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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4643 Collections and/or Records:

Belle Vue 41st International Circus Programme, 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.477
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of leaping tigers and man on a blue and black background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 18p.p.

Dates: 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

Belle Vue 42nd International Circus Programme, 23 December 1970 - 6 February 1971

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Reference code: 178K43.478
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of female wire walker in a pink tutu kneeling down on the wire and a clown below watching her on a blue background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white illustrations and photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 16p.p.

Dates: 23 December 1970 - 6 February 1971

Belle Vue 53rd International Circus Handbill, Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982

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Reference code: 178T40.28
Scope and Contents

Red and black illustration of two clowns climbing onto each other's shoulders on top of an elephant, the top clown is holding a tin of paint and a brush next to a circus sign and the ringmaster is stood watching behind on yellow background

Dates: Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982

Belle Vue 53rd International Circus Programme, 26 December 1981 - 30 January 1982

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Reference code: 178K43.487
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour cartoon illustration of clowns climbing up an elephant with a tin of paint and a brush next to stack up letters reading circus and ringmaster on the background on front cover, inside black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising. Printed by Peter Scott (Printers) Ltd, Burnley, Lancs, 12p.p.

Dates: 26 December 1981 - 30 January 1982

Belle Vue Circus Booking Forms, 1949-1982

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Reference code: 178Z50.55
Scope and Contents

Folding booking forms containing colour illustrations and black and white and colour photographs of acts and animals with time table of shows, menus, prices, details of other amenities and booking forms

Dates: 1949-1982

Belle Vue Circus Bulletins, 1936 - 1956

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Reference code: 178I22.26
Scope and Contents

Various bulletings produced by Belle Vue, black and white photographs of performers and acts with news and reports about Belle Vue and comic strips including Belle Vue Bulletin, Belle Vue Circus Fun and International Circus News.

Dates: 1936 - 1956

Belle Vue Circus Centenary Postcard, Saturday 21 December 1935

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Reference code: 178Z50.54
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Red illustration of rearing horses on either side of a circle, which contains a laughing clown's face and red type below on off white card

Dates: Saturday 21 December 1935

Belle Vue Circus, Manchester Programme, 6 December 1980 - 31 January 1981

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Reference code: 178K41.36
Scope and Contents Norman Barrett ringmaster, Family Santus trick cyclists, The Brucksons Balancing act, Jacko Fossett and Little Willy clowns, Les Kansas jugglers, Martin Lacey and his lions, Dunban Nickol trampoline act, The Svensons equestrian act, The Great Darix balancing act, Camel Caravan presented by Beverley Roberts, Gina the Girl in the Moon trapeze, Robert Brothers’ Elephant Entertainment, Joan Rosaire and Goldy the Wonder Horse, Hsiung Family Oriental Acrobats, The Loonies comedians. Contains...
Dates: 6 December 1980 - 31 January 1981

Belle Vue Circus Poster, From23 December 1955-1956

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Reference code: 178R47.1113
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Managed by R.M.Dixon, ringmaster George Lockhart. Acrobatic act, brown bear, tiger, two white horses with red decoration, grey elephant with white headdress and woman riding, lion , two dogs with master in red suit and hat. Yellow type on blue background, printed on card. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd, Manchester

Dates: From23 December 1955-1956

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

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Reference code: 178R47.1114
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of a tiger, orange, black stripes and white accents on fur, man stood beside tiger and smaller white and black image of tiger to the right, booking information along the bottom, printed on card. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd. Bradford

Dates: 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 23 December 1971 - 6 February 1972

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Reference code: 178R47.1115
Scope and Contents Manchester. Roberts Bros lions presented by Captain Syd Howes, Peter Bento musical clown, Manuela trapeze artist, 4 Rosarios ladder of fame, Smarts liberty horse presented by Yasmin and Jennie, Rybecks boxing bears, acrobatic Atlantas, 6 Biros, Bento and Co comedy boxing, clowns Jacko, Noe-Noe, Alby and Little Billy, Les Cordena dancing girls, Bassi, Tarras Boulba, Steckel magic, 2 Galettis live wire act, Smarts 5 elephants presented by Billy Wilson Smart. Blue background, woman on tightrope...
Dates: 23 December 1971 - 6 February 1972

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 20 December 1968 - 8 February 1969

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Reference code: 178R47.1116
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Lions presented by Carl Fischer, 6 Sallais, Diana Benneweis and Claus Jespersen equestrian act, 2 Ferenczi unicycle act, gun men, Little Terry and Teddy, Evelyn Hans dog act, Quartet Michael, rod, pole and perch act, Trio Itala, The Mad Caps comedy acrobat act, horses presented by Claus Jespersen, clowns Jacko, Will and Noe-Noe, Nicolodis Troupe acrobatic act, 3 Martinys clowns, elephants presented by Bobby Roberts. Printed by W.E.Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: 20 December 1968 - 8 February 1969

