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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1054 Collections and/or Records:

John Everton Sanger's Birth Certificate, 4 January 1917

 Item
Reference code: 178Q27.3
Scope and Contents

John Everton Sanger's birth certificate.

Dates: 4 January 1917
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates and Obituaries

Joseph Poole's Latest Myriorama Programme, 10 February 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.4
Scope and Contents County Hall, Salisbury, Views of London, Porstmouth, Ireland, a tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, the Artic regions, Russia, Bulgaria, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Afghanistan, Burmese war, China, Malta, Italy, Holland, Belgium and England, Poole's Acme Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, wire walking act, Mr Harry Stewart, quick costume change and singing act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, singing act, Le Pettite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Professor Le Ray,...
Dates: 10 February 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's Myriorama Booklet, c1890 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.9
Scope and Contents Sights of the world and passing events. Colour illustration of a navy ship, a scene in Africa and a cityscape with a crowd and blue and white photographs of Joseph Poole and J. Wolseley Poole on the front cover, inside introduction, description of scenes in London, Liverpool, Dublin, New York, Canada the Spanish-American war, Artic Regions, St. Petersburg, South Africa, the slave trade in central Africa, the Soudan war, India, the Frontier war, Constantinople, Vienna, Paris and others, The...
Dates: c1890 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Joseph Poole's Myriorama Poster, c1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.7
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, The British Fleet, The Lord Mayor's Show, Falls of Niagara, Poole's excelsior concert company, Mons. Martini's Bicycle Troupe, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Grand orchestral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Black type on green background with chain border. Printed by...
Dates: c1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 19 January 1891

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.45
Scope and Contents Town Hall Hounslow, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, Great Ledderites, The Modern Gladiators, Herr Blitz, Miss May Frinch, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland, Orchetral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Gold type on green background and illustrations of Queen Victoria,...
Dates: 19 January 1891
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 11 April 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.46
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall Suntherland, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Herr Blitz, equilibrist act, Miss May Frinch, singing act, Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr Felix Somers, George Mayo, Mr Fred Mayer, Group of Ladderites, equilibrist act, Poole's Merry...
Dates: 11 April 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 23 December 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.16
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall, Southsea,London Bridge,Fishmonger's Hall, Thames embarkment, Westminster Abbey, Victoria Station, Portsmouth, Ireland, The Lakes of Killarney, A tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, The Artic Regions, Russia, St. Petersburgh, Bulgaria, Tirnova, Sophia, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Calcutta, Delhi, Afghanistan, Burmese war, The Great Wall of China, Holy Land, The Mediterranean sea, Naples, The carnaval at Rome, Holland and Belgium, Mr Harry Stewart,...
Dates: 23 December 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 8 January 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.56
Scope and Contents Town Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Grand re-opening, The Boer War, General Buller's March, The Battle of Elandslaagte, Charing Cross, London, The Royal Navy Review, Osborne, The Bay of Biscay, River Tagus, Gibraltar, Alexandria, Interior of the mosque of El Choree, Our troops at the Pyramids, The Sphinx, Manfalout, The Temple of Karnac, Erment, Elephantina, The Throne of Pharaoh at Philae, Nubia, Abou Simbel, Battle of Tamai, Khartoum, South Africa, General Buller's march, The slave trade,...
Dates: 8 January 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Pool's New Eclipse Myriorama Guide Book and Songs, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.6
Scope and Contents Joseph Poole's new eclipse myriorama picturesque trips abroad all over the world, containing an introduction, descriptions of sights including Dover, Calais, Paris, Turin, Rome, Ancona, Constantinople, Gallipoli, Shumla, Cyprus and battles in Egypt and the Soudan, Stanley's expedition to central Africa, the Suez Canal, India, China, Russia, Europe, America and Great Britain, followed by the lyrics to The Mountain Guide, On, Staley On, Toll Gate, Irish Colleen, When the Lights are Low, Ducth...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Jumbo Catalogue 55: Saddles and Accessories Schollkoft Company, Dallas, Texas, 1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.84
Scope and Contents

Printed catalogue listing saddles and equestrian accessories, supplied by the Schoellkopf Company of Dallas, Texas. Also includes a typescript price list for 1955. This catalogue formerly belonged to Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman).

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Keep It Moving DVD, c2000 - 2006

 Item — Box Michelle Leonard Box 5: Series 178H41; Series 178U12
Reference code: 178U12.4
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Material related to fairground children's education and showmen census research, also contains work done for the government about showmen and the Showmen Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: c2000 - 2006
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Michelle Leonard Collection / Digital Records

Keith Nichols Life Story Monograph, c1900 - 1960

 Item
Reference code: 178B2.2
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of part life story of fairground showman and author Keith Nichols, Kessingland, 2011p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / O'Connor-Toulmin Family Collection / Monographs and Articles

King Family and Dyson/Hough Family Biographical Material, 1823 - 1895

 File
Reference code: 178B36.3
Scope and Contents

Research material relating to the King family and the Dyson/Hough family including death certificates.

Dates: 1823 - 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Monte-Williams Collection / Research Material and Monographs

Kirkheaton Spring Bank Fair Poster, 23 - 27 May c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.971
Scope and Contents

North. Waltzer, Dodgems. Rollercoaster. Multicoloured.

Dates: 23 - 27 May c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kirkheaton Spring Bank Fair Poster, 22 May -1 June c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.924
Scope and Contents

North. Waltzer, Dodgems. Blue and white type on red background.

Dates: 22 May -1 June c1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Fairground Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Knife and Hatchet Man: A Beautiful Film Star Begs Me To Teach Her Knife-Throwing, c1985 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.25
Scope and Contents

Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled, 'A Beautiful Film Star Begs Me to Teach Her Knife-Throwing', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Denver). Includes detailed descriptions of the people he met and performances in the United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 15pp.

Dates: c1985 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Knife and Hatchet Man: Ellis the Hangman, c1985 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.28
Scope and Contents

Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Ellis the Hangman', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes an account of the executioner, John Ellis. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 2pp.

Dates: c1985 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Knife and Hatchet Man Front Cover, c1985 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.23
Scope and Contents

Front cover for a memoir titled, 'Knife and Hatchet Man' by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Accompanied by a photocopy of a photograph of Hal Denver.

Dates: c1985 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Knife and Hatchet Man: Harem, c1985 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.31
Scope and Contents

Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Memphis Centennial', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes detailed descriptions of his impressions of Harlem in New York, United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 6pp.

Dates: c1985 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

Knife and Hatchet Man: In Trouble with the Vatican, c1985 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.32
Scope and Contents

Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Memphis Centennial', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes detailed descriptions of his time performing as a knife thrower in Rome, Italy after the Second World War. Accompanied by further draft typescript notes possibly also for inclusion in his memoir titled, 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 13pp.

Dates: c1985 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

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