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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Egyptian Hall Handbills, c1821 - 1883

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.1-20
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London.

Dates: c1821 - 1883
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Egyptian Hall Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.95
Scope and Contents

Piccadilly. Herrmann The Great Prestidigitateur. Black and white illustration.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Frank Lincoln Handbill, c1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.10
Scope and Contents

The American Humourist and Entertainer at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 'Unique musical and imitative sketches, which form a new departure in amusements' Programme features newspaper reviews, 4pp.

Dates: c1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Egyptian Hall Handbills

Handbills, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178T27
Scope and Contents

Hanbills for variety, magic and illusion shows mainly in locations in Blackpool in cluding the North Pier, the Hippodrome and various theatres.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Maskelyne and Cooke’s Entertainment Bureau Handbill, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.14
Scope and Contents

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Handbill for agents. Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London and Eccles. 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Mr Frank Lincoln Handbill, 15 November 1882

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.19
Scope and Contents

Frank Lincoln in his Unique Imitations, assisted by Paganini the greatest violinist in the world and other popular artistes. Redivivus at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Printed by Aubert's Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates: 15 November 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Egyptian Hall Handbills

Posters, c1887 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178R27
Scope and Contents

Circus, variety, pantomime and magic posters including Argyle theatre, Liverpool Empire, Blackpool Tower Circus, Robert Brothers, Austen Brothers, Sorcar, Vesta Tilley, Ken Dodd, Dan Leno, Florrie Forde and others.

Dates: c1887 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Vance's Varieties Handbill, c1870 - 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.18
Scope and Contents

Rose Blossom's Cousin by W.M Axhurst, and New Comic Extravaganzas by Frank W. Green at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 'Vance in a new and brilliant repertoire'. 'Grand fashionable illuminated morning performances', 2pp.

Dates: c1870 - 1879
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Egyptian Hall Handbills

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