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 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1447 Collections and/or Records:

Handby Celeine Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0107
Scope and Contents

Posters, photographs, programmes, 1 piece of sheet music for six instruments and a small amount of business records and correspondence relating to the dancing and burlesque comedy on skates.

Dates: c1920 - 1945; 2020
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Harold et Sa Revue Paris Varieties Poster, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1103
Scope and Contents

Harold, Artur, Maryse, Williams, Eva and King Kong, Les Reols, Margaret, Buster, Christianne Bage. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Harp Lounge and Theatre of Varieties Handbill, 16 August 1880

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.224
Scope and Contents

Charles Williams - Extempore, Miss Ethel Victor - Serio Comic, Miss Bertie Stokes - Serio and Ballad Comic, Chas Murray - Vocal Comedian, Albert and Frederica, Burlesque Duologue Artistes, Lizzie Watson - American Variety Hall Artiste and Harry Braham at Sands, Ramsgate, folded. Includes information about the artistes only appearing at the Harp and not other establishments, despite bills stating otherwise. Printed by J. Mardon, High Street, Ramsgate.

Dates: 16 August 1880
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

Harry H. Hamilton Original Excursions to America Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.30
Scope and Contents Visiting all scenes of importance from the palaces of the East to the Wigwams of the Wild West, 120,000 miles in 120 minutes, Harry H. Hamilton's original O.I.C.M. minstrels, Anglo-American concert confederation, Mr Walter Osborne, singing act, Mr Stuart Cowell, comedy act, Miss Emmie Watson, singing act, Messrs. Waters and Kelly, comedy and dancing act, M. Essmann. Blue type on white background with blue border and small scenes on the corners of the front cover, inside programme and listing...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Harry H. Hamilton's Excursions Programme, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.22
Scope and Contents Chung Ling Soo, Hyde Park, Westminster, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, the King's Guests, London Bridge, The London Docks, The Union Castle, Southampton Waters, Porstmouth, The Transvaal, Kimberley, Rhodesia, New Zealand, The Chinese Empire, The Chinese Imperial family, A Chinese wedding, Hong-Hong, Formosa, Korea, Japan, Ceylon, America, The Missisippi, The Hundson river, Dominion, Montreal, New York, Tom Birchmore comedy act, Bertha Greahame comedy act, Suli and...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Harry H. Hamilton's Panstereorama of Passing Events Programme, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.21
Scope and Contents America, Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, British deeds of valour, Soudan incident, General Gordon´s fate, Mr H.D. Glover, Mr Walter Osborne, singing act, Mr Arthur Sullivan, comedy act, Miss Emmie Watson, singing act, Mr Stuart Cowell, comedy act, Mr Bob Matin, Miss Ethel Silvena, comedy act, Messrs Waters and Kelly, comedy act, Harry H. Hamilton's original O.I.C.M. minstrels and celebrated Blondin mules. Green type and illustrations of buildingings, weapons and a portrait on an easel on...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Harry Poole's Greatest Myriorama Programme, 27 February 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.48
Scope and Contents Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, The approach, engagement and destruction of The Spanish Armada, St. Paul'd Cathedral,Buckingham Palace, Newcastle-on-Tyne, The Forth Bridge, Ireland, Mechanical set of shipping, Newhaven, Crossing the Channel, Paris, Italy, Switzerland, St. Gothard Tunnel, Vienna, St. Petersburgh, Adrianople during the war, The Holy Land, Ceylon, India, China, Japan, New Zealand, San Francisco, Trinidad, The West Indies, New York, Egypt, The Soudan, Battle of Kirbekan, Stanley in...
Dates: 27 February 1893
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Hazel Mangean Girls Advertising Card, 8 December 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178I25.2
Scope and Contents

Autographed three-fold publicity card with three black and white photographs of the Hazel Mangean Girls, dedicated to Harold, Empire, Paris.

