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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1142 Collections and/or Records:

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

Unused Hotel Stationary, c1940 - 1960

 File — Box Norman Family Box 6: Series 178C144; Series 178E18; Series 178G22; Series 178Q4; Series 178R60; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.83
Scope and Contents

Envelope of unused hotel stationary, including headed paper and envelopes, thought to be collected by Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) whilst travelling in the United States of America.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Continental Wonder Show', c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.78
Scope and Contents

One sheet of unused notepaper headed ‘Continental Wonder Show’, with W Garforth, Yorks address, and signature of Hal Denver near foot of page; 1p.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'H D Productions Present the Great New Era Circus', c1983

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.79
Scope and Contents

Two sheets of unused notepaper headed 'H D Productions Present: The Great New Era Circus’ [1983 tour?]; 2pp.

Dates: c1983

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Hal Denver Productions', c1940 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.77
Scope and Contents

One sheet of unused notepaper headed ‘Hal Denver Productions’, with Blenheim Gardens, London address; 1p.

Dates: c1940 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Kayes Bros Circus', c1950 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.81
Scope and Contents

Two sheets of unused notepaper headed Kayes Bros Circus with Northants address; 2pp.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'Prince's International Circus Co', c1950 - 1960

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.82
Scope and Contents

Two sheets of unused notepaper headed ‘Prince’s International Circus Co’ with London and Edinburgh address.

Dates: c1950 - 1960

Unused Notepaper Headed 'The Knife Throwing Denvers', c1951 - 1956

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.76
Scope and Contents

One sheet of unused notepaper headed ‘The Knife Throwing Denvers’, with Maddison Avenue, New York address; 1p.

Dates: c1951 - 1956

Unused Notepaper Headed 'The Knife Throwing Denvers' and 'Pequenos Mexican Chihuahuas', c1955 - 1965

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.75
Scope and Contents

Four sheets of unused notepaper headed ‘The Knife Throwing Denvers Aiming to Thrill’ and ‘Pequenos Mexican Chihuhuas’ with the signature of Hal Denver near the foot of the page on one sheet; 4pp.

Dates: c1955 - 1965

Use of Distance Learning Packs, c2005

 Item — Box Michelle Leonard Box 1: Series 178B49
Reference code: 178B49.5
Scope and Contents

Briefing on the results of a questionnaire about the use of distance learning packs.

Dates: c2005

Valence Park Fun Fair Poster, 18 - 22 August c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.931
Scope and Contents

Dagenham. T. Holland. Dodgems, Waltzer. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 18 - 22 August c1975

Various, 1914 - 1974

 Series
Reference code: 178Z52
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Dobson family including Showmen's Guild membership cards, driving documents, World War One items and other personal items.

Dates: 1914 - 1974