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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4555 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178F31
Scope and Contents

Items of correspondence including personal and business letters and Christmas greetings.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Correspondence, c1900 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178F20
Scope and Contents

Items of personal correspondence and correspondence related to the Sanger and Ohmy families.

Dates: c1900 - 2008

Correspondence, 12 May 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.110
Scope and Contents

Emails between Neil Copper, Jeremy Goldstein and Simor Byford about touring the show.

Dates: 12 May 2003

Correspondence, 1907 - 1961

 Series
Reference code: 178F16
Scope and Contents

Letters and cards addressed to Lulu, the Crastons and Cashmores relating to business and personal matters.

Dates: 1907 - 1961

Correspondence, c1935 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178F29
Scope and Contents

Correspondence sent to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), primarily from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Dates: c1935 - 1950

Correspondence, 1932 - 1949

 Series
Reference code: 178F45
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from performers that she met whilst travelling with the circus, including Freddie Pickford and various members of the Rosaire family, notably Fred Rosaire (also known as The Count) and Florence Rosaire (known as The Countess).

Dates: 1932 - 1949

Correspondence from Freddie Pickford, 25 August 1932 - 4 February 1937

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 2: Series 178F45; Series 178G66; Series 178Z72
Reference code: 178F45.1
Scope and Contents

Manuscript letters sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from Freddie Pickford, relating to his route while performing as an animal trainer with 'Empire Circus', the financial problems experienced during his time working for a circus in Portsmouth, as well as news concerning his elephant, Lizzie. The letters are signed 'F. Pickford and Lizzie the Elephant'.

Dates: 25 August 1932 - 4 February 1937

Correspondence from the Rosaire Family, 23 December 1938 - 22 November 1949

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 2: Series 178F45; Series 178G66; Series 178Z72
Reference code: 178F45.2
Scope and Contents Manuscript letters sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from Fred Rosaire (known as 'The Count') and Florence Rosaire (known as 'The Countess') of Rosaire’s Circus, as well as other members of the Rosaire family, including: ‘Martin and Ida’, ‘Dennis and Emilia’, Zena Rosaire, ‘Helen’ (wife of Aubrey Rosaire) and ‘Lucy’ (wife of Ivor Rosaire). Interspersed with letters from Frank Geddes, Bernard C. Harris and Douglas G. H. Burrage, all of which worked for, or were connected with, Rosaire’s Circus....
Dates: 23 December 1938 - 22 November 1949

Correspondence from Thomas Cook, 10 May 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.21
Scope and Contents

Letter from Thomas Cook detailing travel arrangements for Billy Bellhouse to Poland.

Dates: 10 May 1932

Correspondence from Walter Marshall to Renee Marshall, c1935 - 1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178F29.1
Scope and Contents Large collection of letters and telegrams addressed to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), mostly sent from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The letters provide detailed descriptions of his life and experiences on the front line in the Middle East. Accompanied by some correspondence that predates their marriage and relates to travelling fairgrounds and their lives as showpeople, as well as the occasional letter from her...
Dates: c1935 - 1950

Correspondence Regarding the Ghost Train Show at Glastonbury, 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.111
Scope and Contents

Correpondence with Jacqui Leigh about touring Ghost Train at Glastonbury.

Dates: 2005

Correspondence Related to the Ohmy Circus Family, 1905 - 1929

 File
Reference code: 178F20.12
Scope and Contents

Postcard correspondence related to the Ohmy Circus family, including a postcard from Lillie Reeve to Mr Claude Smith while he was a prisoner of war in Germany.

Dates: 1905 - 1929

Costume, Hair and Makeup Expenses Financial Information, 26 June - 5 September 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.98
Scope and Contents

Includes related invoices, budget outline, receipts and remittance advice

Dates: 26 June - 5 September 2005

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, 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 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