Circus
Found in 248 Collections and/or Records:
Couple with Zulu Warrior Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Photograph of a couple with Zulu warrior. 'Taken with one of the chiefs at a --affir dance' written on the reverse.
Crowds at Lord George Sanger Circus Photograph , c1880 - 1910
Black and white photograph of a large crowd of people queueing at the entrance to George Sanger's circus.
Cyril Critchlow Collection
Den Curtis' Photographic Albums, 1936 - 1969
Photographic albums put together by Den Curtis, containing black and white photographs of circuses, performers and animals with annotations, including Sanger, Chipprefields, Bertram Mills, Smarts, Hoxie Bros., Blackpool Tower, Belle Vue, Robert Bros., Fossett and Luckens Continental Circus and others, also some loose photographs removed from the albums.
Early Circus Programmes, c1800 - 1999
Early British circus and variety programmes including Astley's, Batty's and Lord George Sanger's circus.
Early Circus Scrapbook, 1876 - 1893
Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings and black and white illustrations, relating to multiple circuses and acts including Sanger's, Ginnett's and Barnum's, 80p.p.
Early Circus Scrapbook, 1879 - 1898
Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings, programmes and black and white illustrations, relating to multiple circuses and acts including Barnum's, Chiarini's Royal Italian Circus, Ginnett's and Sanger's, 128p.p.
Ellen Coleman and George Austin with Clown Photograph, c1890 - 1910
Photograph of Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman between two circus performers. To the left of Ellen is a clown with bagpipes. To the right is her brother in law George Austin in equestrian costume. The photograph was taken at Lord George Sanger Circus. The clown is possibly Ellen's father Alexander Coleman, known as Little Sandy.
Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman Photograph, c1890 - 1899
Photograph of female equestrian Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman mounted on a horse in front of a circus living wagon.
Empire Programme, Week of Monday 26 February 1934
Shepherds Bush. Lord George Sanger's Circus Sensation. Blue and white type on white and blue background on front cover, inside commercial advertising and programme. Printed by Advertising Agents, Geo. J. Smith and Co., Ltd, 20 Easy Row, Birmingham, 4p.p.
Equestrian Performers Photograph, c1890 - 1909
Group of eight equestrian performers from Sanger circus, four male and four female posing in front of a row of houses on a street. They are sat on their horses wearing equestrian circus costumes.
Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.
Family Group Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Photograph of Olive Austin with a man and a boy stood in front of a pick up truck.
Female Bareback Riders, c14 April 1897
Black and white photograph of a group of five female bareback rider performers, including Emma Coleman
Female Equestrian and Ringmaster Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Photograph of female equestrian seated on a pony next to a circus ringmaster standing in front of a tent.
Female Juggler Photograph, c1930 - 1939
Photograph of a female juggler, juggling hoops in the street.
Films, c1930 - 1990
Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.
Florence Austin and Group Next to an Aeroplane Photograph, c1930 - 1939
Photograph taken in the USA of a group of people next to an aeroplane. The aircraft is marked 'Interstate Airlines Incorporated Photographic Section'. 'Myself with Mill(s) and one of the act's husband and wife flying on the circuit with us Love Florrie' is written on the reverse of the photograph. 'Master photo Finishers of America' stamped on reverse.
Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Postcard of aerial performer Florence Austin on Blackpool South Pier. The photograph is stamped with 'Pier Studio, South Pier' on reverse. 'To Mama with Love Flo' is written on reverse.
Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939
Photograph of Florence Austin hanging from a trapeze outdoors.