's equestrian and dancing dog revue, featuring Shoo-Shoo, Madame Spanglettie, Two Bentleys, 6 Flying Dagyars, Ronus. Combined red...
Dates: Friday 15 - Saturday 16 August 1959
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Friday 31 October - Saturday 1 November 1958

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Reference code: 178R47.1274
Scope and Contents Rugby, Fair Ground, Cattle Market. Arab stallions, elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, The Amazing Silvers equilibrist act, Pauline high wire act, Anderson Bros. musical clowns, Tex and Anita, Shetland ponies, Silfaris, Star Royal high school horses, Frankie and Partner clowns, Dolores trapeze act, Lightning and Cyclone equestrian act, Kitt Frances, The Three longstons juggling act, Miss Mary's equestrian and dancing dog revue, Madame Spanglettie, Aga elephant, Gabriele and Germaine...
Dates: Friday 31 October - Saturday 1 November 1958
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Thursday 31 May - Saturday 2 June 1956

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Reference code: 178R47.1275
Scope and Contents Liskeard, Rapson's Field, Station Road. Arab stallions presented by B. Fossett, elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, The Amazing Zarov Troupe equilibrist act, Pauline high wire act, Eve, Toots and Eva aerial act, Kit Carson, Shetland ponies, Silfaris, Star Royal high school horses, Lightning and Cyclone equestrian act, ringmaster Joe Rolt, The Patricks acrobatic act, Marius trapeze act, The Five Internationals aerial act, The Flying Biddalls aerial act, Shoo-Shoo, Aga elephant, Spuds, Pip,...
Dates: Thursday 31 May - Saturday 2 June 1956
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, 1957

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Reference code: 178R47.1276
Scope and Contents Arab Stallions presented by Miss Mary Chipperfield. Elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, Ronus, Pauline high wire act, Aga elephant, Shetland ponies, The Flying Dernos trapeze act, Silfaris, Star Royal high school horses, Capt. Bailey Fossett with panthers, jaguars, snow leopards and black panther, Samoyeds, Voltage by Sheila, Harry Grimdle and clowns, Benson and Benson, Rondellies acrobatic act, De-Vel and Partner juggling act, Harry and George comedy act, Dagyar Troupe acrobatic act, John...
Dates: 1957
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Friday 30 - Saturday 31 May 1958

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Reference code: 178R47.1277
Scope and Contents Liskeard, Tregady Show Ground, Addingdon Road. Arab stallions, elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, The Amazing Silvers equilibrist act, Pauline high wire act, Aga elephant, Shetland ponies, Miss Mary's equestrian and dancing dog revue, Silfaris, Star Royal high school horses, Tex and Anita, Captain Bailey Fossett presenting phanters, jaguars, leopards, pumas, The Three Longtons juggling act, Kit Frances, Dolores trapeze act, Gabriele and Germaine acrobatic act, Anderson Bros. musical...
Dates: Friday 30 - Saturday 31 May 1958
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 August 1959

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Reference code: 178R47.1278
Scope and Contents Rye, The Salts. Elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, Rondos Troupe acrobatic act, Pauline high wire act, Flying Dagyars, Shetland ponies, Miss Mary's equestrian and dancing dog revue, Silfaris, Star Royal high school horses, Tex and Anita, Captain Bailey Fossett presenting phanters, jaguars, leopards, pumas, The Three Longtons juggling act, Kit Frances, Two Bentleys, Ronus acrobatic act, Anderson Bros. musical clowns, Madame Spanglettie, Frankie and Partner clowns, exotic act. Combined red...
Dates: Monday 17 - Tuesday 18 August 1959
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Thursday 27 April 1950

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Reference code: 178R47.1279
Scope and Contents Monmouth, Little Chippenham. The Amazing Juleos trapeze act, Aga elephant, lions, El Voleros, Pauline high wire act, The Yolandas acrobatic act, Briff, Braff and Broff acrobatic act, horses, elephants, The Amazing Samoyeds, The Flying Zombies aerial act, Pip and Cherry comedy act, Ricardo equestrian act, The Boston Troupe, Babs Zola, The Hudson Troupe, Babs, Coffee, Zanie and August clowns. Combined red and yellow, red and white and black, yellow, white and blue type on multicolour...
Dates: Thursday 27 April 1950
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, 1953

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Reference code: 178R47.1280
Scope and Contents Arab stallions presented by B. Fossett, Aga elephant, The Amazing Maravilhas, Pauline high wire act, Renaldi and Karina, Shetland ponies, Europe's premier ballerina, Gerald Hyde equestrian act, Captain Bailey Fossett presenting lions, tigers, panthers, leopards and bears, Court's amazing Samoyeds, Reg and Wyn, Marians dogs and monkeys, Ricardo equestrian act, The Great Affirg acrobatic act, Captain Bailey Fossett's elephants, Jenny the bucking bronco, Lightning and Cyclone equestrian act,...
Dates: 1953
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 April 1953

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Reference code: 178R47.1281
Scope and Contents Coalville, Central Field. Arab stallions presented by B. Fossett, elephants, The Amazing Maravilhas, Pauline high wire act, Retter and Co. clowns, Shetland ponies, The Great African Troupe, Gerald Hyde equestrian act, Captain Bailey Fossett presenting lions, tigers, panthers, leopards and bears, Court's amazing Samoyeds, The Amazing Springboks, Ricardos equestrian act, Duart Sisters and Anton trapeze act, Madame Anastasini persenting Raymond the wonder horse, Jenny the bucking bronco,...
Dates: Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 April 1953
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Mammoth Jungle Circus Poster, Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 August 1955

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Reference code: 178R47.1282
Scope and Contents Musselburgh, Race Course. Arab stallions presented by B. Fossett, elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, Stephenson's ponies and dogs, Pauline high wire act, Aga elephant, Shetland ponies, Los Soratas equestrian act, Silfaris, Star Royal high school horses, Captain Bailey Fossett presenting lions, tigers, panthers, leopards, Court's amazing Samoyeds, The Longtons Troupe, Florence equestrian act, Zola Bros., The Five Internationals aerial act, The Flying Biddalls aerial act, Spud and George,...
Dates: Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 August 1955
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

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