Showman
Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:
Programmes, 1970 - 1981
Programmes for various British and international circuses including Billy Russell's, Blackpool Tower, Fossett's, Chipperfield's and the Toni Boltini's Circus.
Programmes , 1881 - 2016
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.
Programmes, c1800 - 2019
A collection of mainly British and international circus programmes and some variety and music hall programmes containing circus acts.
Programmes, 1975 - 2004
Souvenir newspapers relating to the history of the Goose Fair, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.
Programmes, 1932 - 1960
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.
Promotional Photographs, c2022 - 2023
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.
Public Notice Proclamation, 13 December 1836
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.
Publicity Card for Plainsman Hotel, Lubbock Texas, c1955
Publicity card for Plainsman Hotel, Lubbock, Texas [the Denvers performed in Lubbock in 1955]; illustrated, 1p.
Pudsey Feast Poster, 13 - 21 August c1975
J. Ling. Red and black type on yellow background.
Pudsey Feast Poster, 12 - 20 August c1975
J. Ling. Red and black type on yellow background.
Queen's Hall Xmas and New Year Fun Fair Poster, 19 December - 11 January c1975
Doubtfire. Colour type on white background.
Questionnaries About Fairs, 1929
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.
Ralph Norman and Olga Frei Certified Copy of an Entry of Marriage, 2 March 1953
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.
Ralph Norman Engagement Diary, 1944
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.
Ralph Norman Engagement Diary, 1946
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.
Ralph Norman Engagement Diary, 1947
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.
Ralph Norman Exercise Book, c1940 - 1994
Blue exercise book, containing handwritten notes, draft poems and plays, thought to be kept by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver).
Ralph Norman Memo Book, c1940 - 1994
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).
Ralph Norman Oral History Recording, c1980 - 1994
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.
Ralph Rudolf Norman Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth, 14 November 1950
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.