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Found in 5147 Collections and/or Records:
Astley's Programme, c1864 - 1868
Item
Reference code: 178K43.7
Scope and Contents
Monday 11th November and following evenings. Farewell performance of Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Felix Rogers, Mr. David Evans, Mr. Clifford, Mr. Bentley, Miss Beatrice Marston and Miss Julia Craven in That Rascal Jack, Mr. Evans, Mr. Walter Carle, Mr. H. Rivers, Mr. Felix Rogers, Miss Josephine Fiddes, Miss Julia Craven, Mr. Basil Potter, Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Vivian, Mr. Craddock, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Arthur and Miss Duberry in Mazeppa and the Wild Horse. Black type on white background...
Dates:
c1864 - 1868
Astley's Programme, Monday 3 July 1865 and during the week
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Reference code: 178K43.8
Scope and Contents
Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Johnstone, Miss Nisbitt, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Atkins, Mrs. C. Wharton, Miss Ada Edson and Miss Minnie Sidney in The Wandering Minstrel, Mr. Gresham, Mr. T. J. Anderson, Mr. J. B. Johnstone, Mr. Atkins, Mr. Weaver, Miss Josephine Fidder, Mrs. C. Wharton, Miss Nisbitt, Mr. Basil Potter, Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Johnstone, Mr. Cradddock, Mr. Shelton, Mr. Harry Croueste, Miss Ninnie Sidney and Miss Clifton in Mazippa or the Wild Horse of Tartary, Mr. G. Craig, Mr....
Dates:
Monday 3 July 1865 and during the week
Astley's Royal Amphiteatre of Arts Poster, 27 November 1843
Item
Reference code: 178R47.29
Scope and Contents
For the benefit of the Benevolent Fund Society held at M. J. enon's, City Arms, Hunter Street, Kent Road, Victories of Murat, The Soldier of France, Mr. Anthony Powell equestrian act, Mr. R. Smith equestrian act, Mr. Kemp magic pole, Miss Isabelle on Poverty and Abundance equestrian act, Mr. T. Lee, Mons. Masotta, Mons. Verdy as the Trois Olympians equestrian act, Pageant of Grace or the Dames and their Fleet-Footed Steeds, Messrs. T. Barry, Twist and Kemp clowns, Hercules, King of Clubs....
Dates:
27 November 1843
Astley's Royal Amphitheatre of Arts Poster, Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings
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Reference code: 178R47.27
Scope and Contents
Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer's Siege of Granada, Mr. Mosley equestrian act, Conquest of Granada or The Steed of the Silver Star and Last Struggle of the Moors, Invasion of Spain, Four Real White Mules of Cordova, The Chiarini Family, French rope dancers, Master John Powell and Le Petit Isabelle as The Russian Peasants, Old Weller The Prince of Whips, Bustling Mr. Pickwick, Aerial Puck, Mr. R. Smith introducing Pegasus, Apollo and his music footed steed of Olympus, Signor Felix Carlo as the...
Dates:
Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings
Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week
Item
Reference code: 178R47.18
Scope and Contents
Westminster Bridge. Jack O'Lantern; or Harlequin Sprite of the Dismal Swamp comic pantomime, Mr. Wilkinson and Miss Woolford on The Conquest of the Amazon, equestrian entreè, The Flying Indian elastic cord act, Battle of Navrino; or the Arab of the Red Desert. Black type on brownish background, also contains description of acts and lists of performers.
Dates:
Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week
Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818
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Reference code: 178R47.19
Scope and Contents
Westminster Bridge. The Dandy Family and the Ascot Jockies, Mr. Avery equestrian act, The Troop of Voltigeurs acrobatics and clowning, Mr. Makeen on The Peasant's Frolic, Mr. Sloman comic singer, Mademoiselle Ferzi tightrope act, Mess. Brown and Williams clowns, Peregrine Pickle or Hawser Trunnion on Horseback, A Real Fox Chance. Black type on off white paper, also contains description of acts and listing of performers.
Dates:
Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818
Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, c1800 - 1899
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Reference code: 178K43.1
Scope and Contents
M. Alphonse Thevelin, aerial gymnast, Mr. Alfred Cooke, family and pupils on 3rd week of the Equestrian Gala, The Chase or Life on the Turf, Mr. William Cooke's Scenes in the Arena, equestrian gala including, Miss Clarissa Cooke in aerial poses, Young Godolphin in the Postilion of Lilliput, Mr. W. Barlow in Punch in Paris, Mr. Boswell in Polandric Exercises, Madlle. Marie in Leap of Banners, Madlle. Rebecca and Mr. W. Barlow in Sylph-Like Echo and Charming Narcissus, Mr. Alfred Cooke, The...
Dates:
c1800 - 1899
Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Saturday 22nd October, Monday 24th October and during the week 1853
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Reference code: 178K43.3
Scope and Contents
Miss Kate Cooke, Europe's National Amphitheatre, Mr. Aldred Cooke, Mr. James Barlow, Mr. A. Bridges, Mr. William Barlow, Mons. Schmidt, Sig. Carlottie, Sig. Francois, Sig. Croueste, Sig. Bezzini, Mr. R. Smith, Mr. Stonette, Mr. Widdicomb, Master Victor Cooke, Master Alfred Cooke, Master Harry Cooke, Master Bradbury, Master Tom Thumb, Master Gee, Master W. Gee, Mister William Cooke, Miss Kate Cooke, Mrs. Alfred Cooke, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Bradbury, Mad. Bridges, Mad. Schmidt, Mad. Bezzini,...
