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Travel

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: NFCA use for views of countries and sites created by showpeople when travelling around, not for the sector as travelling entertainment (this term is now redundant)

Found in 221 Collections and/or Records:

Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.8
Scope and Contents

Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: 18 April 1885

Alfred Plummer Travel Diaries

 Fonds
Reference code: 437
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries recording the travel experiences of the Reverend Alfred Plummer in Germany and England. The earlier diaries cover his visits to Germany and Austria in 1869 and 1889 and include some photographs and newspaper cuttings, while the later diaries document his travels in England between 1916 and 1919, notably in Shropshire, Hertfordshire and Devon. Again they include many newspaper cuttings and photographs, and also some of Plummer’s reflections on World War 1.

Dates: 1869 - 1919

Alice Holliday and Emerly and Sophie Party Film, c1959 - 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178D8.19
Scope and Contents

Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family holiday and event. 8mm format. Silent. Colour.

Dates: c1959 - 1972

Baggage Stickers, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.25
Scope and Contents

Luggage sticker for South African Railways Union Castle Line.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Baggage Stickers, c1920 - 1939

 File
Reference code: 178Z15.26
Scope and Contents

Luggage sticker for South African Railways Union Castle Line.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Beach Group, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.43
Scope and Contents

Group of men and women in bathing costumes on a beach. The woman furthest left is Victoria Craston.

Dates: c1930 - 1940

Beach Group, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.222
Scope and Contents

Group of people in swimming costumes on the beach, possibly Brighton. woman second from left believed to be Louise Craston (Lulu Adams). Man second from right believed to be Joe Craston Junior.

Dates: c1920 - 1930

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

Billie and Lulu, 25 February 1926

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.137
Scope and Contents

Lulu Adams (right) and Billie (left) in hat and coats. 'Billie & Lulu looking toward Calais - the marks on Billie's neck in the shadow of her earrings - taken by Vic' 25.2.26' written in ink on reverse.

Dates: 25 February 1926

Billy Bellhouse Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0038
Scope and Contents

Photographs, handbills, newspaper reports and financial records relating to Billy Bellhouse and his life as a wall of death rider as well as other performers.

Dates: 1914 - 1960; 2016

Billy Bellhouse Wall of Death and Dirt Track Photographs, 1929 - 1960

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C59.1-250
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs related to Billy Bellhouse career as a wall of death and dirt track rider including wall of death shows and fairground shows, mainly in the United Kingdom Eastern Europe. Also some personal photographs showing leisure times, family members and friends.

Dates: 1929 - 1960

Britain Today Film, c1930 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D9.6
Scope and Contents

Black and white film about Britain showcasing various locations such as London, Manchester, Leeds and Blackpool. Cine Kodagraph. 16mm D-BETA.

Dates: c1930 - 1999

British Rail Timetable, 11 February 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.51
Scope and Contents

Day Walking Tour timetable, 2p.p.

Dates: 11 February 1946

Budapest Show Brochure, 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.18
Scope and Contents

Brochure from Budapest show.

Dates: 1932

Building with Thatched Roof, c1880 - 1900

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.145
Scope and Contents

Thatched building

Dates: c1880 - 1900

Capri Bar Postcard, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.29
Scope and Contents

Postcard for Capri Bar, Budapest with best wishes for a good night, signed by various individuals.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Capri Bar Postcard, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.30
Scope and Contents

Postcard for Capri Bar, Budapest with best wishes for a good night from H. Williams. Contains a pencil sketch.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Children Playing, c1890 - 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.113
Scope and Contents

Group of children, probably African, playing in a yard in front of a building with adults to the rear.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Christmas Greetings, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.14
Scope and Contents

Christmas greeting from the British Embassy in Warsaw.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Circus Building, c1900 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.321
Scope and Contents

Russian circus building, viewed from the front.

Dates: c1900 - 1920