The collection comprises Hal Fisher’s extensive research on Blackpool Tower Circus including an index of performers and a variety of research materials. The collection also contains photo albums and programmes taken from his work and travels.

Letters and envelopes addressed to Hans Brick relating to his professional career as an animal trainer and as an author, some in letter headed paper in English, French and German, including correspondence with British Lion Film Corporation, the Circus Friends Association, London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, R. W. Thompson Author and Journalist, John Duffy and Sons' Circus and the Birtish Museum amongst others. Typescript and manuscript.

Photographs related to Harder Jonsson and his work at circuses such as the Riskett, Chipperfields and Jeserich Circus as an animal trainer, also some family photographs.

Colour digital print of Harder Jonsson with three elephants from the Smart Circus in the Circus Americano ring in Spain. 2 copies.

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Il Florilegio Circus.

First ever tour of Britain by Italy’s Greatest, Circus. The Chestons Cowboy Rodeo, Madame Lorent’s Sea Lions, Brian Andro comedy on the tight wire, Alan Alan escapologist, later Jack and Yvonne Unell, illusionist and escapologists, Miss Mariettta aerial artist, Los Sanders clowns, The Mazans perch act, The Nicolodis acrobats, The Flying Zemgannos trapeze and animal acts presented by Mary Chipperfield. Contains photos, 16p.p.

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire with two elephants, known as 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Inscription on the reverse reads as follows: 'Ivor Rosaire with John Swallow's elephants: Salt and Saucy'.

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire with two elephants, known as 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Includes the following text underneath the image: 'Ivor Presents Rosaire's Elephants'. On the reverse there is a message sent to Joan Manning-Sanders from her mother, Ruth Manning-Sanders. The first line reads: 'Just said goodbye to the Rosaires'.

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire, shown with his head in an elephants mouth and the elephant is lifting him off the ground.

Photographic negative of Joan Manning-Sanders, shown with the animal trainer, Freddie Pickford and his elephant, Lizzie. This photograph is thought to have been taken whilst Freddie Pickford was working for Fossett's Circus.

Photographic negative of Joan Manning-Sanders with animal trainer, Freddie Pickford and his elephant, Lizzie. This photograph is thought to have been taken whilst Freddie Pickford was working for Fossett's Circus.

Black and white photograph of Joan Manning-Sanders, shown riding Lizzie the Elephant at Fossett's Circus.

Colour illustration of Koringa’s face in green with crocodiles and snakes below on a navey blue background. Printed by Plakatdruck Klibor, Berlin SW68.

Woodcut on paper. Black and white illustrations one of a man stroking lions, tigers and lepards in a landscape with palm trees and another of a person bandaging a lion's paw.

Cartoon illustration of a flying source with clowns, a lion and a bear and an animal trainer and ringmaster hanging from it on a step ladder over a circus tent in pink and black on a yellow background on front cover, inside programme and brief history of the Sanger circus on back cover. Printed by Hasting Printing Co., Portland Place, Hastings, 2p.p.

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

16mm, Cecolite. 400 feet, 10 minutes long. In colour, with sound. Russian circus animal trainers.

Photographic negative of a man holding a snake.