Dates:
Saturday 22nd October, Monday 24th October and during the week 1853
Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week
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Reference code: 178K43.2
Scope and Contents
Mr. Alfred Cooke, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Craddock, Mr. Widdicomb, Mr. Tibbs, Signor Chiarini, Mr. Baswell, Mr. T. Barry, Mrs. Aldred Cooke, Miss Lydia Pearce, Mrs. Moreton Brookes, Mr. C. Leclercq Junior, Mr. S. Smith, Mr. Hustleby, Mr. Johnson, Mr. F. Hustleby, Miss Fenton and Miss T. Avery in St. George and the Dragon or the Seven Champions of Christendom, Batty's Scenes in the Arena including, Cavalcade, Tom Thumb on two horses, Madlle. Louise Massotta in Leap of Streamers, Signor Chiarini...
Dates:
Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week
Astley's Theatre Programme, 5 November 1883
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Reference code: 178K43.26
Scope and Contents
Westminster Bridge Road. Mr. Harry J. C. Vernon, Mr. J. G. Wilton, Mr. Fred Evans, Mrs. J. F. Brian, Mr. W. D. Gresham, Mr. Metcalfe, Mr. George Reeves, Miss Louise Neville, Mr. Alfred Balfour, Miss Kate Forrester, Miss M. Reeves and Miss Maud Forrester in Giddy Godiva or The Girl who was Sent to Coventry, Mr. Lewis Sealey, Mr. Harry J. C. Vernon, Mr. L. Webster, Mr. J. G. Wilton, Mr. Richards, Mr. A. Balfour, Miss Kate Neville, Mrs. J. Elmore, Mrs. J. F. Brian, Mr. W. D. Gresham, Miss Maude...
Dates:
5 November 1883
Aston Hippodrome, Birmingham Poster, Monday 16 February [c1950 - 1970]
Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.168
Scope and Contents
Direct from world tour! The most fabulous "Strip-Tease" artiste of this era- the "Venus of 1959" Dorothi Neal. With her - Mr. England, the "male" body of the century Paul Newton. Nixon and Dixon the comedy couple, B.B.C. Yodelling Mouth Organist George Van Dusen, Maria Sala The Voice, Margo & June Steps Appeal, Stone & Elliott Two Boys Together, Kendor Bros Balancing on Skates, Holloway & Pay Strippingly Musical. Yellow poster with red and black text and black and yellow...
Dates:
Monday 16 February [c1950 - 1970]
At the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960
Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 1: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.4
Scope and Contents
Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. 2 Reels, with Sound. Includes Circus Karo with trapeze, whip act and sea lions. Original sound commentary by Geoffrey Sumner. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.
Dates:
c1945 - 1960
At the Circus Film, c1930 - 1934
Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 9: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.66
Scope and Contents
Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm, Cecol. 800 feet, 22 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Features Circus Karo, including trapeze, whip act and sea lions. Original sound commentary by Geoffrey Sumner. Copied to DVD 3 and DIGI-BETA.
Dates:
c1930 - 1934
Atlas Giant Circus Poster, From 17 May 1943
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Reference code: 178R47.695
Scope and Contents
Manchester, Platt Fields Park. Chipperfield performing bears and Lions, clowns, Kosinski cossack rider, liberty horses presented by Clement Merk and Gerald Portlock, Four Scots equestrian act, Gloria wire act, Whiskey miniture Shetland pony, imperial dogs presented by Joyce Portlock, Stella Marie sisters and Anita aerial act, Valeska and Gerald Portlock high school act, Tarzan the human ape, Two Zolas, The Carsons, Roberto Bros twin India rubber riders, 4 Dernos. Background white, type blue...
Dates:
From 17 May 1943
Atlas Gigantic Circus Poster, 31 July - 26 August 1944
Item
Reference code: 178R47.697
Scope and Contents
Birmingham, New Street. Background white, type blue, (WWII circus poster)
Dates:
31 July - 26 August 1944
Atlas Victory Circus and Menagerie Poster, From 30 July 1945
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Reference code: 178R47.694
Scope and Contents
New ST, Big Top. Taming of the wild lion and tiger act, Symphony in Grey presented by Peggy Holt, The Six Geraldos, high school act including Jason the world's only tap dancing horse, Della's famous dogs, The Tricky Three Year Olds miniture performing Shetlands, Betty Allen contortionist, The Boraskinis Russian bareback riders, Little Harry Dil...(rest of act name torn off), Val, Lotto and Constance acrobats and comedy cyclists, Ben Hasson Four acrobats, Jagger and Joker polite horses...
Dates:
From 30 July 1945
ATOQ LT 2012 Optical Disk, 2012
Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 19: Series 178U13
Reference code: 178U13.17
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Optical disks, containing correspondence, administrative papers, newsletters, photographs and films, created by Albert & Friends Instant Circus.
Dates:
2012
Attention! Big Top Fossett's Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999
Item
Reference code: 178R47.807
Scope and Contents
Circus Field in Lurgan, Saturday 19 April. Hank Locklin, Hueston Wells, The Trident Showband. Black and maroon type on white background
Dates:
c1900 - 1999
Attic (1) DV Cassette Tape, c1995 - 2008
Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 18: Series 178D28; Series 178E21
Reference code: 178D28.3.1
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
DV cassette tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.
Dates:
c1995 - 2008
Aubrey Rosaire, Zena Rosaire, Johnny Swallow and 'Little Freddie' Halles, c1936 - 1942
Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.115
Scope and Contents
Black and white photograph of Aubrey Rosaire (dressed as a clown), Zena Rosaire, Johnny Swallow and 'Little Freddie' Halles, standing in front of a circus tent.
Dates:
c1936 - 1942