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Showwoman

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:

700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Black and White), 1 October 1994

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.3
Scope and Contents

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with black and white photographs, 12pp.

Dates: 1 October 1994

700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Colour), 1 October 1994

 Item — Box Eleanor Rayner Box 1: Series 178B50; Series 178G67; Series 178K57; Series 178M23; Series 178R59; Series 178V25; Series 178Z73
Reference code: 178K57.2
Scope and Contents

Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a colour map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with colour photographs, 12pp.

Dates: 1 October 1994

A Showmen's Life, c2023

 Item
Reference code: 178D26.1
Scope and Contents Born-digital film titled, 'A Showman's Life', produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity inspired by a research project in to the health and wellbeing of the showmen community undertaken in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University. Film presented by Sheldon Chadwick, Chairman of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Includes contributions from the following travelling showmen: David Wallis, Bradley Wright, Warren Cubbins, Anthony Cubbins, Gemma Rochelle Wright and...
Dates: c2023

Account Books, 1948 - 1977

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H40.15-16
Scope and Contents

Account ledgers containing information about memberships, subscriptions and funds. Manuscript.

Dates: 1948 - 1977

Advertisement for Acts Appearing at the Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, December 1951 - January 1952

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

Advertisement found inside Pix Magazine for the Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, in the form of a letter card, containing an advertisement for acts appearing in weeks beginning 4 and 11 February [1952], inside, and for week beginning 28 January [1952] on the back cover, where the Denvers are mentioned; illustrated, 1p.

Dates: December 1951 - January 1952

Advertisement for the Sensational Denvers, c1948 - 1956

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

A4 sheet advertising The Sensational Denvers, describing the act, with two photographs, published by the Stanley W Wathon Agency, New York; illustrated.

Dates: c1948 - 1956

Advertising Material, 2022 - 2023

 Series
Reference code: 178I32
Scope and Contents

Printed leaflets and flyers, and merchandise, produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: 2022 - 2023

Agreement Between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers, 9 May 1953

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 3: Series 178F17; Series 178H12
Reference code: 178H12.32
Scope and Contents

Agreement between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers to appear ‘as required’ on or about 13 July 1953; typescript, 1p.

Dates: 9 May 1953

Alf Lamb Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0064
Scope and Contents

Four books of newspaper cuttings mainly from the World's Fair newspaper relating to fairs, traction engines and showland personalities. The scrapbooks include the series 'Traction Engine Snaps' written by 'Cyclist'.

Dates: c1920 - 1959

Amateur Photographer Magazine Article About Belle Vue Gardens, Manchester, c1936 - 1946

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 5: Series 178G22
Reference code: 178G22.12
Scope and Contents

Pages 75 - 76 of Amateur Photographer magazine (undated), from the ‘Miniature Camera Gossip’ column by Lancelot Vining, describing a day at Belle Vue Gardens, Manchester, visiting the circus, with a picture of Hal Denver and his human target, Ella [Denver].

Dates: c1936 - 1946

Amy Goodwin Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0193
Scope and Contents

Film about Amy and her work made by NFCA staff and examples of sign painting done for the Orton and Spooner exhibition in 2022.

Dates: 2021

Anderton and Rowland Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0009
Scope and Contents

This collection contains copies of original photographs and photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the Anderton and Rowland families and their business on the fairground.

Dates: c1894 - 1962

Armley Feast Poster, 2 - 6 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.910
Scope and Contents

The Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: 2 - 6 September c1975

Armley Spring Fair Poster, 27 - 30 May c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.949
Scope and Contents

The Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue on white background.

Dates: 27 - 30 May c1975

Army and Navy Stores Valuation, March 1954

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.47
Scope and Contents

Bound valuation of the Showmen's Guild's furniture and effects at Abbey House, Victoria Street, London, lising the contents of the building and their value for insurance purposes.

Dates: March 1954

Arthur Jones Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0049
Scope and Contents

The photograph library of the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans (FCFS). This collection includes material relating to famous fairs, engines and rides. As well as containing a full bound set of 'Merry-Go-Round' journals and numerous books, letters and other journals. The collection includes various catalogues and notebooks documenting the use of traction engines on the fairground.

Dates: c1900 - 1979

Articles, c2005 - 2006

 Series
Reference code: 178B50
Scope and Contents

Articles on the history of the Rayner family, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.

Dates: c2005 - 2006

Articles and Monographs, c1880 - 1899

 Series
Reference code: 178B39
Scope and Contents

Script for Cinderella and Life of George Sanger booklets.

Dates: c1880 - 1899

Audio Material, 1993

 Series
Reference code: 178E4
Scope and Contents

Brian Steptoe interview with Margaret Bird (nee) Shufflebottom.

Dates: 1993

Badge, c2022 - 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178I32.6
Scope and Contents

Two metal badges, promoting The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Pink badge, with the logo of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: c2022 - 2023