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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2682 Collections and/or Records:

Harold et Sa Revue Paris Varieties Poster, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1103
Scope and Contents

Harold, Artur, Maryse, Williams, Eva and King Kong, Les Reols, Margaret, Buster, Christianne Bage. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Harry Benet's International Circus Programmes, 1943 - 1944

 File
Reference code: 178K43.670
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a building and black and white illustration of a naked woman kneeling down with arms upwards and text on front covers, inside some black and white photographs of the acts, programme and some commercial advertising.

Dates: 1943 - 1944
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Harry H. Hamilton Original Excursions to America Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.30
Scope and Contents Visiting all scenes of importance from the palaces of the East to the Wigwams of the Wild West, 120,000 miles in 120 minutes, Harry H. Hamilton's original O.I.C.M. minstrels, Anglo-American concert confederation, Mr Walter Osborne, singing act, Mr Stuart Cowell, comedy act, Miss Emmie Watson, singing act, Messrs. Waters and Kelly, comedy and dancing act, M. Essmann. Blue type on white background with blue border and small scenes on the corners of the front cover, inside programme and listing...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Harry H. Hamilton's Excursions Programme, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.22
Scope and Contents Chung Ling Soo, Hyde Park, Westminster, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, the King's Guests, London Bridge, The London Docks, The Union Castle, Southampton Waters, Porstmouth, The Transvaal, Kimberley, Rhodesia, New Zealand, The Chinese Empire, The Chinese Imperial family, A Chinese wedding, Hong-Hong, Formosa, Korea, Japan, Ceylon, America, The Missisippi, The Hundson river, Dominion, Montreal, New York, Tom Birchmore comedy act, Bertha Greahame comedy act, Suli and...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Harry H. Hamilton's Panstereorama of Passing Events Programme, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.21
Scope and Contents America, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, British deeds of valour, Soudan incident, General Gordon´s fate, Mr H.D. Glover, Mr Walter Osborne, singing act, Mr Arthur Sullivan, comedy act, Miss Emmie Watson, singing act, Mr Stuart Cowell, comedy act, Mr Bob Matin, Miss Ethel Silvena, comedy act, Messrs Waters and Kelly, comedy act, Harry H. Hamilton's original O.I.C.M. minstrels and celebrated Blondin mules. Green type and illustrations of buildingings, weapons and a portrait on an easel on...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Harry Paulo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0144
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs, postcards and negatives, newspaper cuttings, scrapbooks, posters, programmes, books and other miscellaneous items related to the Paulo Circus family. Other circuses and performers are also represented.

Dates: 1921 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Harry Poole's Greatest Myriorama Programme, 27 February 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.48
Scope and Contents Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, The approach, engagement and destruction of The Spanish Armada, St. Paul'd Cathedral,Buckingham Palace, Newcastle-on-Tyne, The Forth Bridge, Ireland, Mechanical set of shipping, Newhaven, Crossing the Channel, Paris, Italy, Switzerland, St. Gothard Tunnel, Vienna, St. Petersburgh, Adrianople during the war, The Holy Land, Ceylon, India, China, Japan, New Zealand, San Francisco, Trinidad, The West Indies, New York, Egypt, The Soudan, Battle of Kirbekan, Stanley in...
Dates: 27 February 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Hazel Mangean Girls Advertising Card, 8 December 1932

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 2: Series 178B39; Series 178C114; Series 178F37; Series 178G51; Series 178I25; Series 178J11; Series 178T45; Series 178Z54
Reference code: 178I25.2
Scope and Contents

Autographed three-fold publicity card with three black and white photographs of the Hazel Mangean Girls, dedicated to Harold, Empire, Paris.

Dates: 8 December 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Heckenberg Circus Manor Hamilton Letter, Wednesday 26 July 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178F22.3
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Heckenberg Circus to Handby Celeine to confirm the terms of contract for the Hippodrome, Wednesbury.

Dates: Wednesday 26 July 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Correspondence

Heeley Green Theatre Poster, Week commencing 10 April 1933

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.13
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. The Amazing Samson strong man act, Trix and Lynda speciality act, Hal Miller comedy act, Toby Family presented by Betty Jackson animal act, 6 Oslanti Girls singing and dancing act, Handby Celeine Trio comedy skating act, Who is She? singing act. Black and red type of off white background. Printed by Bailey & Sons Printers, Somercotes Derbyshire.

Dates: Week commencing 10 April 1933
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Hengler Circus Programmes, 1837 - 1892

 File
Reference code: 178K43.658
Scope and Contents

Monochrome illustrations of equestrian acts on front covers, inside programme, 2pp.

