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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:

Programmes, 1970 - 1981

 Series
Reference code: 178K41
Scope and Contents

Programmes for various British and international circuses including Billy Russell's, Blackpool Tower, Fossett's, Chipperfield's and the Toni Boltini's Circus.

Dates: 1970 - 1981

Programmes , 1881 - 2016

 Series
Reference code: 178K53
Scope and Contents

Pre-Film and variety and music hall programmes mainly related to the travelling shows of Joseph Poole and Harry Poole, Harry H. Hamilton, Mapleston Brothers and Adams but it also includes other showmen.

Dates: 1881 - 2016

Programmes, c1800 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178K43
Scope and Contents

A collection of mainly British and international circus programmes and some variety and music hall programmes containing circus acts.

Dates: c1800 - 2019

Programmes, 1975 - 2004

 Series
Reference code: 178K57
Scope and Contents

Souvenir newspapers relating to the history of the Goose Fair, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.

Dates: 1975 - 2004

Programmes, 1932 - 1960

 Series
Reference code: 178K36
Scope and Contents

Show and event programmes featuring performances by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) and his wife, Olga Norman, who performed a knife throwing act together, often known as The Sensational Denvers.

Dates: 1932 - 1960

Promotional Photographs, c2022 - 2023

 File — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178C142.1
Scope and Contents

Colour postcards and photographs, showing activities and events of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. These photographs feature representatives of the charity, including Sheldon Chadwick, who was the founder and chairman of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: c2022 - 2023

Public Notice Proclamation, 13 December 1836

 Item
Reference code: 178S5.2
Scope and Contents

Notice is given that Pablo Fanque's Benefit is fixed for Tuesday 13th December 1836. Black type on off white background with coat of arms on top centre and description of event. Printed by W. Scraggs Printer, Cork.

Dates: 13 December 1836

Publicity Card for Plainsman Hotel, Lubbock Texas, c1955

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.12
Scope and Contents

Publicity card for Plainsman Hotel, Lubbock, Texas [the Denvers performed in Lubbock in 1955]; illustrated, 1p.

Dates: c1955

Pudsey Feast Poster, 13 - 21 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.904
Scope and Contents

J. Ling. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 13 - 21 August c1975

Pudsey Feast Poster, 12 - 20 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.936
Scope and Contents

J. Ling. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 12 - 20 August c1975

Queen's Hall Xmas and New Year Fun Fair Poster, 19 December - 11 January c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.915
Scope and Contents

Doubtfire. Colour type on white background.

Dates: 19 December - 11 January c1975

Questionnaries About Fairs, 1929

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 10: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.50
Scope and Contents

Questionnaires bound in two volumens. Volume 1 contains questionnaire numbers 1 to 192 and volume 2 questionnaires number 338 to 495. The questionnaire asks for information on the list of fairs held in England and Wales including information about amounts, types, dates and closing times.

Dates: 1929

Ralph Norman and Olga Frei Certified Copy of an Entry of Marriage, 2 March 1953

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Q4.7
Scope and Contents

Certified copy of an entry of marriage for Ralph Norman (formerly Ralph Rudolf Norman Noakes), variety artiste, and Margaret Olga Frei, variety artiste, registered at Lambeth Registry Office.

Dates: 2 March 1953

Ralph Norman Engagement Diary, 1944

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178L9.1
Scope and Contents

Pocket engagement diary, kept by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver). Includes a list of the venues and places he performed in 1944. Diary printed for members of the Variety Artistes' Federation.

Dates: 1944

Ralph Norman Engagement Diary, 1946

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178L9.2
Scope and Contents

Pocket engagement diary, kept by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver). Includes a list of the venues and places he performed in 1946. Diary printed for members of the Variety Artistes' Federation.

Dates: 1946

Ralph Norman Engagement Diary, 1947

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178L9.3
Scope and Contents

Pocket engagement diary, kept by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver). Includes a list of the venues and places he performed in 1947. Diary printed for members of the Variety Artistes' Federation.

Dates: 1947

Ralph Norman Exercise Book, c1940 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178P5.2
Scope and Contents

Blue exercise book, containing handwritten notes, draft poems and plays, thought to be kept by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Dates: c1940 - 1994

Ralph Norman Memo Book, c1940 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178P5.1
Scope and Contents

Red ‘Silvine’ memo book containing handwritten notes, with number puzzles, tricks, personal reflections, notes on the mafia, knife throwing, and parachute jumps, and notes for patter(?), compiled by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).

Dates: c1940 - 1994

Ralph Norman Oral History Recording, c1980 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178E18.1
Scope and Contents

Cassette tape containing a recording of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) speaking about his life and career as a knife thrower, and his travels in the United States of America.

Dates: c1980 - 1994

Ralph Rudolf Norman Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth, 14 November 1950

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Q4.3
Scope and Contents

Certified copy of an entry of birth for Ralph Rudolf Norman, born on 1 October 1909, son of Thomas Norman Noakes, auctioneer, and Any Noakes (formerly Rayner) registered at St. George the Martyr West in Southwark, London.

Dates: 14 November 1950