Variety
Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Circus Friends Association Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0122
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses
Dates:
1795 - 2020
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
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
Norman Family Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0087
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises letters, business contracts and agreements, advertising material, printed ephemera and photographs, relating to the life and career of Ralph Norman (also known as Hal Denver), a knife thrower who performed as part of The Sensational Denvers. There are also writings by Ralph Norman, concerning his father, Tom Norman (aka 'The Silver King'), as well as draft chapters for his autobiography, which he titled, 'Knife and Hatchet Man'. Accompanied by a set of throwing...
Dates:
c1900 - 2002
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
The Stage and The World’s Fair Scrapbook, c1920 - 1939
Item
Reference code: 178G25.1
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings from the Stage and The World’s Fair about performers including Charlie Chaplin, Joe Hodson and Dan Leno. 26pp, nineteen blank, seven lose pages and one lose envelope.
Dates:
c1920 - 1939