Showman
Found in 1164 Collections and/or Records:
Majorca Film, 1960
Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family holidays abroad. 8mm format. No leader. Silent. Colour.
Majorca: Ladybird Film, 1971
Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family holidays abroad. Super8 format. Silent. Colour.
Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection
This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings
Manuscript Notes, c1940 - 1960
Typescript account beginning, 'Daiquiris, Hemmingway's fav[ourite] bevy…', thought to be written by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver). Includes descriptions of a visit to Cuba. Accompanied by a photocopy of a photograph of Hal and Olga Denver wearing Cuban style outfits, 2pp.
Maplesone Brothers' Great Panorama of America and Canada Programme, c1883
Margaret Whitaker Collection
Fairground drawings and photographs by Margaret Whitaker.
Market Hall Poster, Monday 6 August 1883
St. Austell. Entry of Sir Garnet Wolseley with British Forces into Cairo. Alexandria Bombardment on Fire and in Ruins, Poole's World Diorama, Events in Egypt, Review of British Troops, Mr Harry Stewart, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Oscar Hartwell, Poole's Splendid Bands. Black type on stripey orange and white background. Printed by Theophilus Crever, Steam Printer, Unition Street, Phymouth.
Marriage Certificate, 2 July 1884
Photocopy of James Williams and Rachel Weston's marriage certificate.
Marriage Certificate for Richard Monte and Caroline Williams, 12 January 1899
Scanned copy of the marriage certificate for Richard Monte and Caroline Williams, married 12 January 1899.
Marshall and Scott Family Collection
Martin Burridge Collection
Small collection of black and white photographs of fairground personalities in Devon and Cornwall taken by Martin Burridge.
Mazelly-Miller Family Collection
Black and white photographs and some documents belonging to the Mazelly and Miller fairground families including documents related to WWI and a ditty box.
McIndoe Family Photographs, c1880 - 1969
Black and white and colour photograhs related to the McIndoe fairground showman family.
Mega Rides Theme Park presented by Anderton and Rowland’s Poster, 3 - 26 February c1980s
New Abbot Racecourse. Colour photolithograph showing rides in motion and big top. Printed by Baileysprinters.
Membership Cards, 1924 - 1974
Showmen's Guild, Midland Section membership cards for J. Dobson, Tom Dobson senior and S. Dobson.
Memberships, Appeals and Subscriptions Ledger, 1949 - 1971
Ledger containing membership returns by Showmen't Guild sectiona and breakdown of voting memberships by section of the Showmen's Guild. Manuscript.
Memorandum of Agreement for Performance at Shrewsbury Musical and Floral Fete, 31 May 1960
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.
Memorandum on Travelling Fairs, February - March 2000
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.
Memorial Card for Thomas Norman (Noakes), c1930
Memorial card for Thomas Norman (Noakes) ‘the Silver King,’ who died on 24 August 1930; typescript and illustrated, 2pp.
Memos and Coming Events Book, 1933
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.