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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1054 Collections and/or Records:

Scrapbook of Multiple Circuses, 1979 - 1986

 Item
Reference code: 178G21.73
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings, relating to multiple circuses and acts including Jimmy Fossett's, Rosaire's and Billy Smart's, 41p.p.

Dates: 1979 - 1986

Script for Billy Smart's Appearance on T.V. Show 'This is Your Life', 16th December 1956

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 48: Series 178K44; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.43
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 16th December 1956

Seat Indicator Tickets for Billy Smart's Circus, 6 October

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.23
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 6 October

Second Half, Grock Film and Act with Max van Embden Film, 1931

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 33: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.33
Scope and Contents

VHS. Note on tape reads 'Joe Jackson’s story and act passed down from his father A.V. Pedlar Collection, Joe Jackson junior, life story of a tramp clown cycle act passed down from father to son. Closes with full act. Grock film of life plus act with Max van Embden, Berlin 1931.

Dates: 1931

Set of 14 Colour Postcards, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 54: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Shirtsleeves and Spangles Audio Recording, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 40: Series 178E9
Reference code: 178E9.6
Scope and Contents

1/4 audio reel. Digitised as part of the Unlocking Our Sounds Heritage project by the British Library.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Shows on Ice Programmes, 1957 - 1980

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.120
Scope and Contents

Programmes for the following ice shows: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Holiday on Ice, Jack and the Beanstalk, Holiday on Ice 1957, The Enchanted Toy Shop, Dick Whittington, Wildfire.

Dates: 1957 - 1980

Shrine Circus Programme, 1959

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.102
Scope and Contents

1 page poster. Front: programme information on the left and right, photo of an act in the middle. Back: information about the show, business advertisements.

Dates: 1959

Signed agreement between The Lord Mayor Aldermen and William Smart, 1948

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 3: Series 178G41; Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.5
Scope and Contents

Agreement relating to Billy Smart’s New World Circus and Amusements of 1 Bryon Parade Hillingdon Heat in the Country of Middlesex.

Dates: 1948

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, 1988

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178R7.80
Scope and Contents

1778 - 1988 Anniversary Show. Left blank for overprinting dates and location.

Dates: 1988

Sketch for Box Containing Inflatable Father Christmas, c1950 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 91: Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.63
Scope and Contents

Pen and pencil on paper.

Dates: c1950 - 2000

Smart Circus Film, 6 November 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 36: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.76
Scope and Contents

BETACAM. Note on tape reads 'Tape 1, unused, crowd show start toilets dogs etc'. Note on case reads 'AL S1 Rushes'.

Dates: 6 November 1993

Smart Circus Film, c1960 - 1969

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 29: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.111
Scope and Contents

Super8. Reel to reel Smart Circus film. Content unknown.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Smart Circus Posters, c1946 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.52-140
Scope and Contents

Billy Smart's and David Smart's Circus posters.

Dates: c1946 - 1999

Smart Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.173-229
Scope and Contents

Smart Circus programmes, including Billy Smart Circus, David Smart Circus and Smart Circus Royal Performance Galas.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Smart Circus Research Material, c1950 - 1959

 File
Reference code: 178B30.3
Scope and Contents

Two colour photocopies of Smart circus posters, one for Newport dated 1952

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Smart Collection Film [MISSING], c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 36: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.90
Scope and Contents

VHS. BFI. Note on case reads '16mm items, ref copy'.

Dates: c1900 - 2000

Smart Family Circus Scrapbooks, 1993 - 1996

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 49: Series 178G41
Reference code: 178G41.7
Scope and Contents

Large scrapbooks containing newspaper cuttings on the Smart Circus including Gary Smart and a diversity of acts.

Dates: 1993 - 1996

Smart Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0079
Scope and Contents

This collection contains posters, programmes, letters, film, business records and a large number of family and circus photographs. This unique family collection charts the history of the Smart family from their beginnings as fairground showmen to presenting one of the greatest British circuses.

Dates: c1880 - 2014

Smart's Address Book Business Record, 1950 - 1990

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 25: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.198
Scope and Contents

Includes names, phone numbers and addresses of various people in the circus, fairground, entertainment and media industries.

Dates: 1950 - 1990