Showman
Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:
Photographs, c1904 - 1989
Black and white and colour photographs and contact prints of members, presidents and vice-presidents of the Guild, meetings and luncheons, fairgrounds, fairground opening ceremonies, images of the Royal family visiting the fairground, social and formal events, fairground rides and sideshows, transport, an album containing photographs of street views and recreation grounds and a photograph of The Fun of the Fair spitfire.
Photographs, 1950 - 1970
Black and white prints of lorries, rides and shows taken at various fairs in the South. Includes preservation vehicles from farming and industry and some circus images.
Photographs, c1824 - 1910
Glass lantern photographs and magic lantern slides in a wooden frame showing images of the Sheffield Flood, York Exhibition of 1866 and various examples of engineering and architecture including Clifton Suspension Bridge and Lincoln Cathedral, also some hand painted scenes, jokes, topographical views and other themes. Produced by William Pumphrey of York. The slides were part of George William's magic lantern show, while the photographs were produced by him once he became a photographer.
Photographs, c1920 - 1979
Black and white photographs of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire fairgrounds and some showmen.
Photographs, 1950 - 1999
Colour and black and white photographs and negatives of fairs, showmen and women and the O'Connor family.
Photographs, 1999
Photographs, c2022 - 2023
Photographs relating to the activities and events of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.
Photographs, c1900 - 1994
Photographs relating to the life and career of knife thrower, Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), together with photographs of family members, notably his father, Tom Norman, as well as family occasions and weddings, presumably collected by him and dated approximately from 1990 to his death in 1994.
Photographs and Negatives, 1977 - 1978
Black and white photographs of fairground people by Bob Chase, produced for his final university year project, also includes contact prints, negatives and notes
Photographs and Postcards, c1800 - 1999
Black and white and colour photographs, negatives and photographic albums mainly containing images of British circus, circus performers, animals and circus personalities but also some menageries such as Bostock and Wombwell and other associated entertainments and non-British circuses taken by David Jamieson, Lindsay Temple, Den Curtis, Capt. Middleton, Jack Niblett and other photographers.
Photographs and Postcards, c1900 - 1929
Black and white and colour photographs and postcards
Photographs and Postcards, c1899 - 1969
Photographs, postcards and negatives of fairgrounds taken by Rowland Scott and other fairground enthusiasts.
Photographs and Postcards, 1908 - 1975
Black and white photographs and postcards of the Ohmy, the Smart and the Sanger circuses and family members, including John Sanger in sailor’s uniform. Also a variety of circus performers including Mme. Morelli from the Bostock menagerie. Many of the postcards have been used for correspondence.
Photographs and Postcards, 1902 - 1951
Photographic albums and photograhs showing the Decar family, circus performers and acts, including animals and images of different locations around the world.
Photographs and Postcards, c1898 - 1926
Black and white and colour photographs and postcards depicting the Monte-Williams family.
Photographs and Postcards Related to Pre-Cinema Shows and Early Cinema, Showpeople and Performers, c1900 - 1929
Black and white and colour photographs and postcards of performers including dwarves, blackface performer, a white face pierrot and Du'calion, the interior of a theatre, a photograph of the Parade at Newport, Isle of Wight, photographs of Poole's myriorama, employess and brass band and a small family photo album.
Photographs of Circus Performers and Showmen, 1903
Black and white photographs of circus performers and personalities including a portrait of Buffalo Bill dedicated to Lord George Sanger and Sanger's Britannia tableau waggon.
Photographs of Southampton and Gosport Fairs, 1999
Black and white photographs of fairground rides taken by Michelle Leonard.
Photographs of the O'Connor Family, 1950 - 1970
Black and white copies of photographs and negatives relating to the O’Connor family taken at Morecambe Winter Gardens.