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Pierrot

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Barnes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0172
Scope and Contents

Programmes, posters and photographs mainly related to the Poole family's travelling Myriorama show.

Dates: 1881 - 2017
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Fred Holmes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0065
Scope and Contents

A collection of material including posters, programmes, handbills, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to the shows of Jasper Redfern mainly in the Sheffield and surrounding areas. The collection was created by Fred Holmes who was a manager for Jasper Redfern of Sheffield, a pioneer of early film and exhibition. Jasper Redfern was the first man to show films in Sheffield. Also included in the collection is correspondence between Fred Holmes and Jasper Redfern.

Dates: c1895 - 1925
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Photographs and Postcards, c1900 - 1929

 Series
Reference code: 178C129
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and postcards

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

Photographs and Postcards Related to Pre-Cinema Shows and Early Cinema, Showpeople and Performers, c1900 - 1929

 File
Reference code: 178C129.1-33
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and postcards of performers including dwarves, blackface performer, a white face pierrot and Du'calion, the interior of a theatre, a photograph of the Parade at Newport, Isle of Wight, photographs of Poole's myriorama, employess and brass band and a small family photo album.

Dates: c1900 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Photographs and Postcards

The Royal Canterbury Theatre of Variety Programme, 8 April 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.35
Scope and Contents Will Dalton, Violet Nelson, Star Herman, The Halliwells, Edith St. Clair, The Almontes, Lily Burnand, Brothers Darnely, The Bostons, Harry Tate, Royal Villion Troupe, Charles Seel, Bonnie Kate Harvey, Maynard and Calver, Tom White's Arabs, Arthus Lennard, The Phantos, El Dorado, The Land of Gold ballet, Kate Geraldine, Ara, Zebra and Vora, Katie Lawrance, Athas and Collins, The Leopolds. Three fold programme, brown type on off white background in the centre with brown illustrations of acts...
Dates: 8 April 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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