Showman
Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:
Gomp-Ertz Grand Diorama Programme, c1882
Gompertz's Gigantic Diorama Poster, c1880 - 1899
Corn Exchange, Braintree. Garibaldi's Campaign in Italy and Sicily, Mr Albert Smith's panorama of the tour up the Rhine. Black type on off white background.
Gompertz's Panorama Tickets, c1852
Tickets for Gompertz's panorama show. Black type on yellow and pink backgrounds.
Goose Fair: A Bygone Special, 24 September 2004
An edition of the Nottingham Post titled, 'Goose Fair: A Bygone Special'. Includes articles on the history of the Goose Fair. Illustrated with reproductions of advertisements and photographs, 31pp.
Goose Fair Newspaper Cuttings, 1960 - 1990
Newspaper cuttings, relating to the history of the Goose Fair, compiled by Eleanor Rayner. Includes articles taken from the Nottingham Guardian (1960 and 1962), and The World's Fair (1983, 1984 and 1990).
Graham Downie Collection
This collection contains photographs of ex-service showmen taking part in the 1994 Remembrance Day Parade, trade literature, calendars, posters, a monograph from the Alcester & District Local History Society and Charlie Merrin's paperwork for the 1989 centenary fair in Hyde Park.
Gravesend, Witney, Mitcham, Hastings, Cheltenham Film, 1960
Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of British fairs. 8mm format. No leader. Silent
Greasborough and Kimberworth Fair Poster, 30 May - 3 June c1975
St Paul’s Playing Field. North. Waltzer, Ark, Dodgems. Multicoloured.
Great Colston Hall Poster , c1893 - 1895
Great Colston Hall Poster, January 1894
Bristol. Brown type on yellow background listing Joseph Poole's sights of the world, Off with 'em by Mr Poole's Minstrels, Venice, Chicago, Loss of the H.M Ship Victoria, Poole's Variety Confederation, Poole's Popular Programme, Mr Fred Mayer, Miss Dent, Mr A.W. Hallo, Miss May Finch, Spence & Wright, Mr Somers, Miss May Finch, Pongo, Seeblod & Dent, Horton & Linder, Beno. Printed by Fry Bros, Printers, Broad Quay, Bristol.
Grimsby May Fair Poster, 12 - 22 May c1975
Victoria Street. Doubtfire. Red and blue type on white background.
Grimsby May Fair Poster, 11 - 21 May c1975
T. Holland. Red and blue type on white background.
Grimsby May Fair Poster, 13 - 20 May c1975
Victoria Street. Doubtfire. Red and blue type on white background.
Guide Book of Charles W. and John R. Poole Latest Myriorama, c1920 - 1929
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen and Boaters Craft Makers Report, July 2023
Hailsham Gala Programme, 10 June - 15 September 1960
Printed programme for Hailsham Gala. The middle page of the programme includes an advertisement for The Sensational Denvers', who performed at the event titled, 'The Knife Throwing Denvers: Rope Spinning, Bullwhips, Knife and Hatchet Throwing, Flaming Torches' (Red text and photograph on cream background). There is also a photograph of Olga Denver on the front cover of the programme (Red photograph on a yellow background). Blue and red text inside, 60pp.
Hal Denver's Cowboy Hat and Boots, c1950 - 1960
White leather cowboy boots and a black cowboy hat, worn on stage by knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).
Hal Denver's Cowboy Jacket, Trousers and Belts, c1950 - 1960
Male cowboy costume (cream with green decorations), including a jacket and a pair of trousers, two decorative belts, and two neckties, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).
Hal Denver's Cowboy Shirt and Trousers, c1950 - 1960
Male cowboy costume (cream with red decorations), including a shirt and pair of trousers, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman). Accompanied by one female costume comprising a golden sequined bra and mini skirt with tassels, possibly worn by Hal Denver's assistant, Olga Denver.
Hal Denver's Cowboy Shirt, Trousers and Belts, c1950 - 1960
Male cowboy costume, including a shirt, pair of trousers and a decorative belt, worn by Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).