Langley. Red, blue and yellow type on white background.

Poster left blank for over-printing location and date. Featuring Chi-Lahn-illusionist, Apache Braves-Red Indian Fire Eating Rituals, Brett Mentona-Knife Throwing, Reyall’s Dogs, Alec Halls and his cavalcade of junk, Commanche Spotted Stallion, Tommy the TV Pony, Dr Sparks-the First ever Tour of the UK. The Electric Man, 3 show in one. Circus, Variety, Wild West.

Running Fox and Juanita Apache Fire Rituals, Brett and Rosa Montana Wild West Sports, Jacqueline trapeze artist, Alun Davies and his 10 poodle all with photographs. Yellow, red and blue type on white background.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Alec Halls, Brett and Rosa Montana Wild West Sports, Jacqueline trapeze artist all with photographs. Yellow, red and blue type on white background.

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. Crazy circus clowns, speciality acts, wild west, novelty animal acts. Blue and red type on yellow background and illustration.

Halifax Piece Hall. ‘Under the centrally heated Big Top. Circus, Variety, Wild West. Contains illustration, yellow poster.

Halifax Piece Hall. ‘Under the centrally heated Big Top. Circus, Variety, Wild West. Contains illustration, white poster.

Collection of early films related to the first year of film-making in America and the United Kingdom and nineteenth century magic lantern slides, letter, film catalogues and photographic plates.

Wembley, Wednesday 26 December to Sunday 20 January, London's traditional Christmas show. Colour illustration of Native American shooting an arrow with a bow, showgirl riding an elephant, white horses and roaring lion with circus tent on the background and a £2 off voucher on the bottom section, on reverse list of acts, opening times and payment methods

Las Kansas jugglers, Khalil Oghaby Strongman, The Cimarro Brothers high-wire, Captain Sydney Howes with Lions, Orramic, Scott’s Californian Sea-Lions, The Inaros Sisters trapeze, The Santus Julian Troupe French wizards on Wheels, Billy Wild, Otaki and the James Sisters Wild West Show, Miss Babette’s Lovable Dogs. Colour with photos, 16p.p.

Royal Silver Jubilee, Binak Brothers knockabout comedy, Captain Sydney Howes and his lions, The Cimarro brothers high-wire, The Inaros Sisters trapeze, Sonny Fossett and Co. clowns, Otaki and the James Sisters Wild West Show, Batman and Robin aerial act, Captain Universe human cannonball. Colour illustration of human cannonball on cover. Fold out programme with photos.

White leather cowboy boots and a black cowboy hat, worn on stage by knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).

Male cowboy costume (cream with green decorations), including a jacket and a pair of trousers, two decorative belts, and two neckties, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).

Male cowboy costume (cream with red decorations), including a shirt and pair of trousers, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman). Accompanied by one female costume comprising a golden sequined bra and mini skirt with tassels, possibly worn by Hal Denver's assistant, Olga Denver.

Male cowboy costume, including a shirt, pair of trousers and a decorative belt, worn by Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).

The collection comprises Hal Fisher’s extensive research on Blackpool Tower Circus including an index of performers and a variety of research materials. The collection also contains photo albums and programmes taken from his work and travels.

This item is thought to be a mock-up for a leaflet or handbill advertising, Ralph Norman's wild west act. Includes a photograph of Ralph Norman, images of cowboys, an American flag and the words: 'Hal [Norman]. Rodeo Times Action Act', 1p.

Handbills and other advertisements for performances of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver) and his wife, Olga Norman, who had a knife throwing act together, often known as The Sensational Denvers, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, notably in North America.

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Interview with Margaret Bird, formerly Mrs Margaret Waddington (nee) Shufflebottom. Interview conducted by Brian Steptoe at Bramerton, Norfolk. Audio casette recording and ten pages typed transcript. Copy of original. Digitised as part of the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project led by the British Library 2021.