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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4644 Collections and/or Records:

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Sunday 11 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1223
Scope and Contents

Cobh. The Electonic Man, Miss Algir aerial act, Merlar and assistant balancing act, The King of the Riffle, John, Wiviana trapeze act, Mobida equestrian act, Miss Bridgette, Steve McCourt and his dog King, Mister Walter trick cycling act, Benjamino and Sonja balancing act, Eddie Verlain juggling act, Dinelo and Yocum clowns, Hymie Klotz juggling act, Lu Chiang magic act. Red and black type on white background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Sunday 11 June 1967
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

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Tuesday 15 June 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1224
Scope and Contents

Youghal. Medranos high wire act, Lulu and Pilrre comedy act, Hercules strongman, Saida and partner juggling act, Les Bouglion trick cycling act, Madalene and Partner, Britt Maria trapeze act, Chang-Liana-Cheng, Porter No.13, Dueff juggling act, Madame Yo Hard, Leser Troupe of Arabs acrobatic act. Red and black type on yellow background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Tuesday 15 June 1965
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

Jane on the Sawdust Trial Comic Book, c1940s

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.62
Scope and Contents

Comic book with blue and red illustrations on a white background and text inside, published by the Daily Mirror. Printed by Harrison and Sons, Ltd., Hayes Middlessex and High Wycombe, 16p.p

Dates: c1940s
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

Jay Miller's Circus Film, 1992 - 1993

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.158
Scope and Contents

8mm, Kodak. 50 feet, 3 minutes long. Silent, in colour. Possibly filmed by Noel Drewe at Piccotts End Link Road, Hemel Hempstead.

Dates: 1992 - 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jay Miller's Circus Poster, Wednesday 12 - Friday 21 August c1980s

 Item
Reference code: 178R41.9
Scope and Contents

Shaldon. Colour lithograph of clown face on centre over white background with red and black type.

Dates: Wednesday 12 - Friday 21 August c1980s
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Chris Russell Collection / Posters

Jay Miller's Circus Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.201
Scope and Contents

New Mills Football Club. Colour illustration of clown.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Jay Miller's Circus Poster, Friday 20 - Sunday 29 October 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.208
Scope and Contents

Perry Barr. Colour illustration of fire-eater.

Dates: Friday 20 - Sunday 29 October 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Jealousy in the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.70
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

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

Jealousy in the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 10: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.75
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm. 2300 feet. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus. No leader.

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

Jealousy in the Circus Part 1 Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.38
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Safety Film, Pathetoscope. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus.

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

Jealousy in the Circus Part 1 Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.42
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Safety Film, Pathetoscope. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus.

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

Jealousy in the Circus Part 2 Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.41
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Safety Film, Pathetoscope. 2300 feet, 90 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes French circus.

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

Jealousy in the Circus Part 2 Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 20: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.180
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. Black and white, silent. Commercial film based in France.

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

Jean and Peter Barbour Brochure, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.14
Scope and Contents

Contains black and white photographs of their performances; information about the performers; a review of their act. 2 pages.

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

Jeremy Beadle in Gerry Cottle's Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.986
Scope and Contents London, Wembley Halls, 20 December to 12 January. Jeremy Beadle, The Alegria Brothers giant space wheels, Hoppe's unrideable mules, Jana and her giant pythons and crocodiles, The Kenya Boys acrobats, 5 Endresz musical clowns. Colour photograph of Jeremy Beadle, colour illustrations of many circus acts including five acrobats balanced on a single pole, two mules bucking their riders, two men balancing on suspended wheels, a woman with a snake wrapped round her, an elephant, two horses, two...
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

Jerry the Giant and Animals for Your Entertainment Films, c1945 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 15: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.138
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Posso. Features Jerry Madden.

Dates: c1945 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Jesse Fossett's Throwing Knives, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.71
Scope and Contents

Set of throwing knifes, consisting of blunt, heavy metal blades and wooden handles covered in golden paint

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Various Items

Jimmy Chipperfield's Circus World Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1294
Scope and Contents

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome. Satrring May Chipperfield. oClour illustration of May Chipperfield in the centre, behind a leaping tiger, other circus animals on the right and left, clowns, a trapeze act and a female performer

Dates: c1950-1999
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

Jimmy Chipperfield's Circus World Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.915
Scope and Contents

Stains, Egham-Runnymede Site, 21 to 26 May. Background yellow, type black and red. Printed by W E Berry Ltd, Bradford

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

Jimmy Chipperfield's Circus World Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1147
Scope and Contents

Great Yarmouth Hippodrome. Red type on black background and colour illustration of a showgirl with a large tiger in front of her and elephants, horse and zebra on the right hand side, giraffe, chimp and horses on the left hand side and two clowns

Dates: c1950-1999
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

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