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Showman

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

Fabulous Vas Vegas Magazine, 3 November 1956

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.5
Scope and Contents

Two copies of Fabulous Las Vagas Magazine, which includes an advertisement for an event that featured The Sensational Denvers at Hotel Sahara, Vas Vegas, Nevada (Page 3) and a short article describing the their knife throwing act (Page 26). Purple cover with white text, illustrated with a black and white photograph of a woman in a bikini, with black text inside, and black and white illustrations and photographs, 44pp.

Dates: 3 November 1956

Faiground Photographs, 1990 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C41
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs of rides, shows and showmen and women at various fairs.

Dates: 1990 - 1999

Fair Family A Theatrical Menagerie Family History, 2024

 Item
Reference code: 178U12.1
Scope and Contents

A family history written by Michelle Leonard about the Leonard and Day families in circus, menageries and the fairground.

Dates: 2024

Fairground Photographs, 1977 - 1978

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C125.1-73
Scope and Contents

Behind the scenes black and white photographs of fairground people and equipment taken by Bob Chase.

Dates: 1977 - 1978

Fairground Photographs and Postcards, 1910 - 1990

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C57.1-13687
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs, postcards and negatives of fairgrounds, fairground rides, fairground organs, fairground shows, living wagons, showpeople and transport taken by Rowland Scott and other fairground enthusiasts including Jack Mellor, includes two photographic albums.

Dates: 1910 - 1990

Fairground Showmen Community Survey with The University of Sheffield, 2004

 File — Box Michelle Leonard Box 1: Series 178B49
Reference code: 178B49.1
Scope and Contents

Survey conducted by the Showmen's Guild through Michelle Leonard in partnership with Ken Marks University of Sheffield department of Educational Studies, about the education of fairground children. Includes a blank survey of the distance learning travel pattern survey, a Showpeople's depot map, a descprtion of the project, a questionner, a report and project payment information.

Dates: 2004

Family Group Film, c July 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.4
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Birt Acres, showing partial fragments of of a family group, possibly members of the Acres family.

Dates: c July 1895

Fancy Dress Film, 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.15
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth possibly of family event. 8mm format, Photax brand. Silent. Colour.

Dates: 1969

Film, c1959 - 1972

 Series
Reference code: 178D8
Scope and Contents

A collection of mostly amateur films shot by showman George Bolesworth, some of British fairgrounds and some of his own family while on holidays abroad or on family events and celebrations.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Film, 21 October 2021

 Item
Reference code: 178D25.1
Scope and Contents

Documentary film about Amy Goodwin's practice as a fairground artist and her experiences as a showman.

Dates: 21 October 2021

Films, 1894 - 1896

 Series
Reference code: 178D12
Scope and Contents

Nitrate films made by Robert Paul and Birt Acres, showing brief scenes of topical events, popular entertainmet, family groups and fiction. These films were part of the repertoire travelled by showman George Williams around the British fairs.

Dates: 1894 - 1896

Films, 1979 - 1983

 Series
Reference code: 178D17
Scope and Contents

Circus films on VHS by Thames Television, including Billy Smart's Christmas and Easter circus and Big Top Variety Show.

Dates: 1979 - 1983

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

Films, c2023

 Series
Reference code: 178D26
Scope and Contents

Born-digital films, commissioned by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: c2023

Flag, c2022 - 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178I32.7
Scope and Contents

Two paper flags, promoting The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Pink flag, with logo of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: c2022 - 2023

Form Regarding Two Counts of Having Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Sections 1(1) and 21(1) and (4) of the Firearms Act 1968, 18 May 1978

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.14
Scope and Contents

Form issued on Thursday 18 May 1978 at 10 am, by E Wallace of West London Magistrates Court, concerning two counts of having possession of a firearm contrary to section 1(1) and sections 21(1) and (4) of the Firearms Act 1968 (no further details provided); 1p.

Dates: 18 May 1978

Four Handbills for Ray Roger's Circus and Wild West Show, c1940 - 1950

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.6
Scope and Contents

Four handbills, advertising an engagement of the Knife Throwing Denvers by Gainsboro [Gainsborough?] Film Studios, to impale Jack Hulbert and Gordon Harker to the wall at Ray Roger’s Circus and Wild West Show; typescript, 4pp.

Dates: c1940 - 1950

Fred Holmes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0065
Scope and Contents

A collection of material including posters, programmes, handbills, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to the shows of Jasper Redfern mainly in the Sheffield and surrounding areas. The collection was created by Fred Holmes who was a manager for Jasper Redfern of Sheffield, a pioneer of early film and exhibition. Jasper Redfern was the first man to show films in Sheffield. Also included in the collection is correspondence between Fred Holmes and Jasper Redfern.

Dates: c1895 - 1925

Front Sheet of Troy (Ohio) Daily News, 8 September 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.2
Scope and Contents

Single front sheet of the Troy [Ohio] Daily News, with no apparent connection to the Denvers.

Dates: 8 September 1956

Funeral Cards, 1877 - 1885

 File
Reference code: 178Z64.1
Scope and Contents

Funeral cards for George Walter Poole, Henry James Mayer and Alexander Billington. Black and silver borders, some illustrations and text.

Dates: 1877 - 1885