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Showman

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1133 Collections and/or Records:

The Showmen's Year Book, 1995 - 1996

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 13: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.105
Scope and Contents Contains images of Guild House and directions to get there, list of the members of the Central Council, life members and Associate members of the Guild, list of education liaison officer and regional education contacts, black and white photographs of presidents, vice-presidents, treasurers and secretaries of the Guild, rules of the Showmen's Guild, standing orders, rules of the benevolent fund, articles on travelling boxing booths, circus membership and animals as prizes on fairgrounds,...
Dates: 1995 - 1996

The Showmen's Year Book, 1996 - 1997

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 13: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.106
Scope and Contents Contains images of Guild House and directions to get there, list of the members of the Central Council, life members and Associate members of the Guild, list of education liaison officer and regional education contacts, black and white photographs of presidents, vice-presidents, treasurers and secretaries of the Guild, rules of the Showmen's Guild, standing orders, rules of the benevolent fund, articles on travelling boxing booths, circus membership and animals as prizes on fairgrounds,...
Dates: 1996 - 1997

The Showmen's Year Book and Addendum, 1975 - 1976

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 12: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.85
Scope and Contents Contains list of the members of the Central Council, black and white photographs of presidents, vice-presidents, treasurers and secretaries of the Guild, rules of the Showmen's Guild, standing orders, rules of the benevolent fund, articles on travelling boxing booths and animals as prizes on fairgrounds, the Showmen's Guild inspection scheme, updates from the sections, list of honorary chaplains of the Guild, the eighty-fourth annual report, the Showmen's Guild statement of accounts, General...
Dates: 1975 - 1976

The Standard Magazine, 12 May 1951

 File — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178G22.31
Scope and Contents

Two copies of The Standard Magazine, published in Montreal. The cover features Marilyn Monroe, and there is an article, illustrated with five black and white photographs, relating to the Denver's knife throwing act, titled 'Knife-Tosser: He has Nerves of Steel - So has his Target' on pages 12-13.

Dates: 12 May 1951

The Yorkshire Stall Holders Association Membership Card, 1912

 Item
Reference code: 178Z7.1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Membership cards for the Yorkshire section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain and the Yorkshire Stall Holders Association.

Dates: 1912

The Yorkshire Stall Holders Association Membership Card, 1916

 Item
Reference code: 178Z7.2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Membership cards for the Yorkshire section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain and the Yorkshire Stall Holders Association.

Dates: 1916

Theatre Royal Poster, c1898

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.48
Scope and Contents

Gloucester. Poole New Dioramic Excursions, Afgahn War, Zulu War, Cabul, Charing Cross Railway Station, France, Italy, Turkey, Cyprus, Zululan, India, Afghanistan. Black and red type on white background and colour illustration of British soldiers and African men in battle in the centre. Printed by Stafford and Co., Printers and Engravers, Nottingham.

Dates: c1898

This is Me Book and Drafts, 2024

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 104: Series 178B34
Reference code: 178B34.14
Scope and Contents

Autobiographical book written by Gary Smart about his life in circus.

Dates: 2024

Tommy Green Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0001
Scope and Contents

This collection contains documents relating to fairgrounds collected by Tommy Green including photographs, paintings, manuscripts, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, cash books, programmes from Tydesley Wakes and plans of Bolton Fairs. Included in the collection are the Burrell photographs.

Dates: 1911 - 1968

Trade and Advertising Material, c1948 - 1966

 Series
Reference code: 178I13
Scope and Contents

Advertising material directly and indirectly related to the performance work of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), and his wife, Olga Norman, who had a knife throwing act together, often known as The Sensational Denvers.

Dates: c1948 - 1966

Trade Certificate, c1944

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.77
Scope and Contents

Trade Certificate for John Sanger, 8p.p.

Dates: c1944

Tragic Death of George Sanger Obituary, 2 December 1911

 Item
Reference code: 178Q6.1
Scope and Contents

Obituary dedicated to George Sanger in The Era, containing details about his life and career and black and white portrait of Sanger in the centre.

Dates: 2 December 1911

Travelling Entertainment Research Material, 1830 - 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178U6.1
Scope and Contents

Census records from 1861-1891, newspaper clippings, showmen at fairs from 1900-1915, and other records relating to showpeople and travelling entertainment, 18.html files.

Dates: 1830 - 1932

Travelling Showpeople's Housing Needs Assessment, 2007

 File — Box Michelle Leonard Box 1: Series 178B49
Reference code: 178B49.2
Scope and Contents

Study on Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wright travelling showpeople's needs assessment, including a report by Southampton City Council, an accommodation assessment paper, Hampshire showpeople's depot assessment graphics, a study of existing sites in Hampshire, a Hampshire and Isle of Wright strategic housing officers group travelling showpeople's needs assessment questionnaire and questions sheets for community officers and frequently asked questions sheets.

Dates: 2007

Turner Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0030
Scope and Contents

This collection contains black and white photographs and negatives relating to the Turner family, mourning ribbons and a certificate of marriage

Dates: c1903 - 1956

Two Postcards of the Sensational Denvers, c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.72
Scope and Contents

Two black and white postcards of the Sensational Denvers.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Two Receipts for Hal Denver, c1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.54
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten receipts for Hal Denver (undated); 2pp.

Dates: c1956

Untitled No.1 Film, c1959 - 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.2
Scope and Contents

8mm format. No leader. Silent. Colour. Kodachrome safety stock.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Untitled No.2 Film, 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.14
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth. Super8 format, Photax brand. Silent. Colour.

Dates: 1972

Untitled Typescript, c1970 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.37
Scope and Contents

Typescript account on early film at the fairground beginning, 'Another big attraction years ago was the Queen's Funeral…', written by an unknown author, and drawing in pencil on the reverse of one page depicting the stage and seating 2pp.

Dates: c1970 - 1990