Showman
Found in 1164 Collections and/or Records:
Norman Family Photographs, c1900 - 1994
Normanton Gala and Fun Fair Poster, 8 - 16 September c1975
Hawhill Park. North. Red and blue type on white background.
Note of Synopsis of Hatchet Man, c1970 - 1990
Note of synopsis of ‘Hatchet Man’ by Hal Denver; typescript, 1p.
Note Regarding Discharge of Maintenance of Wife, c1955
Sheet of blue notepaper headed ‘Hal Denver Productions,’ with the front blank, and the reverse headed, ‘Discharge of maintenance of wife’. Handwritten note of meeting in chambers between Ralph Norman, Ella Norman, and Burrell on 2 June 1955 in which the order for maintenance is discharged with effect from 2 June 1955; manuscript, 1p.
Notebook and Pen, c2022 - 2023
Notebook, with a pen attached, produced to promote The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Brown cardboard cover made out of recycled paper, ruled pages inside. Includes black image on the cover of a fairground on the cover, with the following text in black: 'Show Smart', and the email address for The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.
Notebooks, c1940 - 1994
Notebooks kept by of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).
Oaks Park Fun Fair Poster, 21 - 30 August c1975
Sheffield. Ling. Waltzer, dodgem, Noah’s Ark, Divebomber, Big Wheel, Octopus, Ghost Train . Red and blue type on yellow background.
Oaks Park Spring Bank Holiday and Jubilee Fair Poster, 27 May - 11 June 1977
Beverley Racecourse, Sheffield. Shaw. Red and blue type on white background.
Obituaries, 2 December 1911
George Sanger's Obituary.
Obituaries and Funeral Cards, 1911 - 2019
Obituaries and funeral cards for George Sanger, Dame Laura Knight, Billy Merchant and Carmen Rosaire among others.
Obituaries, Birth and Marriage Certificates, 1925 - 1989
Material relating to the funerals of members of the Norman family, as well as copies of birth and marriage certificates of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).
Observer Magazine Article, 24 December 1978
Newspaper article with colour photographs on Gerry Cottle.
O'Connor-Toulmin Family Collection
The collection contains photographs, including early family photographs of the O'Connor family, contemporary research, journal articles and books written by Vanessa Toulmin. Also included in the collection are manuscripts and newspaper cuttings.
Offer of Contract for Performance at Granville Theatre, Fulham, 15 April 1969
Offer of contract dated from Central Office of Information to Hal and Olga Denver for performance at Granville Theatre, Fulham, on 17 April 1969; typescript, 1p.
Official Programme Inter-State Rodeo, 30 August - 2 September 1956
Printed programme for an Inter-State Rodeo, which was held at held at Walter Johnson Memorial Park, Coffeyville, Kansas. The Denvers' performed at this event (Event No. 10 on 2 September 1956). Colour illustration of a cowboy riding a bucking horse on the front cover, black text inside and illustrated with black and white photographs, and middle page includes a colour advertisement for Coca-Cola, 8pp.
Ohmy's Funeral Paperwork, 28 February 1942
Ohmy’s Funeral Paperwork. Administrative paperwork including a bill and receipt of payment from funeral directors for Claude Smith (Ohmy) funeral. Typescript and manuscript.
Ohmy's Grand Circus Programmes, c1800 - 1899
Black type on colour paper with decorative border on most and colour illustration of a woman in a long white dress and green cape and black and white portrait photographs of Ohmy on two programmes, most of them for performances at Bolton, most of them 1 page, some three fold, one 2 pages.
Old Nottingham Goose Fair: A Story in Pictures, 1975
Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, 'Old Nottingham Goose Fair: A Story in Pictures'. Includes a timeline covering the history of the Goose Fair from 1284. Illustrated with reproductions of advertisements and photographs of the fair taken between 1855 and 1950 47pp.
One of the Old School, c2005 - 2006
Typed transcription of an article, titled 'One of the Old School', concerning the life and career of actor and acrobat, James Rayner, written by Tom Norman for The World's Fair on 1 May 1926. The article also includes details of the acting career of James Rayner's late wife, Elizabeth Rayner (nee Parkin). Accompanied by two pages of photocopied photographs of unidentified members of the Rayner family, 4pp.
Opposition of Showmen's Guild Books, 1928 - 1931
Documents related to urban planning and the Guild's interactions with County Councils.