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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 746 Collections and/or Records:

A Central Circus Site Monograph, c1930 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178B20.1
Scope and Contents

Ohmy by Cyril Critchlow. A Central Circus Site, Chapter 11. Unpublished monograph with research notes. Typescript & Manuscript, 4p.p.

Dates: c1930 - 1999

A Directory of Circus Proprietors Research Material, 1800 - 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178B30.14
Scope and Contents

Directory of circus proprietors by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas) with dates and notes. Manuscript.

Dates: 1800 - 1947

ABC Award Poster, During the year 1952

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.212
Scope and Contents

ABC Award of Merit presented to Robert J Parsons Manager of the Ritz Warrington as the Most Outstanding Showman on the Liverpool District during the Year 1952 with illustrated border.

Dates: During the year 1952

Account Books, 1948 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H40.15-16
Scope and Contents

Account ledgers containing information about memberships, subscriptions and funds. Manuscript.

Dates: 1948 - 1977

Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.8
Scope and Contents

Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: 18 April 1885

Agricultural Hall Poster, c1838 - 1842

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.21
Scope and Contents Black type on green background. St. Mary's Hall, Islington, Messrs. Poole's The World gigantic pictorial enterprise, The Wars in South Africa and Afghanistan, Grand Nautical Effect, British Fleet Forcing the Dardanelles, General Robert's Triumphal Entry into Cabul, Destruction of H.M.S. Doterel, The Assassination of the Czar of Russia, Holy Land, Capitals of Europe, Miss Ada Violet Poole, G.H. Henry & L.D. Poynter, Herr Blitz, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Oscar Hartwell. Printed by James Upton,...
Dates: c1838 - 1842

Al Johnson and Don Saunders Recording, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 33: Series 178E10
Reference code: 178E10.2
Scope and Contents

1/4 Audio Reel. Digitised as part of the 'Unlocking Our Sounds Heritage' project by the British Library.

Dates: c1907 - 2001

Alf Lamb Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0064
Scope and Contents

Four books of newspaper cuttings mainly from the World's Fair newspaper relating to fairs, traction engines and showland personalities. The scrapbooks include the series 'Traction Engine Snaps' written by 'Cyclist'.

Dates: c1920 - 1959

Alice Holliday and Emerly and Sophie Party Film, c1959 - 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.19
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family holiday and event. 8mm format. Silent. Colour.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Amy Goodwin Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0193
Scope and Contents

Film about Amy and her work made by NFCA staff and examples of sign painting done for the Orton and Spooner exhibition in 2022.

Dates: 2021

An Account of, and Some Personal Memories of, Cinema Activity in the North East of Scotland Monograph, c2018

 Item
Reference code: 178B44.5
Scope and Contents

Monograph about early cinema in Scotland by Ronald Grant. Typescript and some hand written notes, 7p.p

Dates: c2018

Anderton and Rowland Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0009
Scope and Contents

This collection contains copies of original photographs and photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the Anderton and Rowland families and their business on the fairground.

Dates: c1894 - 1962

Anderton and Rowland’s Big Fair presents Dodgems, Disco Ark and Deluxe Waltzer Poster, 17 - 19 June c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.14
Scope and Contents

Bodmin Fairmeadow. Black type over yellow background. Printed by John Olson and Son, The Redborne Printing Works, Redruth.

Dates: 17 - 19 June c1980s

Anderton and Rowland’s Plymouth Central Park Easter Fair Handbill, Thursday 25 March - Saturday 17 April c1990s

 Item
Reference code: 178T37.13
Scope and Contents

Blue, yellow and white type on red background with photographic image of fairground rides on top section, printed on both sides with list of rides on reverse. Printed by Baileys printers.

Dates: Thursday 25 March - Saturday 17 April c1990s

Angram Bank, High Green Fun Fair Poster, 8 - 12 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.929
Scope and Contents

Farrar. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 8 - 12 July c1975

Angram Bank, High Green Jubilee Feast Poster, 7 - 12 July 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.940
Scope and Contents

Farrar. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 7 - 12 July 1977

Annabelle Butterfly Dance Film, August 1894

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.10
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 48]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise; cast: Annabelle Whitford Dancing routine, showing a woman doing a butterfly dance.

Dates: August 1894

Annie Oakley Film, 1 November 1894

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.12
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 86]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise; cast: Annie Oakley, showing famous sharpshooter performer Annie Oakley shooting at a target.

Dates: 1 November 1894

Armex '75 Poster, 15 - 17 August 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.964
Scope and Contents

Harrogate Showfield. Shaw. Blue and red type on yellow background.

Dates: 15 - 17 August 1975

Armley Feast Poster, 2 - 6 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.910
Scope and Contents

The Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 2 - 6 September c1975