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

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Reference code: 178R47.1117
Scope and Contents Manchester. Tiger and bear act presented by Eugen Weidmann, Schlingodd troupe, acrobatic act, Willi Mullens equestrian act, Robert Bros. pig, Samson and Delilah strongman, Cavedos Trio, Walter and Ci, pigeons by Miss Wendy, clowns Alby, Jacko, Noe-Noe and Billy, Nadia and Congo gorilla, Robert Bros elephant act, Little Terry and Teddy, the riding machine, Circusettes, Sandri di Scala latter with Miss California, Anna Schlingloff, Inaros Sisters, The Salvador Troupe, Armand Elleano live wire...
Dates: 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 22 December 1971 - 5 February 1972

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Reference code: 178R47.1118
Scope and Contents Manchester. Sir Robert Fossett's elephants, 2 Sandros juggling act, Linda and Lisa trapeze act, Fossett's pony, Gay Ghezzi house building act, Porto Ricos acrobatic act, Elaine Baraton, 6 Herculeans comedy acrobats, Biassini Troupe trick cyclists, clowns Jacko, Billy and Jimmy, Circusettes, dogs presented by Phyllis Allan, Gugeles and Co clowns, Jerry, Jimmy and Johnny equestrian act, 4 Streckels double ladder act, horse act by Katja Schumann's. Dark background with white horse and man...
Dates: 22 December 1971 - 5 February 1972

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 21 December 1972 - 3 February 1973

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Reference code: 178R47.1119
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Robert Bros elephants, Koon Chinese contortionists, 2 Tornados, 5 Rodolfos juggling act, Jumping Jack trampoline act, Boginos cycling act, Kocka Troupe, David Rosaire dog act, Jane Delbosq aerial act, 4 Brizio comedy act, 2 Svenssons equestrian act, clowns, Jacko, Little Billy and Jimmy, Wong Chun Lan magic act, Robert Bos horse act. Colour illustration of two clowns and four white horses. Printed by W.E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: 21 December 1972 - 3 February 1973

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 1962-1963

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Reference code: 178R47.1120
Scope and Contents Manchester. Mills animal group of tigers, pumas and leopards presented by Bella Roucka, Zacchino trio clowns, Ben-Hur, Les Acrobatic Rivas, Costa Kruse's elephant act, 3 Alfredos, Monroe, liberty horses presented by Norman Barrett, The Four Harstons risley quartet, Spider Austin, Rivas Troupe juggling act, clowns, Miss Kitty dog act, Los Bendichos trapeze comedy, Tamara trampoline act, 2 Chesners cycling act, chimpanzees presented by Sylvano, Hassani Troupe acrobatics. Printed by W. E. Berry...
Dates: 1962-1963

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 23 December 1976 - 5 February 1977

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Reference code: 178R47.1121
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Chipperfields tigers, Mimo Veneziano juggling act, Chipperfields high school horses, elephant, Jenny, pony by Tommy Roberts, Herculeans acrobatic act, Jumping Jumbos elephant springboard act, clowns Jacko and Billy, Remo and Jenny trapeze act, 6 Halfwits, 6 Lukacs springboard act, Richters riding troupe. Colour illustration of a tiger and a woman on blue background, the woman is wearing a pink croptop and trousers. Printed by W. E. Berry

Dates: 23 December 1976 - 5 February 1977

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 20 December 1974 - 1 February 1975

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Reference code: 178R47.1122
Scope and Contents Manchester. 5 elephants from Rober Brothers, Duo Kristoff Hungarian Rhapsody, Janine wire artist, Hassani Braves tumble troupe, Los Malambos folk dance act, Kam Tai Sisters contortionists, 2 Istvans perch act, Udo Helrano's wire act, Vivi sea lion act, Don Rafaelos rolling act, Michael Cheng cycling act, Arakos aerial troupe, Bobby Hotshot, clowns Jacko, Jimmy, Little Billy, Ching Tu Cheng crackerjack act. Red, pink and white writing on black background, large clown with red nose dressed in...
Dates: 20 December 1974 - 1 February 1975

Belle Vue Circus Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1123
Scope and Contents From 23 December to 20 January. 40 horses presented by Harry Carre, The Austin Brothers clowns, polo match, Duncan's collies, Theodore and Charley clowns, Sulky and riders, 10 Mohamed Bonamannes Troupe, bears introduced by Jac Gulden, Les Violettas horse act, Sorelle Deluca juggling and equilibristic act, Ilka and Ilona wire act, Bolero presented by Ernest Carre, Denaros, Abdulla horse act, 6 Brothers and Sisters, Belle family horse act, 7 Alfredos, 4 Resua Sisters skating act, 6 Kohler...
Dates: c1950-1999

Belle Vue Circus Poster, Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982

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Reference code: 178R47.1124
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Collour illustration of two clowns on one grey elephant paininting a 'circus' sign, ring master wearing red jacket and top hat looks on

Dates: Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982