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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1166 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Obituaries, Birth and Marriage Certificates

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Programmes

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection / Teaching Material

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]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection / Advertising Material

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole Bros. New Dioramic, Excursions Programme, 9 May 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.3
Scope and Contents Theatre Royal, Gloucester, 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: 9 May 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole, The World Programme, 25 September 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.1
Scope and Contents Public Hall, Smethwick, Entry of General Sir Garnet Wolseley into Cairo with British Forces, Alexandria bombarded, on fire and in ruins!, England to Malta, Turkey, Cyprus, The Holy Land, Egypt, Zululand, India, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany, Holland and Belgium, Bombardment of Alexandria, Scenes of Cairo and the Suez Canal, Mr J. Sullivan and Miss Josephine, excelsior black and white duologists and versatile artistes, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Horace Wilton, comic singing. Black type on...
Dates: 25 September 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole's Gigantic Pictorial Enterprise Programme, 14 August 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.18
Scope and Contents Exchange Rooms, New Street, Birmingham, Egypt and the world, Bombardment of Alexandria, Cairo, The Suez Canal, London, South Africa, Afghanistan, India, Assassination of the Szar, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Prince of Wales Minstrels, Mr Charles Ernest, singing act, Mr J. Richards, musical act, Mr Horace Wilton, comedy musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Oscar Hartwell, The orchestra conducted by Mr B. Simpson. Black type on pink background with...
Dates: 14 August 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole's New Dioramic Excursions Programme, 17 October 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.17
Scope and Contents Temperance Hall, Tredegar, Afghanistan and South Africa, Capitals of Europe, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey in Europe, Constantinople, Cyprus, Entry of our Troops into Cabul under the command of General Roberts, The Ameer's Palace, General Burrows' disaster or great battle of Khussk-I-Nakhud, The Kojak-pass, City of Candahar, General Roberts great victory, The Kremlin, Viena, Berlin, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Messrs Henri and Pointer, musical act, Mr...
Dates: 17 October 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Metro Concessionary Fare Bus and Train Pass, c1990 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.29
Scope and Contents

Metro concessionary fare bus and train pass issued to Ralph Norman, expiring in 1999; includes photograph, 1p.

Dates: c1990 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Metro Permit Half Fare Bus and Train Pass, 1993

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.30
Scope and Contents

Metro permit half fare bus and train pass issued to Ralph Norman; includes photograph, 1p.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Michelle Leonard Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0190
Scope and Contents

Material related to fairground children's education and showmen census research, also contains work done for the government about showmen and the Showmen Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: c1990 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Michelle Leonard's Business Records, 1998 - 2003

 File — Box Michelle Leonard Box 2: Series 178H41
Reference code: 178H41.1
Scope and Contents Personal business records including correspondence between Michelle Leonard and the Showmen's Guild, the University of Sheffield and other education officers, invitations to the launch of EFECOT's (European Federation for the Education of the Children of Occupational Travellers) CD and an special event for A Centure of Fairground Memories, information about becoming an Education Liaison Officer for the Guild, correspondence relating to expenses and meetings, paperwork regarding Michelle's...
Dates: 1998 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Michelle Leonard Collection / Business Records

Mid-South Fair Centennial Souvenir Programme, September 1956

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

Mid-South Fair Centennial 21-29 September 1956 fold out souvenir programme, with the Denvers mentioned as part of Entertainment in Riverboat Follies; 5pp.

Dates: September 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Programmes

Midland Showman's Mutual Agreement Committee Minutes, 1940 - 1951

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 3: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.14
Scope and Contents

Bound minutes of meetings in red notebook containing list of chairmen and committee members and discussing arrangements for fairs, subscriptions, accounts, war service, and some attached documents including correspondence related to meetings, the Sixteenth Annual report. Manuscript.

Dates: 1940 - 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records / Minutes of Meetings of the Showmen's Guild

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