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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4357 Collections and/or Records:

Costumes, c1988 - 2004

 Series
Reference code: 178Z69
Scope and Contents

Four costumes designed and made by Rebecca Truman for Skinning the Cat shows called Scrimple, Drippy, Firebird Sequin and Stretch twins (2).

Dates: c1988 - 2004

Cottle and Austen Christmas Circus Poster, c1970-2005

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.928
Scope and Contents

Richmond, Twickenham Road, Old Deer Park, 23 December to 5 January. Pityu, The Flying Jansens. Colour photographs of a clown with a dwarf sitting on his back, four acrobats and a hula-hooper, background blue, type multicoloured. Designed by Tony Shuker. Printed by PERFECTAPRINT

Dates: c1970-2005

Cottle and Austen Combined Circus Poster, 26 December 1987 - 17 January 1988

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1026
Scope and Contents

Battersea Park, Hippodrome. Colour illustrations of a clown, two acrobats, an elephant, a lion, a tiger and a zebra, background multicoloured, type white, yellow and black

Dates: 26 December 1987 - 17 January 1988

Cottle and Austen Combined Circus Poster, 26 December 1987 - 17 January 1988

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1031
Scope and Contents

Battersea Park, Hippodrome. Colour illustrations of a clown, two acrobats, an elephant, a lion, a tiger and a zebra, background multicoloured, type white, yellow and black

Dates: 26 December 1987 - 17 January 1988

Cottle and Austen Combined Circus Poster, 24 - 28 March 2004

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1032
Scope and Contents

Swindon, Moredon Bridge. Colour illustration of two clowns, two acrobats, an a woman standing on an elevated platform, background blue and yellow, type multicoloured

Dates: 24 - 28 March 2004

Cottle and Austen Combined Circus Poster, 14 - 19 June 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.919
Scope and Contents

Paisley, St James Park. Diego the human rocket. Colour illustrations of a man being fired from a cannon, and two women dancing in elaborate feathered costumes, background blue and yellow, type multicoloured

Dates: 14 - 19 June 2005

Cottle and Austen Combined Circus Poster, 14 - 19 June 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.924
Scope and Contents

Paisley, St James Park. Diego the Human Rocket. Colour illustrations of a man being fired from a cannon, and two women dancing in elaborate feathered costumes, background blue and yellow, type multicoloured

Dates: 14 - 19 June 2005

Cottle and Austen Combined Circus Poster, 24 - 28 March 2004

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.948
Scope and Contents

Swindon, Moredon Bridge. Colour illustration of an acrobat on a swing reaching towards the observer, two clown's heads and a woman standing on top of a high platform, background image of the circus ring, type multicoloured

Dates: 24 - 28 March 2004

Cottle and Austen Presents Christmas Circus and Ice Spectacular Programme, 1973 - 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.400
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of ice skating elephant wearing a pink skirt, ice skating clown and three ice skating showgirls on a blue background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of acts and performers, programme in the centre and commercial advertising. Printed by W. E. Berry, Nesfield Works, Bradford, 6p.p.

Dates: 1973 - 1974

Cottle and Austen presents London Festival Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1038
Scope and Contents

Banbury, Bloxham Road, Easington Recreation Ground, 23 to 28 October. White silhouette of the big top surrounded by stars, background white with a blue section, type red and blue. Printed by W E Berry, LTD, Nesfield Printing Works, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen presents London Festival Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1040
Scope and Contents

Harlow, Town Park Fair Site, 3 to 7 October. White silhouette of the big top surrounded by stars, background white with a blue section, type red and blue. Printed by W E Berry, LTD, Nesfield Printing Works, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen Second Great International Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.964
Scope and Contents Leicester, Granby Halls, 22 December to 20 January. Group of lions and lionesses presented by Captain Sidney Howes. The Cimarro Brothers high wire, Inga-Lise high trapeze, Hi-Jacks stilt walkers, Miss Wendy's poodle revue, Peter and Salsky, Cottle and Austen's herd of baby elephants presented by Jack Varney, Tombo-Scats-Willie with their crazy continental car, The Starr Sisters sharp-shooting duo, Ray Maxim illusionist, Patrick and his bears. Background yellow, type red and green. Printed by...
Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen's Britain's Brightest Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.954
Scope and Contents

West Bay, Bridport Rd, 24 to 25 August. Background yellow, type green and red. Printed by Axminster Printing Co, Axminster, Devon

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1033
Scope and Contents

Blank poster. Colour illustrations of many circus acts including a fire eater, a woman with a snake, a clown on stilts, a llama, a bear, a unicyclist and two horseback riders, sepia illustrations of two men, probably the circus proprietors, background blue with yellow patterns, type white, red and black. Printed in England by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Poster, 16 December 1972 - 7 January 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.961
Scope and Contents

Leicester, Granby Halls. Colour illustrations of many circus acts including a fire eater, a woman with a snake, a clown on stilts, a llama, a bear, a unicyclist and two horseback riders, sepia illustrations of two men, probably the circus proprietors, background blue with yellow patterns, type white, red and black. Printed in England by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: 16 December 1972 - 7 January 1973

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.965
Scope and Contents

Harlow, Town Park Fair Site, 3 to 7 October. Colour illustrations of many circus acts including a fire eater, a woman with a snake, a clown on stilts, a llama, a bear, a unicyclist and two horseback riders, sepia illustrations of two men, probably the circus proprietors, background blue with yellow patterns, type white, red and black. Printed in England by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1960-1999

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Programme, 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.393
Scope and Contents White and red type on black oblong in the centre with golden scrolls around and colour illustration of circus tent on bottom section and portraits of two men in medallions on either side on a blue background on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations of behind the scenes staff and list of names, black and white photographs of circus animals and trainers and attached programme in black type on pink background, on back cover colour photograph of circus performers of the smallest...
Dates: 1973

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Programme, Christmas season 1973-1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.394
Scope and Contents London Festival Circus. Granby Halls, Leicester. White and red type on black oblong in the centre with golden scrolls around and colour illustration of circus tent on bottom section and portraits of two men in medallions on either side on a blue background on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations of behind the scenes staff and list of names, introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts, programme in the centre, commercial advertising and on back cover...
Dates: Christmas season 1973-1974

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Programme, 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.395
Scope and Contents White and red type on black oblong in the centre with golden scrolls around and colour illustration of circus tent on bottom section and portraits of two men in medallions on either side on a blue background on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations of behind the scenes staff and list of names, introduction, black and white photographs of animals and trainers on back page, programme in the centre and on back cover colour photograph of circus performers of the smallest greatest...
Dates: 1972

Cottle and Austen's Circus and Combined Shows Programme, Christmas season 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.396
Scope and Contents Granby Halls, Leicester, White and red type on black oblong in the centre with golden scrolls around and colour illustration of circus tent on bottom section and portraits of two men in medallions on either side on a blue background on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations of behind the scenes staff and list of names, introduction, black and white photographs of animals and trainers on back page, programme in the centre and on back cover colour photograph of circus performers...
Dates: Christmas season 1972