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Ringmaster

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Belle Vue Circus, Manchester Programme, 6 December 1980 - 31 January 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.36
Scope and Contents Norman Barrett ringmaster, Family Santus trick cyclists, The Brucksons Balancing act, Jacko Fossett and Little Willy clowns, Les Kansas jugglers, Martin Lacey and his lions, Dunban Nickol trampoline act, The Svensons equestrian act, The Great Darix balancing act, Camel Caravan presented by Beverley Roberts, Gina the Girl in the Moon trapeze, Robert Brothers’ Elephant Entertainment, Joan Rosaire and Goldy the Wonder Horse, Hsiung Family Oriental Acrobats, The Loonies comedians. Contains...
Dates: 6 December 1980 - 31 January 1981

Circus Friends Association Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0122
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses

Dates: 1795 - 2020

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Noel Drewe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0058
Scope and Contents

A large collection of films entitled Circusama containing amateur and professional films on the themes of circus, performing animals and zoos, and edited clips from commercial Western and comedy films. The films are in a variety of formats including 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm and contain related correspondence and notes. This collection also contains some sound reels mainly of fairground music.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Original Artwork, c1800 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178V11
Scope and Contents

Original works of art including artists' prints, drawings, watercolours and paintings, and designs for circus posters.

Dates: c1800 - 2000

Robert Brothers Circus Programmes, c1900 - 2008

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.111-172
Scope and Contents

Robert Brothers Circus programmes.

Dates: c1900 - 2008

Robert Brothers Super Circus Programme, c1985 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.147
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of three Robert brothers on bottom section and circus tent within a red, orange and white star above on front cover, inside colour photographs of acts, performers and circus tent and programme in the centre, also a loose page with programme in black and white with black and white illustration of ringmaster holding a whip, 7p.p.

Dates: c1985 - 1989

Robert Brothers Super Circus Programme, c1985 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.148
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of three Robert brothers on bottom section and circus tent within a red, orange and white star above on front cover, inside colour photographs of acts, performers and circus tent and programme in the centre, also a loose page with programme in black and white with black and white illustration of ringmaster holding a whip, 6p.p.

Dates: c1985 - 1989

Robert Brothers Super Circus Programme, c1985 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.149
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of three Robert brothers on bottom section and circus tent within a red, orange and white star above on front cover, inside colour photographs of acts, performers and circus tent and programme in the centre, also a loose page with programme in black and white with black and white illustration of ringmaster holding a whip, 6p.p.

Dates: c1985 - 1989