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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5065 Collections and/or Records:

Posters, c1900 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178R43
Scope and Contents

Various circus and variety performers posters including Koringa.

Dates: c1900 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Richley Collection

Posters, c1887 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178R27
Scope and Contents

Circus, variety, pantomime and magic posters including Argyle theatre, Liverpool Empire, Blackpool Tower Circus, Robert Brothers, Austen Brothers, Sorcar, Vesta Tilley, Ken Dodd, Dan Leno, Florrie Forde and others.

Dates: c1887 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Posters, 2013

 Series
Reference code: 178R40
Scope and Contents

Circus Central posters.

Dates: 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Family La Bonche Project Collection

Posters, 1937 - 1964

 Series
Reference code: 178R56
Scope and Contents

Circus and variety posters featuring the Digger Pugh Girls. In various languages.

Dates: 1937 - 1964
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Posters, 1988 - 2012

 File
Reference code: 178R6
Scope and Contents

Skinning the Cat circus posters.

Dates: 1988 - 2012
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection

Posters, 1900 - 1905

 Series
Reference code: 178R34
Scope and Contents

Collection of posters mainly relating to Jasper Redfern's Motion Pictures, as well as other entertainments and events.

Dates: 1900 - 1905
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection

Posters, c1900 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178R7
Scope and Contents

Posters for Smart circuses and other circuses. Some have been left blank for overprinting of dates and venues.

Dates: c1900 - 2019
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection

Posters, c1983 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178R61
Scope and Contents

Includes posters advertising performances by Albert the Idiot and Albert & Friends Instant Circus.

Dates: c1983 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection

Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses, c1960-2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R47.913-1071
Scope and Contents

Geery Cottle and Austen Brothers Circus posters including, Gerry Cottle's Circus, Cottle and Austen's London Festival Circus, Cottle and Austen Combined Circus, The New Cottle and Austen Electric Circus, Austen Brothers Circus, Circus of Horrors, Continental Circus Berlin, The Moscow State Circus, The Chinese State Circus, Cottle Sisters Circus, The Rainbow Circus, and others

Dates: c1960-2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters

Powell Bros. Victory Circus and Zoo Poster, Wednesday 7 May 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.39
Scope and Contents

Redditch, Beoley Road. The Sensation of 1946, The Lady over the Lions, performed by Janet, earial act, Alexis trick rider, Tony and Partner comedy wire act, Eve on top of the globe, funny clowns, Les Freres acrobatic tumbling act, Zadowsky Troupe equestrian act, The Flying Demons earial act, The Crackerjacks wild west act, Squibs and Jojo clowns, 2 miniature Shetland ponies, Sonya Allan's performing lions. Red and blue type on off white background with illustration of lion on centre left.

Dates: Wednesday 7 May 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Powell's Circus Royal Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.30
Scope and Contents London Street, Greenwich. Sir John Falstaff, Shylock and Richard The Third, Mr. Powell, Madlle La Fayette and Mr. Henderson upon three tightropes, Mamaluke Chiefs, Mr. C. Adams and the Inca of Peru or Sun Worshipper, Mr. Brown aerial Pole Dance, Mr. Samwell, Old English act, Messrs. Brown and Grant, the Indian Rubber Men, Master Polaski in The Little Grenadier, Master J. Hengler in Cries of London, Mrs. Henderson as the Maid of Saragossa, Mr. Powell as Sir John Falstaff, Shylock, Richard...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Powell's Circus Royal Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.32
Scope and Contents Bridge Road, Hammersmith, Monday 24th April and two following evenings. Mr. Powell and the Infant Equestrians on The Sprite of the Morning Star, Mons. Hengler on the tightrope, Master John Hengler, Master Polaski as the Hihgland Laddie equestrian act, Mr. Grant, strongman on Iron Arm, Little Grenadier or Lilliputian Warrior, still vaulting, Mr. Thorpe on the slack rope, Mr. Adams on Massaroni, The Brigand of the Alpes, King Arthur, The Sylph of the Circle, Morning Star, Jack the Giant...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Prince of Wales Circus, Scarborough Hippodrome Poster, c1900 - 1920

 Item — Sleeve Fred Holmes Sleeve 1: Series 178R34
Reference code: 178R34.1
Scope and Contents

Jasper Redfern's Vaudeville and Animated Picture Company. Prof. Gillin - Ventriloquist. The Falcons - Acrobats and Hand-Balancers. Master Leonard Ankers - Boy Comedian. Madame McMullen - Soprano Vocalist. Mr. Charlton Howarth - Tenor Vocalist. Mdlle. Dulcie Murielle - Solo Pianist. Printed by G. A. Pindar, 45 St. Thomas Street, Scarborough. Handwritten bill listing on the back from 'Ye Devonshire Halle'. Black on yellow.

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Posters

Prince's International Circus and Prince Cox's International Circus Programmes, 1949 - 1961

 File
Reference code: 178K43.624
Scope and Contents

Prince's International Circus, Prince Cox's International Circus and Prince's Royal Victory Circus programmes containing black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, illustrations, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1949 - 1961
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Princes Royal Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1236
Scope and Contents

St Francis Theatre, Letchworth, week commencing Monday 24 January. Finella tiger, royal ponies, Tamborine Three dancing act, Monty tight rope walking monkey act, Tishy comedy horse act, The Royal Tappas, Sloe comedy juggler, Coppa Dene assisted by Jose tight wire act, Royal Arco clown, Babette Leoncello, The Royal Clowns, Prince Loi Tsehn, The Royal Bartons acrobatic act, Leon Volpre presents Royal Tiny, The Royal Aerielists. Printed by Willsons Printers, Leicester

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

Proclamations, 1836 - 1888

 Series
Reference code: 178S5
Scope and Contents

Proclamations announcing Pablo Fanque's benefit event and speaches and appearances about the horse killing wolves incident at Lord George Sanger's theatre.

Dates: 1836 - 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Professional Colour Photograph of a Male Circus Performer Dressed in Formal Wear with a Silver Tube, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Promotional material for Smart Circus and other circuses includign leaflets and brochures.

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

Professional Colour Photograph of Female Equestrian Performer Manuela Beeloo, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 42: Series 178I24
Reference code: 178I24.13
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Promotional material for Smart Circus and other circuses includign leaflets and brochures.

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

Programmes, c1800 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 178K43
Scope and Contents

A collection of mainly British and international circus programmes and some variety and music hall programmes containing circus acts.

Dates: c1800 - 2019
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Programmes, 1970 - 1981

 Series
Reference code: 178K41
Scope and Contents

Programmes for various British and international circuses including Billy Russell's, Blackpool Tower, Fossett's, Chipperfield's and the Toni Boltini's Circus.

Dates: 1970 - 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection

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