Showwoman
Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:
700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Black and White), 1 October 1994
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.
700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Colour), 1 October 1994
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.
A Showmen's Life, c2023
Account Books, 1948 - 1977
Account ledgers containing information about memberships, subscriptions and funds. Manuscript.
Advertisement for Acts Appearing at the Town Casino, Buffalo, New York, December 1951 - January 1952
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.
Advertisement for the Sensational Denvers, c1948 - 1956
A4 sheet advertising The Sensational Denvers, describing the act, with two photographs, published by the Stanley W Wathon Agency, New York; illustrated.
Advertising Material, 2022 - 2023
Printed leaflets and flyers, and merchandise, produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.
Agreement Between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers, 9 May 1953
Agreement between Reggie Dennis and the Denvers to appear ‘as required’ on or about 13 July 1953; typescript, 1p.
Alf Lamb Collection
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'.
Amateur Photographer Magazine Article About Belle Vue Gardens, Manchester, c1936 - 1946
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].
Amy Goodwin Collection
Film about Amy and her work made by NFCA staff and examples of sign painting done for the Orton and Spooner exhibition in 2022.
Anderton and Rowland Collection
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.
Armley Feast Poster, 2 - 6 September c1975
The Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue type on white background.
Armley Spring Fair Poster, 27 - 30 May c1975
The Showmen’s Guild, Yorkshire Section. Red and blue on white background.
Army and Navy Stores Valuation, March 1954
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.
Arthur Jones Collection
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.
Articles, c2005 - 2006
Articles on the history of the Rayner family, compiled by Eleanor Rayner.
Articles and Monographs, c1880 - 1899
Script for Cinderella and Life of George Sanger booklets.
Audio Material, 1993
Brian Steptoe interview with Margaret Bird (nee) Shufflebottom.
Badge, c2022 - 2023
Two metal badges, promoting The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Pink badge, with the logo of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.