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Acrobats

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Performers

Found in 267 Collections and/or Records:

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

Joe Gandey's Circus Presentations Poster, 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.30
Scope and Contents

English Single Most Circus International, Featuring Granada Television Documentary, Delmarrs Equilibrists, Trevor Doolottle acrobatic, comedy and juggling, Cheeko minute Trick Pony, Caprice Alpine Goat, Billy Diamond and Sioux City Sue Knife Throwing, Prince Kahn And Co., Running fox and Juanita Apache Fire Rituals.

Dates: 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John F. C. Heather Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0056
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs related to Joseph Charles Heather, the Sanger Circus and the Bostock Jungle.

Dates: c1897 - 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Julian's International Circus Programme, c1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.21
Scope and Contents Brothers Stelling, Master Alfred Eugene juggling act, Miss Laura equestrian act, Mr. A. Stelling equestrian act, Pedro clown, The Three Simpletons comedy act, Mdlle. Isabelle and Thomas H. Culeen equestrian act, Mons. Preistel, Miss Julian equestrian act, Brothers Haygo acrobatic act, Mdlle. Eleise Gaertner equestrian act, Hurst comedy act, Whimsical Willie, Mr. J. Julian equestrian act, George Testo and Miss Fannie Orni gymnastic act. Black type on yellowish background with list of cast of...
Dates: c1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Kunstreiter und Gaukler Portfolio of Prints, 1877 - 1881

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.58
Scope and Contents

Equestrian and jugglers fold out portfolio containing circus themed lithographs mounted on green card with red text in German by Heinrich Lang, showing mainly acrobats, clowns and equestrian acts, some pages contain multiple studies, contains 28 prints on 25 mounts. Published by Adolf Ackermann, Munchen, 1881.

Dates: 1877 - 1881
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

La Force de L'incomparable Signior Colpi Print, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.7
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of floor acrobatic troupe in the centre surrounded by twelve smaller images of acrobatic acts.

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

La Force de L'incomparable Signior Colpi Print, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.11
Scope and Contents

Black and white illustration of floor acrobatic troupe in the centre surrounded by twelve smaller images of acrobatic acts.

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

Lord George Sanger's Grand Colosseum Circus Programme, c1908

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.552
Scope and Contents

Marron type on off white background with illustrations of circus performers along the right and left edges including, highwire walking, clowns, acrobats, animals and equestrian act, programme in the centre. Printed by Willson's Printers, Leicester, 2p.p.

Dates: c1908
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Sanger Circus Programmes

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Miscellaneous Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135-158
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of various circus shows and performers, together with photographic reproductions of illustrations and drawings of circus performers, as well as advertisements for travelling circuses, thought to be compiled by Ruth Manning Sanders, whilst writing her book on the origins and history of the circus titled, 'The English Circus'.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1795 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B30
Scope and Contents

Compilation of monographs, articles, manuscripts and a range of research material about circus companies and performers in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world by various authors, the research was mainly compiled by Hal Thomas.

Dates: c1795 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Moody Bros. Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.34
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of male equestrian act doing a summer sole over a galloping horse with ringmaster in tuxido stood on the right and clown in stripy outfit stood on the left, over yellow background and orange border on the top section. Printed by Moody Bros., Regd. No. 26553, Birmingham.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Poster, 6 July 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.17
Scope and Contents Grand Burnely Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonderful Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland, the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Sunday 12th July His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion Seaforth, Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers, Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, banjo comic act, Animated pictures on the Casinograph, Lewis T. Dalrymple’s Co. The 6 Sailors, 6 Girls, vocal and dancing miniature revue, Rob, Ivy, Lyn in 'The Garden of...
Dates: 6 July 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Morecambe Tower Theatre, Ballroom and Gardens Programme, 6 July 1914

 Item
Reference code: 178K40.1
Scope and Contents Grand Burnley Holiday Programme, Little Nap, 'The Wonder Chimpanzee', Bros. Costello, acrobatic comedians, Rowland the brainstorm juggler assisted by Kitty Grenelle, Dancing twice daily, music by the Scarlet Casino Orchestra, M.C. Mr A.H. Brown, His Majesty’s 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders Band, Fredrica’s Wonderful Terriers Jeane Le Roy, comedienne and singer, Ben Jackson, comedian and banjoist Animated pictures on the casinograph, Lewis T. Dalryple’s Co. The 6 Sailor Girls, Rob,...
Dates: 6 July 1914
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Programmes

Mr. Cooke Circus Poster, 9 November 1830

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.26
Scope and Contents Pantheon, Norwich. 12 Arabian and Hanoverian horses, country dance, Mr. Cooke on The Courier of St. Petersburgh, The Magnificent Pegasus, Miss Emiline Margaretta on The Countess of Lilliput or the Fair old Maid of 1725 comical equestrian act, Mr. Smith with Burmese twin ponies act, Mr. Williams' leaping acrobatic act, Master Alfred Cooke's on The Playful Zephyr equestrian act, Mons. Hengler on sigle tightrope act, Protean Nondescript gymnastic act, Brentford Election comedy act. Black type...
Dates: 9 November 1830
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

New and Elegant Orchestra Handbill, c1820 - 1829

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.200
Scope and Contents

La Troupe Longuemare at Bagnigge Wells Gardens, near Islington, London. Concert, orchestra and acrobatic troupe opened in the Bagnigge Wells Gardens. Printed T. Goode, Cross Street, Wilderness Row.

Dates: c1820 - 1829
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London

Newspaper Cuttings, 1937 - 2003

 Series
Reference code: 178G61
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings and magazines containing articles related to Digger Pugh acts, circus acts and performances, Great Yarmouth Circus and Sanger Circus. Also an issue of New Career Girl, The Performer, The White Tops and Osterreich Illustrierte.

Dates: 1937 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Noel Drewe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0058
Scope and Contents

A large collection of films entitled Circusama containing amateur and professional films on the themes of circus, performing animals and zoos, and edited clips from commercial Western and comedy films. The films are in a variety of formats including 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm and contain related correspondence and notes. This collection also contains some sound reels mainly of fairground music.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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