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Showwoman

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 358 Collections and/or Records:

There’s No Women Like Showwomen: The Pullen Women of Yorkshire Article, c2000

 Item
Reference code: 178B2.3
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of uncorrected proof copy of an article written for the Yorkshire Journal by Professor Vanessa Toulmin.

Dates: c2000

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

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

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

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

Various, 1866 - 1894

 Series
Reference code: 178Z8
Scope and Contents

Birth and marriage certificates belonging to the Williams fairground family.

Dates: 1866 - 1894

Various Documents, c1940 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178Z52.4
Scope and Contents

Various documents related to Selina Dobson and other members from the Dobson family, including funeral cards and greeting cards.

Dates: c1940 - 1969

Various Funds and Accounts Ledger, 1948 - 1977

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 3: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.16
Scope and Contents

Ledger containing accounts related to the General Fund, Emergency Fund, Central Benevolent Fund and Appeal Deposits Account listing contributions, payments, expenses, legal charges, rents, salaries, petty cash, defence and savings bonds for Sheffield and Coventry, contributions to fairs and shows, deposits by showman and other information. Manuscript.

Dates: 1948 - 1977

Various Items, 1952 - 1986

 Series
Reference code: 178Z19
Scope and Contents

Various items of fairground ephemera related to Bill Weeks, the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain and the Friendship Circle of Showland Fans.

Dates: 1952 - 1986

Various Items Related to the Ohmy and Sanger Families, c1880 - 1980

 Series
Reference code: 178Z26
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Ohmy and Sanger families, including World War Two related material and other personal items.

Dates: c1880 - 1980

Various Showfamilies Biographical Material, 1799 - 1993

 File
Reference code: 178B36.5
Scope and Contents

Research material relating to the Silvester/Sylvester, Wilson, Taylor, Fossett, Green, Proctor, Bland, White, Twigdon, Turner, Brown/Sivado, Codman, Layland/Leyland, Collins, Chapman, Barker, and Clark families, including birth, marriage and death certificates and census details.

Dates: 1799 - 1993

West Hartlepool and Southampton Oppostion Book, 1931

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 6: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.20
Scope and Contents

West Hartlepool Corporation arrangement of sections containing information about extension of borough, road transport, electricity, streets, buildings and drains, infectious disease and sanitary matters, financial and miscellaneous provisions with inserted petitions from the Showmen's Guild and related correspondence. Typescript.

Dates: 1931

Williams Family Biographical Material, 1816 - 1938

 File
Reference code: 178B36.1
Scope and Contents

Research material relating to the Williams family including birth, marriage and death certificates and census records.

Dates: 1816 - 1938

Woodhouse Feast, Leeds Poster, 23 - 27 September c1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.911
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 23 - 27 September c1975

World's Fair Newspaper Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0085
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the complete run of The World's Fair Newspaper from 1904 to the present day. Issues from 1904 to 1950 are on microfilm.

Dates: 1904 - 2020

World's Fair Newspaper Scrapbook, 1933 - 1938

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 19: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.3
Scope and Contents

Photocopied scrapbook compiling newspaper cuttings from the World's Fair newspaper.

Dates: 1933 - 1938