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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome Leaflet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.32
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of laughing clown's face on top left corner and showgirl in bikini seating on an elephant's head on centre right, over a blue background and yellow, red and black type on top section, on bottom section booking form and the hillarious Grumbleweed and other acts on reverse with colour photographs.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Trade and Advertising Material, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178I22
Scope and Contents

A range of items of promotion and advertising from a range of circus companies and performers, including artistes' photographs with act descriptions used for seeking employment in circuses and pamphlets advertising independent performances and circus companies' literature and souvenirs for public distribution and promotion including Gerry Cottle's Circus, Belle Vue, Blackpool Tower, Bertram Mills Circus, Gandey's, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey, Knie and many more.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

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