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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:

Bernard M. Wooley Ltd Theatrical and Variety Agents Syllabus of Attractions, 1951

 File — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178I13.6
Scope and Contents Printed booklet, advertising entertainments and performers represented by Bernard M. Woollet Ltd, Theatrical and Variety Agents of vaudeville House, Bolton, Lancashire. Includes information, illustrated with black and white photographs, on dance orchestras, bands, marionette theatres, Punch and Judy shows, speciality and gala acts, wrestling, hypnotists, mannequin parades, swimming and aquatic displays, touring companies, exhibitions and other attractions, including Preston Women's Football...
Dates: 1951

Bibliography, c1994 - 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178J1
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of Travelling communities, showmen and gypsy wagons, language, autobiographies/biographies of showmen; general history, individual fairs, fairground equipment and art, fairground transport, bioscopes and other shows, freak shows, menageries, fairground organs, general photographic history by Vanessa Toulmin.

Dates: c1994 - 2000

Biddall Family Photographs, c1880 - 1949

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C134.1-14
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and postcards related to the Biddall faiground showman family, including images of Funny Joe the clown, bioscope shows and fairground rides belonging to the family. Also contains a group photograph portraying three men in uniform.

Dates: c1880 - 1949

Bill Barnes Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0172
Scope and Contents

Programmes, posters and photographs mainly related to the Poole family's travelling Myriorama show.

Dates: 1881 - 2017

Bill for 'The Hollywood Chihuahua Family', c1957 - 1970

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178T29.2
Scope and Contents

Part of a long pasted bill advertising ‘The Hollywood Chihuahua Family’, likely advertising Olga Denver's performing chihuahua's act, 1p.

Dates: c1957 - 1970

Bill Weeks Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0002
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs of fairgrounds and steam engines, journal articles, newspaper cuttings, correspondence and books on railways, engineering, fairgrounds and other related topics.

Dates: c1920 - 2000

Billy Coats Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0104
Scope and Contents

This Collection contains Black and white photographs of fairground rides and people associated to the rides around Stirling.

Dates: c1900 - 1959

Billy Smart's Circus Poster, 9 - 11 June 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.68
Scope and Contents

Cheltenham, Sandford Mill Road/Old Bath Road. Colour illustration of bust of Billy Smart wearing hat and bow tie and holding a cigar with circus ring scene on the background showing wild west act.

Dates: 9 - 11 June 1966

Billy Smart's Circus This is My Life Poster, c1946 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.134
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Billy Smart in cowboy hat holding a cigar on his right hand, wearing his signature white shirt and stripey brown waistcoat. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: c1946 - 1999

Billy Wood Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0102
Scope and Contents

Collection of material related to Billy Wood travelling boxing booth, containing business records, photographs, correspondence, programmes, posters and other items of ephemera.

Dates: c1900 - 1979

Birth and Marriage Certificates, 1880 - 1918

 Series
Reference code: 178Q10
Scope and Contents

Birth and marriage certificates for Caroline Williams and Richard Monte.

Dates: 1880 - 1918

Birth Cerfiticate, 6 April 1866

 Item
Reference code: 178Z8.1
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of Rachel Weston's birth certificate.

Dates: 6 April 1866

Birth Certificate for Caroline Williams, 5 July 1880, 3 November 1916

 Item
Reference code: 178Q10.1
Scope and Contents

Birth Certificate for Caroline Williams, born 5 July 1880, daughter of Randall Williams and Mary Ann Williams (formerly Hough). Extracted from the Register Book of Births in the East district of Greenock, Renfrewshire.

Dates: 5 July 1880; Usage: 3 November 1916

Birth Certificate for Caroline Williams, 22 November 1918, 18 December 1918

 Item
Reference code: 178Q10.3
Scope and Contents

Scanned copy of the birth certificate for Caroline Williams, born 22 November 1918, daughter of Richard Monte and Caroline Monte (formerly Williams).

Dates: 22 November 1918; Usage: 18 December 1918

Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates and Obituaries, 1891 - 1964

 Series
Reference code: 178Q27
Scope and Contents

Personal legal documents related to Lily Ohmy, Herbert Sanger, John Everton Sanger and an order of memorial for Lawrence Wright (Horation Nicholls).

Dates: 1891 - 1964

Bob Chase Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0169
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of fairground people by Bob Chase, produced for his final university year project, also includes contact prints, negatives and notes.

Dates: 1977 - 1978

Brian Steptoe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0061
Scope and Contents

An audio cassette recording of a conversation between Maggie Bird (formerly Mrs. Margaret Waddington and nee Shufflebottom) and Brian Steptoe on 15th June, 1993 at Bramerton, Norfolk. There is a ten page transcript to accompany the recording.

Dates: 1993

Business Card, 2023

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

Business card belonging to Sheldon Chadwick, Chairman of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity. Includes the charity enquiry telephone number and email address, as well as the logo of The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.

Dates: 2023

Business Cards for the Knife Throwing Denvers, New York, c1951 - 1957

 File — Box Norman Family Box 4: Series 178K36; Series 178L9; Series 178P5; Series 178Q4; Series 178T29; Series 178Z25
Reference code: 178Z25.44
Scope and Contents

Business cards for the Knife Throwing Denvers of Maddison Avenue, New York; 4pp.

Dates: c1951 - 1957

Business Records, 1931 - 1956

 Series
Reference code: 178H26
Scope and Contents

Various business records related to the Dobson family's business in the faiground.

Dates: 1931 - 1956