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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

Posters, c1880 - 1899

 Series
Reference code: 178R53
Scope and Contents

Poster related to the Poole family film shows, Gompertz's diorama and other early cinema travelling shows and venues.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Priddy Fair Film, 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178D2.1
Scope and Contents

Film documentary of the Priddy Fair in Somerset produced by Journey Productions, made by Liz Gray and Steve Sklair and sponsored by the Fairground Association of Great Britain. Featuring showman John Cole. VHS PAL tape format.

Dates: 1983

Proclamations, 1836 - 1888

 Series
Reference code: 178S5
Scope and Contents

Proclamations announcing Pablo Fanque's benefit event and speaches and appearances about the horse killing wolves incident at Lord George Sanger's theatre.

Dates: 1836 - 1888

Programme of Acts, Featuring the Sensational Denvers' Act, c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.64
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard-sized card featuring a photo of the Sensational Denvers’ Act on one side and a programme of acts on the reverse with the Denvers at third and eighth on the bill.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Programme of Performers at the Clubs at Vincent Air Force Base, Arizona, c1956

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

Programme of the week's performers at the clubs at Vincent Air Force Base, Arizona, listing the Denvers on Wednesday and Thursday [17 - 18 October 1956].

Dates: c1956

Programme Souvenir De La Exposition Regionale: Agricole - Commerciale - Industrielle, 1951

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178K36.6
Scope and Contents

Printed souvenir programme for an agricultural fair organised by Societe Cooperative Agricole de Chicoutimi, France. The Sensational Denvers' performed their knife throwing act at this event, and the programme includes information about their performance, illustrated with three black and white photographs of Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman), and his assistant, Olga. Cream booklet, with red and green illustrations and text on the cover, and black text and images inside, 33pp.

Dates: 1951

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, 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 , 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, 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

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

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