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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4718 Collections and/or Records:

Warwick Art Centre Programme, 2004

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 5: Series 178K29; Series 178T13; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178K29.4
Scope and Contents

Carnesky’s Ghost Train, contains colour photographs of the show, 36pp.

Dates: 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Programmes

Warwick Arts Centre Programme, April - August 2008

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 11: Series 178K29
Reference code: 178K29.14
Scope and Contents

Warwick Arts Center at Coventry programme of events listing Marisa's Ghost Train show. Contains colour photographs of acts and information, 24pp.

Dates: April - August 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Programmes

Watercolour of Philip Astley, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V15.2
Scope and Contents

Black and white watercolour of a man on a black horse, inscription on reverse reads Philip Astley, stuck to card.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Original Artwork

Wavertree Playground Circus Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.354
Scope and Contents

Alight at Wavertree Playground for the Circus, on one side, and 'Take this Bus for the Circus at Wavertree Playground' on the reverse. Blue border and type. Printed by The Salisbury Press Ltd

Dates: c1950 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Chipperfield Circus Posters

Weights Circus and Zoo Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.70
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Patricia Solo trapeze, Jose aerial Aquarius etc. Red blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Weights Circus and Zoo Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.71
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Patricia Solo trapeze, Jose aerial Aquarius etc. Red blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Weiner Stadthalle Circus Programmes, 1961 - 1971

 File
Reference code: 178K43.632
Scope and Contents

Circus programmes for Weiner Stadthalle containing colour illustrations and photographs on the front covers, inside introduction, black and white photographs of perfomers and acts with text, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1961 - 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Welephant's Circus Poster, Tuesday 13 - Sunday 18 September 1988

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.207
Scope and Contents

Prestwich. Contains colour photograph of clown.

Dates: Tuesday 13 - Sunday 18 September 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Wellington Hippodrome Handbill, 26 February c1910 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178T34.2
Scope and Contents

Wellington Hippodrome (late skating ring), Ben Jackson, trick and comedy banjoist , In addition to a great programme of up to date pictures Keay printer. Black type on orange background.

Dates: 26 February c1910 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Handbills

Wellington Pier Pavilion Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.86
Scope and Contents

Great Yarmouth. A Night At the Music Hall with Ken Platt, Beryl Johnson singer, Calvin Kay, Danny O’Dea, Ray Dawson & His Music, Gordon Glenn accordion star, Malcolm Vaughan. Red and black type on yellow background with illustration.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

West London and Earl’s Court Handbills, 1831 - 1889

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.158-162
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at West London and Earl’s Court.

Dates: 1831 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Weymouth Pavilion Poster, Boxing Day, 26 December - 18 January [1963 - 1964]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.40
Scope and Contents

Bernard Delfont (in association with) Audrey Lupton & Arthur Lane for Ayell production Ltd. presents Puss in Boots. A family pantomime brimful of fun, gaiety and colour with Danny Purches, Helen Cotterill, Susan Reid, The Barbara Lynn Dancers, Roy Hudd, Belinda Carroll, Beryl Brown, Kenneth Hendel, Robert Killick and Freddie Foss. Yellow poster with orange and black text and coloured illustration. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Boxing Day, 26 December - 18 January [1963 - 1964]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

W.H. Wilkie's Super Circus Poster, From Friday 22 June 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1100
Scope and Contents Collingy. Bengal tigers presented by Vaclav Benes, mixed bears presented by Hans Kreft, Sensational Micheline trapeze act, Jumbo elephant act, water entree a clown performance, The Trio Hoganas Swedish wire act, The Red-Indian Braves fantasy, Les Golden Malings acrobats presenting Golden Men, Sydney boxing kangaroo, The Paco Perez Company spanish clowns, Lulu's dogs, Norwegian stallions presented by Madame Wilkie, Charliw Bale roller act, Roman Riding by Maurice Carre, The Four Kents...
Dates: From Friday 22 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

White Light North Lighting Hire Expenses Financial Information, 25 May - 28 September 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.93
Scope and Contents

Includes related invoices, budget outline, receipts and remittance advice

Dates: 25 May - 28 September 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

White Rock Pavilion, County Borough of Hastings Poster, c1972

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.85
Scope and Contents

Hastings Big Show of 1972. Bunny Baron's "Starnite Spectacular" Starring Denny Willis with Johnny Mack, Susan Jackson, Syd Wright, Julie Devon, Doug Charlton, The Young Set, Dennis Plowright, Don Phillips, Gerry Allman, The Three Squires. Blue poster with orange banners, black, orange and white text, white illustrations and black and white photographs. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd, Manchester.

Dates: c1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

White Rock Pavillion Poster, Saturday 28 March [1964]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.48
Scope and Contents

John Martin & Derek Black present an evening with Andy Stewart with Jimmy Blue and his band. Blue poster with white orange and black text and a black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Moden) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Saturday 28 March [1964]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Whitehall Theatre Programme, September 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.96
Scope and Contents

London. Rix Theatrical Productions present Reluctant Heroes, a farce by Colin Morris, Philip Levene, Darcy Conyers, Brian Rix and others. Contains illustrations, 8p.p.

Dates: September 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Whoopee Advertisments, 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.4
Scope and Contents

Flyers advertising Whoopee with colour illustrations.

Dates: 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Trade and Advertising Material Related to Marisa Carnesky

Widdicombe Fair Cartoon, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.152
Scope and Contents

Black and white reproduction of a cartoon depicting circus performers at Widdicombe Fair(?) taken from Punch Magazine in 1851.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Wild West Circus Performer, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.140
Scope and Contents

Photograph of an unknown wild west circus performer.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Photographs

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