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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1270 Collections and/or Records:

Programmes, c1875 - 1919

 Series
Reference code: 178K45
Scope and Contents

George Sanger Circus and Hall by the Sea programmes.

Dates: c1875 - 1919

Programmes, 1899 - 1925

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

Collection of Programmes mainly relating to Jasper Redfern's Motion Pictures, as well as other entertainments and events.

Dates: 1899 - 1925

Programmes, c1932 - 1936

 Series
Reference code: 178K50
Scope and Contents

British theatre programmes presenting Handby Celeine acts among others.

Dates: c1932 - 1936

Programmes, 1949 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178K56
Scope and Contents

Programmes from British, European and American circuses and some variety venues in the United Kingdom, in various languages. Also includes a Boswell-Wilkie Circus programme from South Africa.

Dates: 1949 - 1970

Programmes, 1938 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178K28
Scope and Contents

A range of programmes for performances involving magic, as well as other variety performances.

Dates: 1938 - 2000

Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows, c1890 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178K27
Scope and Contents

Circus, magic and variety show programmes including the Great Ohmy Circus, John Sanger Circus, Bertram Mills Circus and variety shows at various locations in Blackpool, London, Manchester and other theatres in England. Some of the variety performers showcased are Morecambe and Wise, Hetty King, Mae West, Bob Hope, Shirley Bassey, Larry Lamb and Cliff Richards.

Dates: c1890 - 1999

Promotional Cards, c1938 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178I16.1
Scope and Contents

Promotional cards in red and black type with space for notes at the bottom ‘Handby Celeine, novelty, comedy, sensation, burlesque, eccentrix’.

Dates: c1938 - 1939

Prototype of Promotional Card for Ben Jackson, c1903 - 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178I15.1
Scope and Contents

Promotional card prototype with figure portrait of Ben Jackson, body in pen and ink and head on photograph including text in pencil on reverse.

Dates: c1903 - 1923

Public Hall, Harvey Institute, Barnsley Handbill, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178T31.4
Scope and Contents Minni Letta's Sporting Girls. Miss Edie Endon - Dainty little 'Coon' Songstress. Harry Clyo and Rochelle - Comedy. Fox and Melville - American Song Illustrators. Percy Farrimond - Lancashire Singing Collier. Miss Gracie Logan - Pert Soubrette and Graceful dancer. The Great Cinizelli - Funny Acrobatic Furniture and Plate-smashing. Jasper Redfern's Animated Pictures. A.P. Boswell - The Black Diamond. Sisters Mayo - Vocalists and Dancers. Eugene and Willie - Musical Grotesques. The 4 Andys -...
Dates: c1900 - 1920

Public Hall, Harvey Institute, Barnsley Handbill, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178T31.9
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redfern's Superb Animated and Singing Pictures. The Falcons - Acrobatic and Hand Balancing Speciality. Harry Heath - Humourist. Edison's Latest Marvel - The Phonometograph. Herbert Betts - Comedian. Grand Gladiatorial Display by Mr George Dinnie. Printed by Bridgens and Son Ltd., Sheffield.

Dates: c1900 - 1920

Public Hall, Harwich Handbill, 12 - 13 April 1905

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

Featuring Jasper Redfern's World Renowned Animated Pictures and grand Vaudeville Combination. Printed by Watson, Ipswich.

Dates: 12 - 13 April 1905

Putney Parish Church Poster, 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.167
Scope and Contents

The Putney Bridge Medallion. ‘Struck to commemorate the 250th Anniversary 1729-1979’.

Dates: 1979

Queen's Hall Programme, 17 December 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.59
Scope and Contents

Music recital programme including the words of songs with special display of animated pictures including the Boer War. Black type on off white paper with commercial advertising and programme in the centre, 6p.p.

Dates: 17 December 1898

Queen's Hall Programme, 11 February 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.60
Scope and Contents

Music recital programme including the words of songs with special display of animated sport pictures including boxing, rowing and diving as well as the serpentine dance. Black type on off white paper with commercial advertising and programme in the centre, 6p.p.

Dates: 11 February 1899

Queen's Hall Programme, 2 March 1907

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.61
Scope and Contents

Music recital programme including the words of songs with future programme containing animated pictures. Black type on off white paper with commercial advertising and programme in the centre, 4p.p.

Dates: 2 March 1907

Queens Palace of Varieties Poster, 6 May 1897

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.43
Scope and Contents High Street, Poplar, For the Benefit of Mr. Michael Abrahams, Jack Camp, Johnny Gilmore, Fred Earle, Harry Wright, Nellie Gannon, F. W. St. Clair, Bros. Brewer, Tom Leamore, Dan Conroy, Haig and Haig, Harry Nation, Ray and Ransford, Ike, Scott and Son, Foreman and Fannin, Ernest D'Almaine, J. P. Johnson, Ted Cowan, Daisy Deroy, Cable and Helton, Lizzie Howard, Pat Carey, Walter Stockwell, Alec Thomas, Walter Stanley, The Meltones, Alf Chester, Harry Kent, Harry Wright, Lily Lena, Katie...
Dates: 6 May 1897

Queen's Theatre Blackpool Poster, Week commencing 26 December 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.318
Scope and Contents

Bo-Peep and her Live Sheep week commencing 26 December 1955, Goldilocks and the Three Bears week commencing 2 January 1956. Red and blue.

Dates: Week commencing 26 December 1955

Queen's Theatre Programme, Commencing Monday 24 September 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178K50.3
Scope and Contents

Belvedere Street, Mansfield. The Spice of Life! Variety, The Three Royces equilibrist act, Pip Buttler and Florence Pawson comedy act, The Handby Celene Trio comedy skating act, Texas, Cliffe and Snowball, May Darwood musical act, The Comperes comedy act, Miss Betty and Partner aerial act, Bert Maddison assisted by Betty Crighton comedy act. Navy blue type on orange background and decorative navy blue border on front cover, 2p.p.

Dates: Commencing Monday 24 September 1934

Ralph Reader Show Poster, 1 - 3 April c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.600
Scope and Contents

Adeline Genee Theatre, East Grinstead. Ralph Reader, The De Milles, Barbara Drew, Margaret White, Bridie Devon, Jack Seaton. Red and grey type on white background.

Dates: 1 - 3 April c1970 - 1979

Red Riding Hood Poster, Week commencing 27 December c1954

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.312
Scope and Contents

Grand, Doncaster. Terry Wilson, Estelle Russell, Sonny Boy, Patricia Lawtey, Arthur Carvey, Tony Hargreaves, Jan Kemp, Carole Hayes, Barry Gnome and Priscilla Beale. Contains colour illustration.

Dates: Week commencing 27 December c1954