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Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1455 Collections and/or Records:

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

King's Hall Palace of Varieties, Ilkley Poster, Tuesday 8 November - Tursday 10 November [1966]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.22
Scope and Contents Ilkley & District Round Table have the honour to present the return by overwhelming demand of thousands of the nobility & gentry of the county of Yet another grand Old-Time Music Hall. With a cast of artistes - The greatest, most talented ever gathered together, in this, or any other theatre! Mr. Sandy Powell, Miss Betty Jumel, Messrs. Jackson & Collins. White poster, framed like a stage with red stage curtains, red and blue text. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd....
Dates: Tuesday 8 November - Tursday 10 November [1966]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

King's Hall Palace of Varieties, llkley Poster, Tuesday 10 November - Thursday 12 November [c1960 - 1980]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.29
Scope and Contents Ilkley & District Round Table have the honour to present the return by overwhelming demand of thousands of the nobility & gentry of the county, Another Old-Time Music Hall. With a cast of Artistes - the greatest, most talented ever gathered together, in this, or any other theatre! Miss Hetty King, Mr. Ossie Noble, Miss Margery Manners, Mr Eddie Reindeer, Mr. Donald Clough. White poster, designed like a stage with coloured illustrations, red and blue text. Printed by Electric (Modern)...
Dates: Tuesday 10 November - Thursday 12 November [c1960 - 1980]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

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

King's Theatre Edinburgh Poster, Monday 8 May [1972]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.47
Scope and Contents

Harold Landey for Melton Productions limited presents Douglas Squires' Second Generation with their guests Eve Boswell, Pavlov's Puppets, special guest star direct from the "Golden Shot" Norman Vaughan. Purple poster with white banners, white, purple and orange text with a purple and white photograph. Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Monday 8 May [1972]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

King's Theatre, Edinburgh Poster, Opening Friday 17 June [c1960 - 1970]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.110
Scope and Contents

Jack Milroy, The Alexander Brothers in "The Jack Milroy Show at Five Past Eight", The Sparkling New Revue Charlie Sim, The Douglas Brownefour. Directed by Anthony Crutchley, complete change of programme every 2nd Friday. Yellow Poster with pink border boxes, pink and black text with colourful star illustrations. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co Ltd. Manchester.

Dates: Opening Friday 17 June [c1960 - 1970]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

Kings Theatre Southsea Poster, Commencing Monday 8 June [1964]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 1: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.43
Scope and Contents

Cyril Fletcher productions ltd present Cyril Fletcher, Betty Astell in their gay musical Summer Masquerade. Billy Tasker, Jill Fletcher, Peter Hudson, George Reibbitt, The Irving Davies Dancers, Betty Jumel. Keith Lee, Ted Heffren, Glyn Hale, Michael Tubbs. Black poster with yellow and orange banners. Largely black text, some orange text and black and white photographs.

Dates: Commencing Monday 8 June [1964]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

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 — Box Lulu Adams Box 4: Series 178F16; Series 178G5; Series 178H10; Series 178K34; Series 178T26; Series 178Z23
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

Lancastrian Hall Theatre, Swinton Poster, Commencing 23 December [1971 - 1972]

 Item — Box Electric Modern Printing Collection Box 2: Series 178R45
Reference code: 178R45.96
Scope and Contents present in association with Nelson Firth Productions direct from the Granada TV Series "The Comedians" Charlie Williams as Charlie, The Good Robber in Babes in the Wood. Abbe Hadfield as Robin Hood, Patrick Ward as Nurse Glucose, Michael Burchill as The Sherriff, Beryl Johnson as Marian, James Lister as Bad Robber, Sheila Payant Juveniles, Nelson Firth Dancers, The Lancastrian Singers, with Roy Lance as Simple Simon. Yellow and brown poster with white banners, brown and yellow text,...
Dates: Commencing 23 December [1971 - 1972]
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company / Electric Modern Printing Company Posters

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

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