Dates: 8 December 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Heckenberg Circus Manor Hamilton Letter, Wednesday 26 July 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178F22.3
Scope and Contents

Telegram from Heckenberg Circus to Handby Celeine to confirm the terms of contract for the Hippodrome, Wednesbury.

Dates: Wednesday 26 July 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Correspondence

Heeley Green Theatre Poster, Week commencing 10 April 1933

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.13
Scope and Contents

Sheffield. The Amazing Samson strong man act, Trix and Lynda speciality act, Hal Miller comedy act, Toby Family presented by Betty Jackson animal act, 6 Oslanti Girls singing and dancing act, Handby Celeine Trio comedy skating act, Who is She? singing act. Black and red type of off white background. Printed by Bailey & Sons Printers, Somercotes Derbyshire.

Dates: Week commencing 10 April 1933
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Heeley Palace, Sheffield Programme, 1 - 30 April c1925

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.59
Scope and Contents

8pp.

Dates: 1 - 30 April c1925
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Heritage Theatre Poster, c1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.174
Scope and Contents

Stratford-upon-Avon. An Elizabethan Pageant. Contains colour illustration by Anthony John.

Dates: c1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Hippodrome Birmingham, Poster, Monday 29 March and week c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.32
Scope and Contents

An evening with Russ Conway with a big company featuring Saveen assisted by Daisy May, The Banshees. White and blue poster with red, blue and white text, black and photos and illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Monday 29 March and week c.1960-1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Hippodrome, Birmingham, Poster, Tuesday 19 November c.1960-1980

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.46
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presents an adaptation on Ice of Walt Disney's World famous film masterpiece Peter Pan. With the professional ice skating champion of the world Jacqueline Harbord as Peter Pan. Based on the immortal play by J.M. Barrie. Black poster with yellow and green backgrounds, colourful illustrations, pink banner and colourful text. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd.

Dates: Tuesday 19 November c.1960-1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Hippodrome, Birmingham, Poster, Tuesday 19 November for 4 weeks c.1963

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.91
Scope and Contents

Tom Arnold presents an adaptation on Ice of Walt Disney's world-famous film masterpiece Peter Pan. With the professional Ice Skating Champion of the World Jacqueline Harbord as Peter Pan. Colourful poster with a black and yellow background, coloured illustrations, black, green, pink and coloured text. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. M/c

Dates: Tuesday 19 November for 4 weeks c.1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Hippodrome, Birmingham, Poster, Monday 11 November and week c.1960-1969

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.136
Scope and Contents

The Temperance Seven present their Palace of Varieties featuring Donald Peers, Reg Dixon, Jimmy Wheeler, Chic Murray and Maidie, The Barry Sisters, Elizabeth & Collins, Ballet Montparnasse & The Temperance Seven. Light orange poster with black text and black illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Monday 11 November and week c.1960-1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Posters / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Hippodrome Blackpool Handbill, 13 July - 14 September c1952

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.4
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Special Sunday Shows. Donald Peers with all star supporting company. Red and blue print. Printed by Central Printing Co., (Chas. Sowden) Ltd., Burnley, Lancs.

Dates: 13 July - 14 September c1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Hippodrome Blackpool Handbill, Opening Saturday 28 June c1952

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.5
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon in Life With The Lyons. Red and blue print. Printed by Central Printing Co., (Chas. Sowden) Ltd., Burnley, Lancs.

Dates: Opening Saturday 28 June c1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Hippodrome Blackpool Handbill, Opening Saturday 30 June c1951

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.6
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Moulin Rouge, International cast includes Vic Oliver, Josef Locke. Red and blue print. Printed By: Central Printing Co., (Chas. Sowden) Ltd., Burnley, Lancs, 2p.p.

Dates: Opening Saturday 30 June c1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Hippodrome Blackpool Programme, Summer season 1951

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.57
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Vic Oliver and Josef Locke in Moulin Rouge. Contains illustrations on the front cover, 8p.p.

Dates: Summer season 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

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