Dates: 1837 - 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Hengler's Grand Cirque Poster, 19 September 1877

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.23
Scope and Contents Brunswick Road, Liverpool. The Great Company of equestrians, gymnasts, vaulters, jugglers and leapers, Fillis Family, Mr. Hubert Cooke equestrian act, Mr. John Walker equestrian act, Mr. James Powell Junior equestrian act, Miss Louise Powell equestrian act, Mr. James H. Jee equestrian act, Mr. George Delevanti equestrian act, Miss. Jeesie Powell, Miss Virginia Jee, Mr. James Bridges, Miss Amy Samwell, Miss Lilly Jee, Mr. A. Bridges, Ferdinand August, Signorina Guiseppina Quaglieni equestrian...
Dates: 19 September 1877
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Henri La Mothe Diving Act Advertising Material, 1972

 File
Reference code: 178I22.9
Scope and Contents A two fold pamphlet showing black and white newspaper articles from various newspapers in New Zealand about Henri La Mothe, the only man in the world to dive 40 feet into 16 inches of water and appearance at the Easter Show and a four fold pamphlet showing bown and white photographs of La Mothe performing and with the audience with text in Japanese as well as newspaper articles in Japanese and English, a five fold pamphlet in blue and green with photographs of the act and text and a 2 p.p...
Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Her Majesty's Theatre, King John Souvenir Booklet, 13 November 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.18
Scope and Contents

Souvenir guide presented by Herbert Beerbohm Tree on the occasion of the 60th consecutive performance of King John at her Majesty's Theatre containing black and white photographs, illustrations on the play and text, including various images of tableau vivants. Black, brown and grey illustration of King John on a horse with soldiers and title on top left and brown type on front cover. Published by teh British Mutoscope and Biograph Company Limited, 24p.p.

Dates: 13 November 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Heysham Head Children’s Playground Corner Poster, c1940 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.12(i)
Scope and Contents

Shipmates Concert Pary, Joe Hodson Comedian, Tom Douglas Baritone, De Randel’s Famous Marionettes, Audrey Dockrill Soprano, George and Carol Musical Gems, Renee Rayne Soubrette Dancer. Red, green and black type on white background. Printed by Arthurs, Woodchester.

Dates: c1940 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Heysham Head Children’s Playground Corner Poster, c1940 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.12(ii)
Scope and Contents

Shipmates Concert Pary, Joe Hodson Comedian, Tom Douglas Baritone, De Randel’s Famous Marionettes, Audrey Dockrill Soprano, George and Carol Musical Gems, Renee Rayne Soubrette Dancer. Red, green and black type on white background. Printed by Arthurs, Woodchester.

Dates: c1940 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Heysham Head Circus Programmes, 1950 - 1964

 File
Reference code: 178K43.668
Scope and Contents

Three colour illustrations of circus acts on coloured paper with ringmaster in the centre or clown's face design on front cover, inside some black and white photographs of acts and performers, programme and some commercial advertising. Printed by The Morecambe Bay Printers Ltd., Bridge Road, Morecambe.

Dates: 1950 - 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Hip Hip Zoo Ray Mammoth Circus Presented by the Robert Bros. Poster, Week commencing 11 November 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.371
Scope and Contents Birmingham, Aston Hippodrome. African lions presented by Capt. Sidney Howes, Maharanee, Indian elephant presented by Rachid Haroun, The Maiannis comedy act, Baby the intelligent horse introduced by Bobby Roberts, Voltige by Miss Kitty, Marrino, Danial, Joey, Moey, Gorgeous clowns, Satan the wonder horse, Doris and her zebra, The Three juleos comedy trapeze act, Rosita presents Jocko the human monkey, Jenny Jones the unrideable mule, The see-saw ponies presented by Miss Pat, ringmaster B....
Dates: Week commencing 11 November 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Hippodrome Blackpool Handbill, 13 July - 14 September c1952

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.4
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Special Sunday Shows. Donald Peers with all star supporting company. Red and blue print. Printed by Central Printing Co., (Chas. Sowden) Ltd., Burnley, Lancs.

Dates: 13 July - 14 September c1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Hippodrome Blackpool Handbill, Opening Saturday 28 June c1952

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.5
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon in Life With The Lyons. Red and blue print. Printed by Central Printing Co., (Chas. Sowden) Ltd., Burnley, Lancs.

Dates: Opening Saturday 28 June c1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

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