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Ventriloquists

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:

Blackpool Tower Circus Programme, 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.85
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of ringmaster, ventriloquist with bird, clown and man in orangutan outfit on the front cover, inside introduction, colour photographs of performers and acts with text, and programme in the centre on glossy paper, 6p.p.

Dates: 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Blackpool Tower Circus Programmes

Blackpool Tower Circus Programmes, c1900 - 2009

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.31-87
Scope and Contents

Blackpool Tower Circus programmes.

Dates: c1900 - 2009
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Circus Friends Association Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0122
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses

Dates: 1795 - 2020
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Civic Theatre Poster, Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.173
Scope and Contents

Barnsley. A Night at the Music Hall, Clinton Ford, Jimmy Marshall, Chris Corbally Britain’s youngest ventriloquist, Montelli & June Mr & Mrs Music, Gladys Ambrose, The Du Barry Set, The Ray Paul Sound, Colin Cresswell. Red and black type on yellow background. Printed By Taylors Printers, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Dates: Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

George Blake's Advertising Card, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.3
Scope and Contents

Promotional card and puzzle for George Blake Ventriloquist, 9p.p.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Grand Opera House Handbill, 21 November 1910

 Item
Reference code: 178T34.1
Scope and Contents Harrogate, Max Mantesole and Angus McLeod present, Rabottini, the world famous conduct and his Italian court band, Ben Jackson, trick soloist and banjo humorist, Minnie D’Aubyn, the local pantomime favourite in chorus songs, Tom Bryce assited by Miss Maynard, musical comedy, The Fosyths (Frank and Millie), musical comedy 'The Doll and the College boy', Tom Garland, mimic and voice Thower, ventriloquist and singer, Bert Anderson, conjuror, Rozel, Speciality artiste. Black type on orange...
Dates: 21 November 1910
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Handbills

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Circus and Liverpool Stadium Programmes, c1900 - 2004

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.281-335
Scope and Contents

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome and Liverpool Stadium circus programmes including Billy Russell, Peter Jay, Jasmine Smart and Sally Chipperfield among others.

Dates: c1900 - 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Hamilton's New Excursions Programme, c1880

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.10
Scope and Contents

Introductory tableau showing California, London, Crossing the Channel, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Constantinople, Ceylon, Washington, Southampton to Trasvaal, The Cotterells, comedy act, Miss Trixy Holland, comedy act, Arnetti, musical act, Walter Roselle, ventriloquist, Sid Colenza, comedy act, Godfrey Martin's latest cinematoscope. Black type on green background and two small illustraton of men in tailcoats, contains hand written annotations. Printed by Leader Printing Works, Lincoln, 2p.p.

Dates: c1880
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Handbills, c1910 - 1923

 Series
Reference code: 178T34
Scope and Contents

Music Hall and Variety theatre handbills featuring Ben Jackson among many other acts.

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

Handbills, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178T27
Scope and Contents

Hanbills for variety, magic and illusion shows mainly in locations in Blackpool in cluding the North Pier, the Hippodrome and various theatres.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Hengler's Grand Cirque Poster, c1879 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.24
Scope and Contents

Brunswich Road, Liverpool. Blue type on white background, Poole & Young's new excursions, Zulu War, Rorke's Drift, Cetywayou the Zulu King, The Dioramic Effects, Electric light, singers and ventriloquists, Miss Mary Townley, Mr W. D'Almaine, Le Petite Maud and the Petit Charlie, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland. Printed by Stafford and Co., Printers and Engravers Nottingham.

Dates: c1879 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

International Super Circus Programme, 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.310
Scope and Contents

Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth. Presented by Jack and Peter Jay. Colour illustrations of circus acts including roaring tiger's face on top left, trapeze act, acrobatic troupe, elephants, horses, clowns, mermaides and ventriloquist with monkey doll on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p.

Dates: 1982
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Circus and Liverpool Stadium Programmes

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 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

Messrs. Poole and Young New Dioramic Programme, 4 August 1879

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.19
Scope and Contents Grand Concert Hall and Skating Rink, West Street, Brighton, Zulu War, Russia, Turkey, Cyprus, India, Afghanistan, Germany, Europe, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Miss Mable de Verne, singing act, Mr Frank Freeland, impresonation act, Professor Alexander, ventriloquist act, The band conducted by Mr Jas. Montague. Blue type on pink background and wavy border on the front cover, inside programme, on back cover Liverpool press reviews and listing of variety acts. Printed by Stafford and...
Dates: 4 August 1879
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole's Gigantic Pictorial Enterprise Programme, 14 August 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.18
Scope and Contents Exchange Rooms, New Street, Birmingham, Egypt and the world, Bombardment of Alexandria, Cairo, The Suez Canal, London, South Africa, Afghanistan, India, Assassination of the Szar, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Prince of Wales Minstrels, Mr Charles Ernest, singing act, Mr J. Richards, musical act, Mr Horace Wilton, comedy musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Oscar Hartwell, The orchestra conducted by Mr B. Simpson. Black type on pink background with...
Dates: 14 August 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Mr Joseph Poole's Grand New Myriorama Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.6
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, Grand fashionable night, The Mayor David Jones, Esq., Ex-Mayor, Alderman T. Windsor Jacobs, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Mons. Martini's bicycle troupe, The Musical Marvels, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Poole's orchestra and military band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Red type on...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Pictoresque Trips Abroad to all Parts of the Globe Poster, Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.1
Scope and Contents New Corn Exchange, Rochester. The Nile Expedition, Stanley in Africa, The falls of Niagara, The Goodwin Sands, London by day and night, The Queen's visit to Westminster Abbey, Ireland, Lakes of Killarney, Scenes of Liverpool, Poole's Acme Combination Company of talented artistes, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Mr Harry Stewart, fast outfit change and musical act, Professor Le Ray, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, musical act, La Petite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Mr R.H.A....
Dates: Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

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