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 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1270 Collections and/or Records:

Joe Craston Junior, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.188
Scope and Contents

Promotional photographic print of Joe Craston Junior in Scottish 'Crastonians' military costume seated on top of a drum. 'T. Rattles, Leeds' printed on the front.

Dates: c1920 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Joe Craston Junior, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.266
Scope and Contents

Joe Craston Junior in Scottish military costume and drum sticks. Costume is worn in the Crastonians musical act. 'Stage Photo Studio Terik Bradford' on front.

Dates: c1920 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

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

Jonny's Bear Revue Leaflet, c1940 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178Z22.8
Scope and Contents

Threefold leaflet with black type on off white background and black and white illustrations of the act inside.

Dates: c1940 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Testo Family Collection / Various

Joseph Poole's Latest Myriorama Programme, 10 February 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.4
Scope and Contents County Hall, Salisbury, Views of London, Porstmouth, Ireland, a tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, the Artic regions, Russia, Bulgaria, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Afghanistan, Burmese war, China, Malta, Italy, Holland, Belgium and England, Poole's Acme Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, wire walking act, Mr Harry Stewart, quick costume change and singing act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, singing act, Le Pettite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Professor Le Ray,...
Dates: 10 February 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's Myriorama Poster, c1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.7
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, The British Fleet, The Lord Mayor's Show, Falls of Niagara, Poole's excelsior concert company, Mons. Martini's Bicycle Troupe, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Grand orchestral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Black type on green background with chain border. Printed by...
Dates: c1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 19 January 1891

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.45
Scope and Contents Town Hall Hounslow, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, Great Ledderites, The Modern Gladiators, Herr Blitz, Miss May Frinch, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland, Orchetral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Gold type on green background and illustrations of Queen Victoria,...
Dates: 19 January 1891
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 11 April 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.46
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall Suntherland, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Herr Blitz, equilibrist act, Miss May Frinch, singing act, Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr Felix Somers, George Mayo, Mr Fred Mayer, Group of Ladderites, equilibrist act, Poole's Merry...
Dates: 11 April 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 23 December 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.16
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall, Southsea,London Bridge,Fishmonger's Hall, Thames embarkment, Westminster Abbey, Victoria Station, Portsmouth, Ireland, The Lakes of Killarney, A tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, The Artic Regions, Russia, St. Petersburgh, Bulgaria, Tirnova, Sophia, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Calcutta, Delhi, Afghanistan, Burmese war, The Great Wall of China, Holy Land, The Mediterranean sea, Naples, The carnaval at Rome, Holland and Belgium, Mr Harry Stewart,...
Dates: 23 December 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Pool's New Eclipse Myriorama Guide Book and Songs, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.6
Scope and Contents Joseph Poole's new eclipse myriorama picturesque trips abroad all over the world, containing an introduction, descriptions of sights including Dover, Calais, Paris, Turin, Rome, Ancona, Constantinople, Gallipoli, Shumla, Cyprus and battles in Egypt and the Soudan, Stanley's expedition to central Africa, the Suez Canal, India, China, Russia, Europe, America and Great Britain, followed by the lyrics to The Mountain Guide, On, Staley On, Toll Gate, Irish Colleen, When the Lights are Low, Ducth...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Kemble Theatre, 28 July c1910-1923

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.14
Scope and Contents

May Hopkins and 'Her Two Taffies', the famous Welsh comedienne, Ben Jackson in banjo tricks and witticism , Miss Blanche, the darling lady on the wire and her assistant, 3 Men and a Girl, a Paramount comedy drama featuring Marguerite Clark Mr. Logan, U.S.A., featuring the famous Tom Mix. Red type on off white background.

Dates: 28 July c1910-1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Key Theatre Ayr Poster, Commencing Monday 14 February 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.203
Scope and Contents

Billy Burden in ‘The Good Olde Days’ with all star company. Red, blue and black with curtains.

Dates: Commencing Monday 14 February 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.154
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 8 October 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Kings Theatre Edinburgh Poster, Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.250
Scope and Contents

An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends portrayed by Steve King with Reg Dixon. Red and Black type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing Saturday 8 October 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Knife and Hatchet Man: Memphis Centennial, c1985 - 1990

 Item — Box Norman Family Box 1: Series 178B19; Series 178I13
Reference code: 178B19.29
Scope and Contents

Draft typescript, with manuscript corrections and annotations, titled 'Memphis Centennial', written by Hal Denver (aka Ralph Norman). Includes detailed descriptions of his meeting Elvis Presley, and his experiences of being a knife thrower, travelling with different variety acts in Britain and his first crossing to the United States of America. Part of his memoir titled 'Knife and Hatchet Man', 17pp.

Dates: c1985 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Norman Family Collection / Monographs, Articles and Manuscripts

La Grande Revue Annuelle du Concert Mayol Handbill, 23 - 27 January 1924

 Item
Reference code: 178T26.3
Scope and Contents

Grenoble Casino Kursaal, Les Crastonians, Yvonne Serard, Popino, comedian, Marcellus, J. Alder, Sylette, Robert & Lysiane Roberty, dancers, Leo Caldy, Renee Favaine, B. Lecoeur, De Presles, Andree Ricard, Violette Turin, Berthe Lacaze, De Valmont, Rose The, De Marcy, Geo Garner, Dalcourt, Marcelle Darcilly, The 12 Bigarelli Girls, 1p.

Dates: 23 - 27 January 1924
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Handbills

La Lanterne D'Arlequin Booklet, 25 February 1883

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.13
Scope and Contents

Black type and illustration of harlequin holding a lantern and a sword on the front cover, inside black and white illustrations and text, 10p.p.

Dates: 25 February 1883
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Lance Burton Programme, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.145
Scope and Contents

Las Vegas. Contains colour photographs, the programme is autographed to Cyril Critchlow, 20p.p.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Large Hall Literary Institute Poster, Monday 17 May c1886

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.58
Scope and Contents

South Clerk Street, Edinburgh. The Aetheroscope and Professor Pepper's grand optical wonder Proteus, under the patronage of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh James Falshaw, Faust and Marguerite, Comic Festival. Printed by James Brydone, Steam Power Printer, 12 Elder Street, Edinburgh. Purple type on off white silk.

Dates: Monday 17 May c1886
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Large Victoria Rooms Poster, c1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.57
Scope and Contents

Clifton. Patronised by the Right Worshipful The Mayor G.W. Edwards, all the latest war songs, more new scenes with dioramic changes, St Petersburgh to Constantinople, visiting every place of interest during the late war, Strage and Wilson's New Diorama of the Russo-Turkish Campaign, Vocal and Instrumental music, The Band. Blue type on off white silk. Printed by Taylor Bros., Printers, Baldwin Street Bristol.

Dates: c1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

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