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 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1487 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

Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1965 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.29-131
Scope and Contents

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1965 - 1979

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.43
Scope and Contents

Black and white studio photograph of Cissie and Florence (Florrie) Austin. Set to a dark background, both individuals are wearing the same white dresses with jewels on, a matching necklace and headband.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.44
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Cissie and Florence (Florrie) Austin. Set to a dark background, both individuals are leaning against a small circular table, wearing the same white dresses with jewels on, a matching necklace and headband.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, c1910 - 1940

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.50
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Cissie and Florrence (Florrie) Austin. Cissie, sat on the left is wearing a long white dress with white gloves. Florence, sat to her right is wearing a long silk skirt with matching single button waistcoat.

Dates: c1910 - 1940

Cissie and Florence Austin Photograph, 1932

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.51
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Cissie and Florrence (Florrie) Austin. Cissie, sat on the left is wearing a long white dress with white gloves. Florence, sat to her right is wearing a long silk skirt with matching single button waistcoat. Written on the photograph it says "To a dear Pal. Happy Memories"

Dates: 1932

Cissie and Olive Austin Dancing Kim Act Photograph, c1920 - 1929

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.92
Scope and Contents

Photograph of sisters (top) Cissie and (bottom) Olive Austin, daughters of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman and Harry Austin. 'Hana London' is printed in the bottom corner.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Cissie and Olive Austin Dancing Kim Act Photograph, c1920 - 1929

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.93
Scope and Contents

Photograph of sisters (top and bottom) Olive Austin and Cissie Austin, daughters of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman and Harry Austin. 'Hana London' is printed in the bottom corner.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Cissie and Olive Austin Dancing Kim Act Photograph, c1920 - 1929

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.94
Scope and Contents

Photograph of sisters (left to right) Cissie and Olive Austin, daughters of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman and Harry Austin. 'Hana London' is printed in the bottom corner.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Cissie and Olive Austin Dancing Kim Act Photograph, c1920 - 1929

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.95
Scope and Contents

Photograph of sisters (left to right) Cissie and Olive Austin, daughters of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman and Harry Austin. 'Hana London' is printed in the bottom corner. Running order and performance details of the comedy act 'Dancing Kim' are listed on the reverse of the photograph.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Cissie Austin Mirror Pose Photograph, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.54
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Cissie Austin sat on a stool cross-legged wearing a flower patterned dress. Whilst sat, she is holding a handheld mirror with her left hand and applying lipstick with her right hand. The mirrored image of her face is facing the camera.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

Cissie Austin Mirror Pose Photograph, c1930 - 1950

 Item — Box Sanger Family Box 1: Series 178C121
Reference code: 178C121.55
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Cissie Austin sat on a stool cross-legged wearing a flower patterned dress. Whilst sat, she is holding a handheld mirror with her left hand and applying lipstick with her right hand. The mirrored image of her face is facing the camera.

Dates: c1930 - 1950

City Varieties Leeds Poster, 23 December 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.150
Scope and Contents

Pantomime with Kenny Carter and Wendy King. Red and blue with photographs.

Dates: 23 December 1968

City Varieties Leeds Poster, 23 December 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.151
Scope and Contents

Pantomime with Kenny Carter and Wendy King. Red and blue with photographs.

Dates: 23 December 1968

City Varieties Leeds Poster, 25 - 27 October c1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.153
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 25 - 27 October c1979

City Varieties Leeds Poster, 30 September 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.183
Scope and Contents

The Glamour of the Music Hall. ‘A hilarious night in true “Gay 90s” style’. Red and black illustration.

Dates: 30 September 1974

City Varieties Leeds Poster, Week commencing Monday 8 November c1982

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.194
Scope and Contents

Nat Jackley ‘The original Rubber necked Comedian with his Happy Gang’ with Penny Nicholls, Tom Howard, Mike Onions, Chris Corbally, Barbara Jackson, John Warwick, The Calders. Red and blue type with border on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 8 November c1982

City Varieties Leeds Poster, Season commencing 7 April c1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.214
Scope and Contents

‘The Magic of the Music Hall’ starring Wally Dunn. Neon yellow, orange curtains, black and red type.

Dates: Season commencing 7 April c1977

City Varieties Poster, Season commencing 20 December 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.127
Scope and Contents

Leeds. Robinson Crusoe, Dave Betton, Pippa Boulter, Mandy Cole, Frank Marlborough and others. Contains colour illustrations. Printed by E. Millet & son Ltd., Leeds.

Dates: Season commencing 20 December 1975

City Varieties Poster, Season commencing 23 December 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.172
Scope and Contents

Leeds. Cinderella, Des King and others. Contains colour illustration. Printed by A. Taylor and Sons Ltd., Wombwell.

Dates: Season commencing 23 December 1977