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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4479 Collections and/or Records:

Cottle-Chipperfield Circus Programme, 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.418
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of circus ring with parade in the centre with American and British flags in a circle on a blue background and colour illustration of clown on the front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performers and long articles, half the programme in English and half in Chinese with programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: 1982
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Gerry Cottle's Circus, Cottle and Austen and Burnt Stub's Circus Programmes

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Handbill, 27 September - Sunday 9 October

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178T42.1
Scope and Contents

Front side: photos of circus acts, title, 1/2 price promotion. Back side: message from Gerry Cottle, information on show times and prices, circus held at Guildford. 1 page.

Dates: 27 September - Sunday 9 October
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Handbills

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.969
Scope and Contents

Edgware, Montrose Recreation Ground, 4 to 9 June. Colour photograph of three women in red uniforms, background blue and white with pink and yellow border, type white, yellow and black. Designed by Tony Shuker, photography by Bristol United Press

Dates: c1960-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.978
Scope and Contents

Tonbridge, Quarry Hill, Mableton Farm, 11 to 13 July. Colour illustration of a clown, background pink, border blue and yellow, type multicoloured

Dates: c1960-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.992
Scope and Contents

London, Alexandra Palace. Colour illustrations of King Kong on top of a skyscraper and the three Cottle Sisters, background yellow, type multicoloured. Designed by Tony Shuker

Dates: 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Cottle Sisters New Generation Circus Poster, 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.993
Scope and Contents

London, Alexandra Palace. Colour illustrations of King Kong on top of a skyscraper and the three Cottle Sisters, background yellow, type multicoloured. Designed by Tony Shuker

Dates: 22 December 1994 - 8 January 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

Crand Cirque de France Programme, 1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.104
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a man holding a radio microphone standing atop of a lion. Inside: programme in the centre, photos and brief description of the acts, commercial advertisements, information on the circus. Back cover: drawing of a horse holding a clown and a lion cub perched on a stool. 20 pages.

Dates: 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Crand Cirque de France Programme, 1960

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.105
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a man holding a radio microphone standing atop of a lion. Inside: programme in the centre, photos and brief description of the acts, commercial advertisements, information on the circus. Back cover: drawing of a horse holding a clown and a lion cub perched on a stool. 20 pages.

Dates: 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Crazy Emeus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.74
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathetoscope. Black and white, silent. Box notes read, "All the Thrills, Spills & Chariots, Clowns etc. All in one reel of pleasure". Ilkeston Line Centre.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Cross Brothers Christmas Circus Poster, 29 December 1983 - 16 January 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.780
Scope and Contents

Harrow Leisure Centre. Black and white illustration of a roaring tiger made to appear as if it is bursting through the poster, background green and white, type black. Printed by BRIAN PAGE (CRANLEIGH)

Dates: 29 December 1983 - 16 January 1984
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cross Brothers Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.778
Scope and Contents

Hastings Pier, 10 July to 4 September. Black and red line illustrations of a clown's head and six lions, with a border of yellow, white and green stars, background white and green, type multicoloured. Designed and printed by Alan Hurstwayte Associates Hastings

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Cross Brothers Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.782
Scope and Contents

Rye Fair Salts, 5 to 9 July. Colour illustrations of a clown, a lion's head and three horses in circus plumes, background white, type black, blue and red

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Crowds and Building, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Box Lulu Adams Box 1: Series 178C83
Reference code: 178C83.31
Scope and Contents

Crowds outside a building, probably taken in Russia.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Cupola: A Circus Installation, 11 November 2017 - 22 April 2018

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.8
Scope and Contents Bradford. A colour photograph of Rebecca Truman during a performance, the title of the event in white and yellow type, and a description of the installation, venue information and contact information in white type on the front, and on the reverse colour images from circus posters, an image of a black lino cut of a bear on a platform, and information in black type regarding the 'Decades of Delight: 250 Years of Circus' exhibition on a yellow background, including date, time and RSVP...
Dates: 11 November 2017 - 22 April 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection / Handbills

Cupola: A Circus Installation, 11 November 2017 - 22 April 2018

 Item
Reference code: 178T44.9
Scope and Contents Bradford. A colour photograph of Rebecca Truman during a performance, the title of the event in white and yellow type, and a description of the installation, venue information and contact information in white type on the front, and on the reverse colour images from circus posters, an image of a black lino cut of a bear on a platform, and information in black type regarding the 'Decades of Delight: 250 Years of Circus' exhibition on a yellow background, including date, time and RSVP...
Dates: 11 November 2017 - 22 April 2018
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection / Handbills

Cut It Out Paper Toy of Gerry Cottle's Circus, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 52: Series 178V12; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.42
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Cyril Bertram Mills Presents Centre Circus Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.82
Scope and Contents

Brighton. Colour illustration on mount board.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Cyril Bertram Mills-This is Your Life, Paul Daniels, Circus Circus, The Circus, Circus Moves on in Calabria, 24 Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain and Gypsey et Maud Films, 1974 - 2003

 Item
Reference code: 178D13.18
Scope and Contents Thames Television Plc, ITV, TWO, ARTE France Telmondis, Les Poissons Volants Neyrac Films. Colour and black and white, sound and background music. DVD1 Cyril Bertram Mills on This is Your Life, tv programme 1989 showing interviews and modern and vintage footage including the Royal Performance, Paul Daniels presenting a variety tv programme, including comedy, strong men and skating acts, followed by news programme, Circus Circus tv documentary on circus narrated by Wendy Richards, showing...
Dates: 1974 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Films

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

Cyrk Budapeszt Programme, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.117
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of a monkey with its face and ears in color. Inside: programme in the centre, commercial advertisement, photos and brief description of the acts. Back cover: drawings of an elephant, clown, tiger, and dancer that are partcially in colour. 8 pages.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

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