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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4357 Collections and/or Records:

Cody's International Circus and Zoo Poster, From 15 July 1957

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.758
Scope and Contents Ramsgate, Hereson Road. Group of forest bred lions presented by Capt Jack Smith, Jumbo world's largest elephant, Abdulla and Sadia acrobats, The Two Trevals trapeze, five liberty ponies, Darita juggling with feet, The Two Medros troupe of monkeys, cowboys and Indians, Trigger equestrian act, Curly heavyweight clown, Clara the cow, The Four Ethel Barton Girls acrobatic dancers, Rock 'n' Roll competition, Jocko the monkey presented by Miss Rosita, Harry Cody clown, Carino's troupe of 10 dogs,...
Dates: From 15 July 1957
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's New Circus Poster, 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.755
Scope and Contents

Doris Cody's chimpanzees, performing horses, Shetland ponies, Carinos 10 dogs, stilt walkers, monkeys, troupe of performing geese, sharp shooting, knife throwing, gun slingers, acrobats, jugglers, clowns, fire torture, wire walkers. Blue and white illustration of a queue going into the big top, background blue and white, type blue, red and yellow. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Willsons (Printers) Ltd, Leicester

Dates: 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Zoo Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.770
Scope and Contents Felixtowe, Rose Bros, Car Park, 22 to 25 August. Doris Cody's chimpanzees, Carino's troupe of doggies, liberty ponies, royal creams, presented by Harry Cody, Trigger equestrian act, Shetland ponies, Range 'the pony with the human brain', Medros animal revue, Texas Rangers western act, troupe of performing geese, Funny Harry, Besina the Alsatian presented by Doris Cody, The Boninos, Peppi stilt walking clown, Clara the cow, Bon-Tons. Background white with yellow sections, type multicoloured....
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cody's Zoo Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.777
Scope and Contents Keswick, Ravens Field High Hill, 18 to 19 May. King and Kong presented by Doris Cody, chimpanzees, Carino's 12 doggies, liberty ponies, royal creams, presented by Harry Cody, Trigger equestrian act, Dick and Dave, Sandow, Range 'the pony with the human brain', Miss Medros' troupe of monkeys, dogs and pony, Texas Rangers western act, troupe of performing geese, Funny Harry, Besina the Alsatian presented by Doris Cody, Digger Pugh presents his Troupe of Lovely Girls, Pepy stilt walker clown,...
Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Col. Tim McCoy Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.14
Scope and Contents

In person, famous Western and TV star. Black and white photograph of Tim McCoy in cowboy outfit riding a horse and holding his hat up high on his right hand on a red background with black and white and navy type and a white border.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Enquirer Printing Company Collection / Sideshow and Freak Show Posters

Collaborative Handbill, 11 - 23 April 2000

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.7
Scope and Contents

Handbill for Collaborative event.

Dates: 11 - 23 April 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Collection of Newspaper Show Reviews, 2001 - 2004

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178G29.2
Scope and Contents

Folder includes show reviews.

Dates: 2001 - 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Collins's Programme, 23 January 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.113
Scope and Contents

Three fold programme with green and white illustrations of two pierrot characters and a male character on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Mr Pat Carey, Miss Amy Allnutt, Mr Arthur Lennard, George Kirk and Company, Mr T.E. Dunville, Sisters Preston, The Four Poole-Pelhams, Mr Will Hebdon, Miss Lottie Lennox, Mr Harry Tate, Lotto, Lilo & Otto, Mr Tom Leamore, Edison's Pictures, Tom White's Arabs, The Leonards, The Bros. Horn, Mr Chas. Gardiner and March.

Dates: 23 January 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Colne Municipal Hall Poster, 19 April 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.175
Scope and Contents

The Dixie Minstrel Show featuring John Boulter with Reg Lester and David Lee. Red and black with border.

Dates: 19 April 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Colonnade Theatre de Luxe, 24 June 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.15
Scope and Contents

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Forotten Clue, Lumbering in Brazil, The Hobo, Mind the Paint, Feudal Debt, a storyof the Kentucky Hills, Pathes Gazette, 1st Edition, Shamus O’Brien in 2 acts and 34 scenes, Studies in Aquatic Life, Bolster’s Infatuation, Just Like a Woman, Pathes’ Gazette, 2nd Edition, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. White red and blue type on white background with red border. Printed by Maisey and Son printers.

Dates: 24 June 1912
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Colonnade Theatre De Luxe Poster, 24 June 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.3
Scope and Contents

Leamington, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and comedy, Rall and Tando, comedy duo 'The Doctor and The Serio'. Blue and red type on white background with red border. Printed by Malsey and Son printers.

Dates: 24 June 1912
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Colorado State Circus and Lion Show Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.783
Scope and Contents

August Bank Holiday 4th' written in crayon, The Flying Cubans aerial trapeze, Rosie the clever pony, Jacko performing monkey, tightrope act, Young Maxim strongman, Major the horse, Rixie the pony, the Cuban troupe of performing dogs, The 3 Imps, Pat, Pip and Pep clowns, The Jumping Johnnies American trampoline acrobatics. Blue line drawings of a lion and a clown's head, background white, type blue and red. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Willsons, Printers, Leicester

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Combined Services Entertainment Poster, c1940 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.75
Scope and Contents

Ken Platt, Dennis Bettis and others in Radio C.S.E.Calling. Red and green type on white background. Left blank for overprinting location and date.

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

Commodore Foote and Sister, the Fairy Queen Handbill, 8 February 1886

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.181
Scope and Contents

Commodore Foote and the Fairy Queen at Royal Albert Palace. The Fairy Queens First visit to Europe. Printed by F. Worthy, 472 Battersea Park Road.

Dates: 8 February 1886
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Crystal Palace and South London Handbills

Compilation of Various Films, c1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 23: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.217
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. 350 Feet. Silent with both colour and black and white footage. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Buster Keaton in 'Hill Billy Hotel'. Jane Paul in 'Perchance to Scream'. Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels and Snub Pollard in 'His Royal Slyness'. Sophie Dawn in 'The Bare Truth'. Walter Forde in 'Walter’s Paying Policy'. Laurel and Hardy and Edgar Kennedy in 'The Finishing Touch', George O’Brien and Three Stooges Go West and The Dance.

Dates: c1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Compilation of Various Films, 1932 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 23: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.224
Scope and Contents Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Keystone Film Company. 380 Feet. Silent with both colour and black and white footage. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Buster Crabbe and Lions in 'King of the Jugle'. Ford Sterling as the 'Jazz Band Leader'. Jack Palance as 'Atilla the Hun'. Extracts from 'Mongolian Riders'. Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels and Snub Pollard in 'Captain Kidd's Kids'. Abbot and Costello in 'Hollywood or Bust'. Animal scenes including poodle dogs, Wendell Corey and...
Dates: 1932 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Concept Development Notes, 1999

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.18
Scope and Contents

Handwritten notes on research and concept development for Jewess Tattooess.

Dates: 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Concept Development Notes, 1999

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.19
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and typescriptd scripts for Jewess Tattooess.

Dates: 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Concept Development Notes, 1999

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 6: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.20
Scope and Contents

typescriptd notes on research and idea development.

Dates: 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Business Record Related to the Jewess Tattooess, Ghost Train and The Girl from Nowhere Projects

Consult the Oracle Advertisement, c1940 - 1949

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Reference code: 178I12.4
Scope and Contents

Advertisement for Consult the Oracle booklet from Wilford Hutchinson.

Dates: c1940 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

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