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Showman

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0205
Content Description

Reports, training pack, event and promotional leaflets, merchandise (badges, notebook, flag and t-shirt) and photographs, relating to the work, activities and services offered by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity, compiled by founder and chairman, Sheldon Chadwick. Accompanied by two digital films made by the charity titled, ‘A Showmen’s Life’ and ‘I Want to Help’.

Dates: c2022 - 2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Showmen's Remembrance Article, 12 November 2003

 File — Box Michelle Leonard Box 1: Series 178B49
Reference code: 178B49.7
Scope and Contents

Article for the World's Fair about Showmen's remembrance day and parade, including colour photographs, 1p. and 19 photographs.

Dates: 12 November 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Michelle Leonard Collection / Research Material

Showmen's Suicide Prevention Postcard, c2022 - 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178I32.4
Scope and Contents

Promotional postcard, produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. White card, with a pink, brown and black image of two people replacing a tyre on a van, and black text that reads as follows: 'Showmen's Suicide Prevention: Can We Help?', 1p.

Dates: c2022 - 2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection / Advertising Material

Shufflebottom Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0014
Scope and Contents The main part of the collection consists of material relating to the Shufflebottom family and receipts and posters advertising their latest attractions. The second half of the collection relates to the Waddington family and Margaret Shufflebottom's later marriage to Arthur Bird.The Shufflebottom collection consists of photographs, diaries, albums, account books and assorted ephemera associated with the family's history on the fair. The photographic material dates from 1890 to the...
Dates: c1890 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Smart Circus Posters, c1946 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.52-140
Scope and Contents

Billy Smart's and David Smart's Circus posters.

Dates: c1946 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters

Smart Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.173-229
Scope and Contents

Smart Circus programmes, including Billy Smart Circus, David Smart Circus and Smart Circus Royal Performance Galas.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Smart Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0079
Scope and Contents

This collection contains posters, programmes, letters, film, business records and a large number of family and circus photographs. This unique family collection charts the history of the Smart family from their beginnings as fairground showmen to presenting one of the greatest British circuses.

Dates: c1880 - 2014
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Social Security Account Number for Hal Denver, c1951 - 1994

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.31
Scope and Contents

Social security account number for Hal Denver [undated, for United States?]; 1p.

Dates: c1951 - 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Various Material

Solicitor's Bill, February 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178Z26.2
Scope and Contents

Solicitors bill for extracting probate and distributing the estate of Herbert Sanger plus covering letter. Typescript, 8p.p.

Dates: February 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to the Ohmy and Sanger Families

Solicitors' Letter Concerning the Sale of Garforth House, 19 September 1985

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.71
Scope and Contents

Letter from Bromley & Walker, solicitors, to Ralph Norman, concerning the sale of Garforth House, Leeds; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 19 September 1985
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Solicitors' Letter Concerning the Sale of Garforth House and Removal of Caravan, 2 May 1986

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.72
Scope and Contents

Letter from Bromley & Walker, solicitors, to Ralph Norman, concerning the sale of Garforth House and the removal of the caravan from the grounds; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 2 May 1986
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Solicitors' Letter Regarding Correspondence From the Solicitors of Penman Literary Service, 5 March 1986

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.58
Scope and Contents

Letter from F Brearley of Bromley & Walker, solicitors, to Mr Ralph Norman concerning a letter from the solicitors of Penman Literary Service; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 5 March 1986
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Solicitors' Letter Regarding Mr Denver's Manuscript, 28 February 1986

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.59
Scope and Contents

Letter from A G Freeman & Son, solicitors of Penman Literary Service, to Messrs Bromley & Walker, solicitors, which explains the latter’s position regarding Mr Denver’s manuscript; typescript, 2pp.

Dates: 28 February 1986
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Solicitors' Letter to Ralph Norman Concerning Use of Land at Former Wife's Home, 6 August 1986

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.74
Scope and Contents

Letter from Bromley & Walker, solicitors, to Ralph Norman, concerning his use of land at the home of his former wife, Olga Frei Denver, until 31 August 1986; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 6 August 1986
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Solicitors' Letter to Solicitors Concerning Use of Land at Former Wife's Home by Ralph Norman, 5 August 1986

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178F17.73
Scope and Contents

Letter from Lupton Fawcett Bell Cumming & Co solicitors, to Bromley & Walker, solicitors, concerning Ralph Norman’s use of land at the home of his former wife, Olga Frei Denver, until 31 August 1986; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 5 August 1986
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Correspondence

Spain Film, 1969 - 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.13
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family holidays abroad. Super8 format, Photax brand. Silent. Colour.

Dates: 1969 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Bolesworth Collection / Film

St James Hall Poster, Saturday 27 July c1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.13
Scope and Contents

Plymouth. Joseph & George Poole all the entertainments, strange & Wilson's Excursions to Russia and Turkeyfor the benefit of Miss Alice Turner and Mr Fred Medex, comic musical sketch Two of a Trade, Freeland, for the benefit of Mr Carl Webb. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: Saturday 27 July c1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

St. James Hall Poster, Wednesday 24 June c1885

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.14
Scope and Contents Plymouth. Liet. Col. W. Newman, Lieut. Col.C. Lamour Curry, Major G.L. Mc.L. Farmer, Major G. A. Daubeny, Herat, Poole's Picturesque Trips Abroad, Egyptian Campaign, Soudan War, The Nile Expedition, Gen. Gondon at Khartoum, Gen. Stewart's Victori at Abu Klea, Death of Colonel Burnaby, Landing of the Australians at Suakim, Views of China and Russia, Concert Party, Miss Florence Garland, Mdlle. Alice Ries, Mr Chas Williams, Heaton Duval, Mr George Reade. Green type on yellow background....
Dates: Wednesday 24 June c1885
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Steam Fair, Oxford Fair, Linda in Spain, Brands Hatch Film, 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.18
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of British steam fairs and family holiday abroad. 8mm format. Silent. Colour.

Dates: 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Bolesworth Collection / Film

Stuart Hall Poster, c1880 - 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.19
Scope and Contents Cardiff. Messrs Poole's, late Poole & Young's new panorama The World, starting from England, through France, Italy, Turkey, Cyprus, Palestine, Egypt, Arabia, Natal, Zululand, Ceylon, India, Afghanistan and home again, Poole's excelsior concert party, Miss Ada Violet Poole, G.H. Henri adn L.D PoynterHerr Blitz, Mr Oscar J. Hartwell, The Orchestra. Red blue and black type on white, red, yellow and blue blackgrounds and blue and white illustration of a building with a carriage on the front...
Dates: c1880 - 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

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