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Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

Hal Norman Rodeo Times Action Act Advertisement Mock-Up, c1948 - 1952

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.7
Scope and Contents

This item is thought to be a mock-up for a leaflet or handbill advertising, Ralph Norman's wild west act. Includes a photograph of Ralph Norman, images of cowboys, an American flag and the words: 'Hal [Norman]. Rodeo Times Action Act', 1p.

Dates: c1948 - 1952

Hal Recalls a Showbiz Life Among the Stars Newspaper Cutting, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.10
Scope and Contents

Undated cutting from unknown newspaper; article by Philip Hoskins.

Dates: c1970 - 1990

Hal's Hot Stuff Newspaper Cutting from Weekend, 20 - 24 November 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.20
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting of a double spread colour feature, from Weekend, entitled ‘Hal’s Hot Stuff’, on Hal & Olga Denver’s act; four colour photographs.

Dates: 20 - 24 November 1957

Hamburg Film, 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.17
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1970

Hamilton and Overend's New Patented Royal Panorama Programme, c1876 - 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.26
Scope and Contents Grecian Hall, Barnstaple, The war, The German Rhine at sunrise, The falls of Schaffhausan, The lake of Constance, The Bavarian mountains, Kehl on the Rhine, Imperial Paris, The river Seine, Notre Dame, The heights of Monmartre and St. Denis, Berlin, The Anhault railway station, The heights of Spicheren, The battler of Wissenberg, The Prussian attack, The Landwehr, The town of Forbach, The Thanksgiving Day, St. Paul's, Grand Triumphal Arch, The Prince of Wales, The Queen, Conclusion of the...
Dates: c1876 - 1882

Hamilton's Excursions and Panstereorama of Passing Events Programme, c1880

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.11
Scope and Contents Britain's glories on sea and land, Africa, Waterloo, Balaclava, Rorke's Drift, Egypt, Trafalgar, Ye Story of Dick Whittington by James J. Blood. Red type on off white background and black and white illustrations of a cavalry charge, a man's portrait in a shield with militaria and flags behind, a large sailing ship, a steam ship and a red and black border on the front cover, inside programme, Dick Whittington's play and commercial advertising for The White Star Line steamer, on back cover...
Dates: c1880

Hamilton's New Excursions Programme, c1880

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.10
Scope and Contents

Introductory tableau showing California, London, Crossing the Channel, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Constantinople, Ceylon, Washington, Southampton to Trasvaal, The Cotterells, comedy act, Miss Trixy Holland, comedy act, Arnetti, musical act, Walter Roselle, ventriloquist, Sid Colenza, comedy act, Godfrey Martin's latest cinematoscope. Black type on green background and two small illustraton of men in tailcoats, contains hand written annotations. Printed by Leader Printing Works, Lincoln, 2p.p.

Dates: c1880

Hamilton's Tour Around The World Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.28
Scope and Contents

Charing Cross to China, China to San Francisco, San Francisco to New York, New York to St. Pancras via Liverpool, Afghanistan. Blue type on off white background with knot border on front cover, inside guide to the show, on back cover lyrics of songs sung by W.C. Mappin and Mr L. Travers. Printed by Thornton and Pattinson, Printers Etc., Scale Lane, Hull, 2p.p

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Handbill for Empire Theatre, Swansea, 8 March 1954

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.5
Scope and Contents

Handbill for Empire Swansea, on Monday 8 March [no year given; likely 1954], with the Famous Knife Throwing Denvers on the bill.

Dates: 8 March 1954

Handbill for New Cross Empire, 13 September 1937

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.7
Scope and Contents

Small handbill, torn in half, for New Cross Empire, 13 September 1937, with the Knife Throwing Denvers on the bill; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 13 September 1937

Handbill for the Great American Circus and Variety Round-up, c1940 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.3
Scope and Contents

Bill of 'The Great American Circus & Western Variety Round-up' [continental wonder show], with the ‘Sensational Hatchet Man’ billed; illustrated, 3pp.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Handbill for the Palace, Grimsby, 3 May 1954

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.8
Scope and Contents

Handbill for the Palace, Grimsby, 3 May 1954, with the Knife Throwing Denvers on the bill; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 3 May 1954

Handbill for the Palace Leicester, c1954

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.1
Scope and Contents

Bill for the Palace, Leicester, week beginning 26 July 1954, with the knife-throwing Denvers on the bill; yellow and black print on white background, 1p.

Dates: c1954

Handbill for the Royal South African Circus, c1940 - 1947

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.63
Scope and Contents

Upper half of small handbill for the Royal South African circus, with a picture of Ella Norman [?] on the reverse surrounded by knives.

Dates: c1940 - 1947

Handbills, 1882 - 2017

 Series
Reference code: 178T47
Scope and Contents

Handbills for Brick Lane Music Hall, Admission All Classes, Colston Hall, Harry H. Hamilton, Wilton's Music Hall, Player's Theatre, Hoxton Hall.

Dates: 1882 - 2017

Handbills, c1937 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178T29
Scope and Contents

Handbills and other advertisements for performances of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) and his wife, Olga Norman, who had a knife throwing act together, often known as The Sensational Denvers, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, notably in North America.

Dates: c1937 - 1970

Handsworth Feast Poster, 22 - 26 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.962
Scope and Contents

Handsworth Park. North. Multicoloured.

Dates: 22 - 26 August c1975

Handwritten Itinerary for United States Tour, July 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.22
Scope and Contents

Sheet of notepaper headed ‘The Sands, Hobbs, New Mexico’ with a handwritten list headed ‘Itinery’(sic) 1956 July, and listing dates and places in the United States; 1p..

Dates: July 1956

Handwritten List of Performance Dates and Venues in the United States, c1951 - 1959

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.17
Scope and Contents

Handwritten list of eight dates and venues in the United States of America, including two television shows found inside a booklet for the 7 Club; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1951 - 1959

Harrogate Whit Fair Poster, 23 - 31 May c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.969
Scope and Contents

Shaw’s Trailer Park, Knaresbrough. Shaw. Waltzer, Moonwalk. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 23 - 31 May c1975