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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1166 Collections and/or Records:

Neil Calladine Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0012
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 6 black and white photographs of fairgrounds and 8 audio cassette recordings of interviews with showpeople from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: c1920 - 1979; 1993

New Bar Room Film, 17 January 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.13
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 110]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise. Film showing comedy a bar brawl.

Dates: 17 January 1895

New Corn Exchange Poster, Monday 31 March 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.22
Scope and Contents Rochester. Mr Joseph Poole's Myriorama, Picturesque Trips Abroad to All Parts of the Globe, The Nile Expedition, Staley in Africa, The Falls of Niagara, The Goodwin Sands, London by Day and Night, The Queen's Visit to Westminster Abbey, Ireland, Lakes of Killarney, Scenes of Liverpool, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Alvantee, Mr Harry Stewart, Professor le Ray, Miss Jessie Arnelli, Le Petite Madlle. De Lisle, Mr R.H.A. Williams, Mr Bob Desmond, Mr C.W. Wilmott. Blue type on white...
Dates: Monday 31 March 1890

News of the World Newspaper Cutting of Boxers and Referee Mickey Vann, 3 October 1993

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.13
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting from News of the World, of boxing fights showing fighters with referee, inscribed in Biro pen, ‘my son referee Micky Vann.’

Dates: 3 October 1993

News of the World Newspaper Cutting of Ricky Hatton and Mickey Vann, c1997 - 2002

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.14
Scope and Contents

Undated newspaper cutting from News of the World entitled ‘Hat’ll Do,’ showing Ricky Hatton and referee Mickey Vann.

Dates: c1997 - 2002

Newsletters, January 2021 - October 2023

 Series
Reference code: 178U11
Scope and Contents

These records comprise the Showmen's Guild digital newsletters and contain copies of attached digital documents including information related to local authority and government legislation and decissions during the Covid-19 pandemic and after, correspondence, restrictions, guidelines to the sector, cost of fuel and other issues.

Dates: January 2021 - October 2023

Newspaper and Magazine Cuttings on Circus, 1897 - 2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G21.95
Scope and Contents Newspaper cuttings and journals containing circus related articles on a range to topics including; animal rights, the death of Gordon Howes lion tamer, the Great Wallenda, George Sanger and Poppy Ginnett's wedding, other articles on Lord George Sanger and the Sanger Circus, The Smart Circus, Carlos Rosaire and Tina Paolo's wedding, King Ohmy's death, the death of Carmer Rosaire, the Paolo family, Circus Krone, Orfei Circus, Koringa, Circus Sarrasani, World War 2, Barbette, Omi, the Fossett...
Dates: 1897 - 2005

Newspaper Article on Lord George Sanger and His Circus, c1832 - 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178G25.4
Scope and Contents

The greatest show on earth: Lord George Sanger and his Circus, Croft-Cooke, R. Cutting of chapter from Chambers Journal, 3p.p.

Dates: c1832 - 1956

Newspaper Article on Tommy Fossett, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178G25.3
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of article about Tommy Fossett, 2p.p.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

Newspaper Cut-Out of David Hamilton, 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178G32.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cut-out featuring picture of David Hamilton as Ringmaster for Chipperfield’s Circus Christmas show on Thames TV, with Kathy Mackinnon.

Dates: 1976

Newspaper Cutting About Messrs. Poole's Diorama, 30 November 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178G56.2
Scope and Contents

Diorama and Variety Entertainment at the Town Hall. Holbein's Visitors' List and Court Directory. Article about Messrs. Poole's diorama and variety show,

Dates: 30 November 1885

Newspaper Cutting About the Ohmy Family and Circus, c1880 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178G25.7
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting and photocopies regarding Ohmy’s circus and family.

Dates: c1880 - 1999

Newspaper Cutting Advertising the Denvers' Act, c1953 - 1957

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.18
Scope and Contents

Undated newspaper cutting from an unknown newspaper featuring an advert for The Denvers in the United States of America and inviting bookings for their return to the United Kingdom.

Dates: c1953 - 1957

Newspaper Cutting Concerning the Gatineau Club, Canada, 14 August 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting from Canadian newspaper; the Denvers are mentioned in an article about acts at the Gatineau Club.

Dates: 14 August 1951

Newspaper Cutting for the South Texas State Fair Revue, c1955 - 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.11
Scope and Contents

Undated cutting from unknown newspaper advertising the South Texas State Fair Revue, featuring the Denvers and with a photograph of Olga Denver.

Dates: c1955 - 1956

Newspaper Cutting from the Performer Advertising the Denvers, 29 July 1948

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.21
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting from ‘The Performer’ advertising the availability of the Knife-Throwing Denvers in the near future, featuring headlines from recent newspapers which refer to an accident to Ella Denver during the act; includes a photograph..

Dates: 29 July 1948

Newspaper Cutting Mentioning the Denvers' Act, 21 November 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.6
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting mentioning the Denvers' act; article entitled 'Amateurs Give Pros Lesson at Box Office.'

Dates: 21 November 1956

Newspaper Cutting of a Review of a Montreal Bellevue Casino Show, 4 August 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.7
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting dated 4 August [year unknown, but likely 1951]; review of show at the Montreal Bellevue Casino, mentioning the Denvers.

Dates: 4 August 1951

Newspaper Cutting of Hal and Olga Denver, c1948 - 1968

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.9
Scope and Contents

Undated cutting from unknown newspaper featuring photograph of Hal and Olga Denver, entitled ‘Knife-Throwing Couple’s Nerve: For the First Time His Skill Skipped.’

Dates: c1948 - 1968

Newspaper Cuttings, 1976 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178G32
Scope and Contents

Various newspaper cuttings on circus and showmen, including Billy Smart's Circus and Gerry Cottle.

Dates: 1976 - 1979