Publicity photograph of Lulu Adams showing embroidery work to a woman. The embroidery work is showing lettering 'Los Angeles 1948'. The other woman is believed to be named 'Roberta'. 'Photo by Nick de Morgoli' on reverse.

Publicity photograph of Louise Craston (Lulu Adams). A blue headscarf has been painted on the image.

Lulu Adams with Harry Holt. 'Harry Holt and I Having a Coca Cola at our 'grease-joint' Sep 1948, Hollywood' written on reverse.

Publicity photograph of Lulu Adams (right) with a man and a woman accepting a presentation gift with audience. The photo is signed 'To Lulu with love Roberta' and 'For Lulu All the Best Bill Ballantyne'. Photo by Nick de Morgoli' on reverse.

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Tom Arnold, Bernard Delfont & John Beaumont present Freddie Frinton in the spectacular comedy pantomime Robison Crusoe with Derek Dene, Kathleen West, Wendy Wayne, John Gordon, Freddie Stevens, Harold Holness, The Lyceum Dances and Singers, Dailey & Wayne. Green and yellow poster, orange, yellow, black and red text with green illustrations and black and white photograph. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co, Ltd. Manchester.

Tom Arnold, Bernard Delfont and John Beaumont present Vince Hill in the spectacular comedy pantomime Dick Whittington. Big Star cast including Frank Marlborough, Yvonne Marlowe, Dorothy Wayne, Cox Twins, Miles Twins, Bobby Dennis, Joan Collins Children, Lyceum Dancers, Bel Canto Singers. Yellow poster with red banner, yellow, black and red text, red border, black and white photograph and black illustration. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd. Manchester.

London. The Alchemist. Contains illustration.

London. Filumena by Eduardo de Filippo, Joan Plowright, Colin Blakely, Trevor Eve, Christopher Guard, Larry Lamb, Sharon Mughan, Patricia Hayes and others. Contains photographs of the acts, 20p.p.

Promotional publicity photograph of a female dance performer. The card has the lettering 'Mahala' and 'Helous/Tunis' printed on the front.

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Lydia Dreams - Ventriloquist and Artist in Black and White, Steve Cooke - Comedian, Minnie Fortescue - Comedienne and Burlesque Artiste, Professor Duprez - Magician, Miss Daisy Clements - Soubrette, Miss Nellie Tabrar - Singer, and Fred Pollard at Ramsgate. Also Farcical sketch, ‘Charley’s Uncle’ and Louis Duprez and his Hypnotised dogs. Printed by W. Jennings, Thanet Advertiser, Ramsgate.

Lyme Regis. Wal Scott Present the Great Blackpool-Torbay Coast-to-Coast (Road Show) ‘Shine’, Sylvani continental illusionist, Sunya Musical comedy star, Paul Gray xylophonist, Isolde & Alexis music and dance, Shoe Shine Girls, Roys Instrumentalists Supreme, Beautiful Georgette dancing juggler, Vera Scott Pianist, Wal Scott & Christina. Red, blue and yellow type on white background and border. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Handbill for agents. Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London and Eccles. 2p.p.

London. The Kobes, Japanese equilibrists, Herbert J. Collings, Musicus, the magic of melody, Nevil Maskelyne presents Goff Godfrey in a reproduction of the Cardiff Seance as described by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Oswald Williams illusionist, Leslie Harris, Fred Cooper and Company stock-whip expert. Contains illustration on the front cover. Printed by Bradley & Son., Ltd., Printers, Reading, 4p.p.

Memorandum from The Comedy Theatre. Note regarding items from Hoe Hodson.