Skip to main content

Showman

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1141 Collections and/or Records:

Marriage Certificate for Richard Monte and Caroline Williams, 12 January 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178Q10.2
Scope and Contents

Scanned copy of the marriage certificate for Richard Monte and Caroline Williams, married 12 January 1899.

Dates: 12 January 1899

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999

Martin Burridge Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0007
Scope and Contents

Small collection of black and white photographs of fairground personalities in Devon and Cornwall taken by Martin Burridge.

Dates: 1988 - 1994

Mazelly-Miller Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0191
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and some documents belonging to the Mazelly and Miller fairground families including documents related to WWI and a ditty box.

Dates: c1870 - 1999

McIndoe Family Photographs, c1880 - 1969

 Sub-Fonds
Reference code: 178C134.15-28
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photograhs related to the McIndoe fairground showman family.

Dates: c1880 - 1969

Mega Rides Theme Park presented by Anderton and Rowland’s Poster, 3 - 26 February c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.19
Scope and Contents

New Abbot Racecourse. Colour photolithograph showing rides in motion and big top. Printed by Baileysprinters.

Dates: 3 - 26 February c1980s

Membership Cards, 1924 - 1974

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178Z52.1
Scope and Contents

Showmen's Guild, Midland Section membership cards for J. Dobson, Tom Dobson senior and S. Dobson.

Dates: 1924 - 1974

Memberships, Appeals and Subscriptions Ledger, 1949 - 1971

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 3: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.15
Scope and Contents

Ledger containing membership returns by Showmen't Guild sectiona and breakdown of voting memberships by section of the Showmen's Guild. Manuscript.

Dates: 1949 - 1971

Memorandum of Agreement for Performance at Shrewsbury Musical and Floral Fete, 31 May 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.76
Scope and Contents

Memorandum of agreement between John Tipton for Shrewsbury Musical and Floral Fete, and the Knife Throwing Denvers, to perform on 17 August 1960; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 31 May 1960

Memorandum on Travelling Fairs, February - March 2000

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.48
Scope and Contents

Memorandum to the Environment Sub-Committee of Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee on Travelling Fairs and the inclusion of the showmen in town planning, prepared by David J. Loveday.

Dates: February - March 2000

Memorial Card for Thomas Norman (Noakes), c1930

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Q4.2
Scope and Contents

Memorial card for Thomas Norman (Noakes) ‘the Silver King,’ who died on 24 August 1930; typescript and illustrated, 2pp.

Dates: c1930

Memos and Coming Events Book, 1933

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.44
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing coming events, a paper on the original and utility of British fairs including information about legislation and hawkers, pedlars, flash lights, rides and stalls, vehicles, gypsies, animals, penalties, waste, music, dancing and theatre licences, shows, gaming, the education of children and taxation, correspondence with the Town and Country Planning Divisions, the Public Health Act 1936 and the control of moveable dwellings and pleasure fair bye-laws.

Dates: 1933

Memphis on Mississippi: Souvenir Programme, 21 - 26 September 1956

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

Printed souvenir programme, advertising exhibitions, attractions, acts and contests, for the Mid South Fair Centennial. The Sensational Denvers', performed three shows daily as part of the Riverboat Follies (See pages 38-39). Blue cover with black, white, yellow and red illustrations and text, black text inside, and illustrated with black and white photographs, 66pp.

Dates: 21 - 26 September 1956

Mental Health Liaison Officer Training Pack, 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178O3.1
Scope and Contents Training pack, containing information on the role and responsibilities of a Mental Health Liaison Officer and guidance on the three step referral process of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity produced for Showmen's Guild representatives by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity in partnership with Epic Assist Charity Scotland. Also includes blank business cards designed to be handed out by Mental Health Liaison Officers. Items are contained in a light pink folder, with the...
Dates: 2023

Mental Health Support in Thurrock Notice, 28 September [2023]

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178I32.3
Scope and Contents

Printed notice, advertising a mental health support event to be held at the Buckles Lane Showman Site in Thurrock, attended by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Blue background, white text and logos of organisation attending the event, 1p.

Dates: 28 September [2023]

Message Regarding Distribution of Jewellery and Money, c1937

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.62
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of unsigned, undated handwritten message, concerning distribution of jewellery and money, and naming Amy, Nellie, Hilda, Laura, Brenda, Ella, Olive[?], and Ralph; manuscript, 1p.

Dates: c1937

Messrs J. and G. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, c1880

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.9
Scope and Contents Druid's Hall, Redruth, Monday 4 October, until Saturday 16 October, Depicting the most important events during the last three years in the East, also Afghan and Zulu wars, Map of Europe, The journey through India, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Mrs. Hartwell, singing act, Mr. T. Maclangan, impersonation act, Mr. Oscar J. Hartwell, late of the Royal Poytechnic Institution, London, The band conducted by Mr. Carl Webb. Black type on yellow background with line border on front covern inside...
Dates: c1880

Messrs. Poole and Young Great Dioramas Programme, c1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.27
Scope and Contents

Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, Overland route to India, Mr Davies, lecturer, Mr C. Montgomery, Miss Blandford, Mr Bond, Mr Walters, Mr French. Black print on light pink background with simple black line border on front cover, inside programme, on back cover lising of variety acts and illustration of cherub. Printed by Stafford and Co., Steam Printing Works, Nottingham, 2p.p

Dates: c1889

Messrs. Poole and Young New Dioramic Programme, 4 August 1879

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.19
Scope and Contents Grand Concert Hall and Skating Rink, West Street, Brighton, Zulu War, Russia, Turkey, Cyprus, India, Afghanistan, Germany, Europe, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Mable de Verne, singing act, Mr Frank Freeland, impresonation act, Professor Alexander, ventriloquist act, The band conducted by Mr Jas. Montague. Blue type on pink background and wavy border on the front cover, inside programme, on back cover Liverpool press reviews and listing of variety acts. Printed by Stafford and...
Dates: 4 August 1879

Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 28 March 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.2
Scope and Contents Assambly Rooms, Cheltenham, General Sir F. Roberts' triumphal entry into Cabul with the British Forces, Messrs. Poole Bros. new dioramic, Excursions depicting the most important events of the last two years in Afghanistan and South Africa, The new exhibition illustrating a journey to the capitals of Europe, Scenes in St. Petersburgh, Tour of the Swiss Alps, Opinions of the Bristol Press, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Jennie Bowmaker, singing act, The Great Maclagan, impersonation...
Dates: 28 March 1881