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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5065 Collections and/or Records:

Fun at the Circus Film, c1945 - 7965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.145
Scope and Contents

8mm, Movie-Pakette. 50 feet, 3 minutes long. Black and white, silent. From the Star series, released through the G. B. Film Library.

Dates: c1945 - 7965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Fun at the Circus Film, 1955

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 25: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.243
Scope and Contents

16mm, Cyldon. 300 Feet. Castle Films. Star Movie-Pack series. Black and white with sound. Commercial film.

Dates: 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Funny Festival Optical Disk, c2000 - 2012

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 19: Series 178U13
Reference code: 178U13.39
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Optical disks, containing correspondence, administrative papers, newsletters, photographs and films, created by Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c2000 - 2012
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Digital Media

G. L. Birch's Circus Poster, Commencing 24 December 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1110
Scope and Contents Royal Hippodrome, Belfast. 5 lions presented by Simon Perssons, Portland ponies, The Comerford Trio, 8 Ace Girls, Marquis chimpanzee act, Meyand unicycle juggler, Toni, Tine and Tony fiddling funsters, Yodelling Rangers, Jason equestrian act, Buffalo Bill shooting display, Lotus and Jose roller balancing act, Gudzow and acrobatic dogs, Dubskys clown act, Romeo and Juliet baboon act, Geraldo's Liberty Horses horse act, Tovarich Troupe equilibrist act, Detroy Bros. and Jean wire walking act,...
Dates: Commencing 24 December 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

G. L. Birch's Circus Poster, From Friday 24 December 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1111
Scope and Contents Royal Hippodrome, Belfast. 6 tigers presented by Gilbert Houcke, Skating Typhoons, The Four Internationals, The 8 Ace Girls, Dandy Mery acrobatics on trapeze, Billie Mann and Harry Paulo, 3 Lesters cycling trampolinests, Eddie O' Doherty singer, Olga and Frederico Mexican riding act, Maxamillian's sea-lion act, bears presented by Chapman, ponies presented by Valesco, Lily Marlene elephant performer presented by James Duffy, Emperor dancing horse act, Ronnie Brohn circus orchestra, 2 Dalwigs...
Dates: From Friday 24 December 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

G. L. Birch's Circus Poster, From Friday 22 December 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1112
Scope and Contents Royal Hippodrome, Belfast. Bengal tigers presented by Gilbert Houcke, June and Madge horse riders, Little Fred singing act, horse act presented by Miss Gilbert, ponies prented by Emily Paula, monkey act presented by Mantovani, ballerina on horseback, Big William clow act, Sandman circus band, elephants and donkeys, 2 Morellos juggling act, 3 Kovacs acrobats on trampolines, Carlomedini trio Italian clowns, 3 Andoras perch act, Trio Dalcy Parisian jugglers, Stevil Sisters contortionists,...
Dates: From Friday 22 December 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

G. L. Birch's Circus Poster, Week commencing Friday 23 December 1949-1950

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1164
Scope and Contents Royal Hippodrome, Belfast. Marquis and Co. chimpanzees, 2 Meirs, 8 Ace Girls, 2 Chabris, Joe Breitbart strongman act, 3 Bassi acrobatic act, Estelle equestrian act, Billie Mann, Danny Daniel, Tommy Goodall, Yale and Diane balancing act, Raymonde Marcoud aerial act, 5 Harstons acrobatic act, Trio Paris acrobatic comedy act, Li Chung Lin's 5 New China Troupe acrobatic act, Trio Gombert clowning act, 4 Scotts, Detroy Bros. and Jean, 3 Indriksons 3 aerial act, Trio Aicha Ben Ahmed, Truzzi's...
Dates: Week commencing Friday 23 December 1949-1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Gala 2 DV Cassette Tape, c1995 - 2008

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 18: Series 178D28; Series 178E21
Reference code: 178D28.3.31
Scope and Contents From the Item:

DV cassette tapes relating to Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1995 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Films / Albert and Friends Instant Circus DV Cassette Tapes

Galetti the Clown and his Ballerina Poster Design, 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.65
Scope and Contents

Gouache on card poster design showing Galetti the clown on the grown looking up at a female performer in a pink tutu on the high wire, on a blue and white background.

Dates: 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Gandey's 50th Circus Anniversary Tour Promotional Material, 1992

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178I24.3
Scope and Contents

Promotion for Grandey's 50th anniversary. Contains a a brief history, colour photographs and information about the acts. 4 pages.

Dates: 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Gandey's Circus 1993 UK Tour Promotional Material, 1993

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178I24.4
Scope and Contents

Promotion for Gandey's 1993 UK tour. Contains a brief history, colour photographs and information about the acts. 4 pages.

Dates: 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Gandey's Circus and Wild West Combined Shows Poster, 17 June c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.42
Scope and Contents

St Mary’s School, Langley. Sponsored by JW Lees Brewery, As used in Granada TV’s hit series 'Hard Times'.

Dates: 17 June c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus and Wild West Shows Poster, 27 - 28 March c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.82
Scope and Contents

New Mills. Red, blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 27 - 28 March c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus and Wild West Shows Poster, 23 - 25 March c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.83
Scope and Contents

Hazel Grove. Red, blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 23 - 25 March c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus and Wild West Shows Poster, 3 - 8 April c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.84
Scope and Contents

Wigan. Red, blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 3 - 8 April c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus and Wild West Shows Poster, 29 March - 1 April c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.85
Scope and Contents

Buxton. Red, blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 29 March - 1 April c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus and Wild West Shows Poster, Saturday 17 June c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.86
Scope and Contents

Langley. Red, blue and yellow type on white background.

Dates: Saturday 17 June c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Gandey's Circus Daring to be Different Tour Programme, 1989

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 47: Series 178K44; Series 178T42
Reference code: 178K44.155
Scope and Contents

Front cover features blue and white illustration with gold text. Programme contains photographs and information about the Gandey family, circus and performers.

Dates: 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Gandey's Circus Film, 1990

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.154
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Kodak. 200 feet, 15 minutes long. Silent, in colour. Possibly filmed by Noel Drewe at Oxhey Lane, Watford. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Gandey’s Circus International Poster, 27 July - 1 August 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.55
Scope and Contents

Rhyl Towne Holiday Camp. Brett Montana and Karl Western Sports. Red, black and yellow type on white background.

Dates: 27 July - 1 August 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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