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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence, 1917 - 1919

 Series
Reference code: 178F33
Scope and Contents

Various items of correspondence related to the Dobson family and World War One.

Dates: 1917 - 1919

Correspondence, 1917 - 1918

 File
Reference code: 178F33.2
Scope and Contents

Postcards and correpondence mainly between Mrs Dobson and Mr J. Dobson, some are World War One related.

Dates: 1917 - 1918

Correspondence, c1968 - 1981

 Series
Reference code: 178F4
Scope and Contents

Collection of letters addressed to Ronald Allen Taylor from various showland people, particularly amusement firm proprietors. Includes many letterheads. Also a Friendship Circle of Showland Fans membership card, several postcards and some advertising material. Manuscript and typescript.

Dates: c1968 - 1981

Correspondence, 1951 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178F42
Scope and Contents

Items of personal and business correspondence belonging to Billy Wood

Dates: 1951 - 1979

Correspondence, 1853 - 1892

 Series
Reference code: 178F43
Scope and Contents

Various items of correspondence

Dates: 1853 - 1892

Correspondence, 1853 - 1892

 File
Reference code: 178F43.1
Scope and Contents

Correspondence including postcards and a short letter from Thomas Jarrott, lantern and cinematograph expert, and two envelopes, one with sketches of travelling equipment on reverse. Manuscript

Dates: 1853 - 1892

Correspondence, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178F31
Scope and Contents

Items of correspondence including personal and business letters and Christmas greetings.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Correspondence, c1936 - 1993

 Series
Reference code: 178F17
Scope and Contents

Letters and telegrams primarily relating to the performing lives of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) and his wife, Olga Norman, known as The Sensational Denvers, in the 1950s, as well as Ralph Normans's family life and later career endeavours in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Dates: c1936 - 1993

Correspondence, c1935 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178F29
Scope and Contents

Correspondence sent to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), primarily from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Dates: c1935 - 1950

Correspondence from Walter Marshall to Renee Marshall, c1935 - 1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178F29.1
Scope and Contents Large collection of letters and telegrams addressed to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), mostly sent from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The letters provide detailed descriptions of his life and experiences on the front line in the Middle East. Accompanied by some correspondence that predates their marriage and relates to travelling fairgrounds and their lives as showpeople, as well as the occasional letter from her...
Dates: c1935 - 1950

Correspondence Related to John Sanger, c1900 -1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178F20.11
Scope and Contents

Correspondence related to John Sanger, including letters, postcards and telegrams.

Dates: c1900 -1999

Cutting of a Photograph of a Woman Holding a Board with Knives Stuck on, c1930 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.19
Scope and Contents

Oval cutting of a newspaper or magazine photograph of a woman holding a board, modified with black ink, with pictures of knives stuck on afterwards; 1p.

Dates: c1930 - 1960

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

Dagenham Civic Centre Fair Poster, 1 - 11 July c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.926
Scope and Contents

T. Holland. Waltzer, Dodgems. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 1 - 11 July c1975

Daily Mail Newspaper Cutting About the Portrayal of Tom Norman in The Elephant Man Film, 27 March 1981

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.16
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting from the Daily Mail concerning the portrayal of Tom Norman in the film The Elephant Man (1980).

Dates: 27 March 1981

Daily Sketch Newspaper Article About the Denvers, 26 June 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.3
Scope and Contents

Pages 5 - 6 of the Daily Sketch; article entitled 'Knife Thrower Won't Risk Wife for Less than £400,' with picture of Hal and Olga Denver and poodle.

Dates: 26 June 1957

David Braithwaite Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0053
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs taken by David Braithwaite from the 1950s and used towards his publications alongside older images collected from other sources as well as business records, monographs, articles, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, advertising material, bibliographies, catalogues, programmes, films and some other miscellaneous items.

Dates: c1880 - 1989

David, Dickie, Robert Wedding, Bullfighter Film, c1959 - 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.24
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family event and holiday abroad. Super8 format, Photax brand. Silent. Colour.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

David Robinson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0123
Scope and Contents

This collection contains rare posters, handbills, photographs, postcards, newspaper cuttings, catalogues and books on travelling exhibitions, speciality acts, magic, circus, performing animals and freak shows.

Dates: 1728 - 1997

David Rowland's Fair Poster, Sunday 2 - Saturday 8 August c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.17
Scope and Contents

Dawlish, Lady Mile Farm. Colour lithograph in three colours showing a child riding on the dodgems.

Dates: Sunday 2 - Saturday 8 August c1980s