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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 248 Collections and/or Records:

Couple with Zulu Warrior Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.108
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a couple with Zulu warrior. 'Taken with one of the chiefs at a --affir dance' written on the reverse.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Crowds at Lord George Sanger Circus Photograph , c1880 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 3: Series 178B39; Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.159
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a large crowd of people queueing at the entrance to George Sanger's circus.

Dates: c1880 - 1910

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

Den Curtis' Photographic Albums, 1936 - 1969

 File
Reference code: 178C108.329-332
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1936 - 1969

Early Circus Programmes, c1800 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.1-28
Scope and Contents

Early British circus and variety programmes including Astley's, Batty's and Lord George Sanger's circus.

Dates: c1800 - 1999

Early Circus Scrapbook, 1876 - 1893

 Item
Reference code: 178G21.77
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1876 - 1893

Early Circus Scrapbook, 1879 - 1898

 Item
Reference code: 178G21.78
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1879 - 1898

Ellen Coleman and George Austin with Clown Photograph, c1890 - 1910

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1890 - 1910

Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman Photograph, c1890 - 1899

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.52
Scope and Contents

Photograph of female equestrian Ellen 'Topsy' Coleman mounted on a horse in front of a circus living wagon.

Dates: c1890 - 1899

Empire Programme, Week of Monday 26 February 1934

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.563
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Week of Monday 26 February 1934

Equestrian Performers Photograph, c1890 - 1909

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.97
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1890 - 1909

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939

Family Group Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.133
Scope and Contents

Photograph of Olive Austin with a man and a boy stood in front of a pick up truck.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Female Bareback Riders, c14 April 1897

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 2: Series 178B39; Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.181
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a group of five female bareback rider performers, including Emma Coleman

Dates: c14 April 1897

Female Equestrian and Ringmaster Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.109
Scope and Contents

Photograph of female equestrian seated on a pony next to a circus ringmaster standing in front of a tent.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Female Juggler Photograph, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.111
Scope and Contents

Photograph of a female juggler, juggling hoops in the street.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Films, c1930 - 1990

 Series
Reference code: 178D5
Scope and Contents

Amateur and commercial films on multiple formats, focusing mainly on Circus but also including transport, fairs, fairground rides and other types of travelling entertainments.

Dates: c1930 - 1990

Florence Austin and Group Next to an Aeroplane Photograph, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.115
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.19
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Florence Austin Photograph, c1920 - 1939

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.20
Scope and Contents

Photograph of Florence Austin hanging from a trapeze outdoors.

Dates: c1920 - 1939