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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4474 Collections and/or Records:

Spanish National Circus Poster, Monday 30 August - Thursday 2 September c1970s

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.388
Scope and Contents

Newquay, Trevenson Road site. Colour illustration of female flamenco dancer in the centre wearing a blue and red dress, surrounded by elephants, chimpanzee , lion and horses, on glossy paper, signed Sutcliffe. Printed in England by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: Monday 30 August - Thursday 2 September c1970s
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Spanish National Circus Poster, c1940 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.408
Scope and Contents

Glastonbury, Tor Fair Field, Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 September. White and black type on red and white background and black and white illustration of female dancer holding a tamborine on top left. Printed in England by W. E. Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: c1940 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Spanish National Circus Programme, 2006

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.160
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of flamenco dancer in red dress over a blue background and clown's face peaking from behind a curtain on top right corner on the front cover, inside introduction, colour photographs of acts and performers, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: 2006
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Robert Brothers Circus Programmes

Specimen Book of Stock Cuts, Ledger Job Office, 1869

 Item
Reference code: 178H36.1
Scope and Contents

Illustrated sampler of stocks of American circus, fairground and theatrical posters. Printed by the Enquirer Printing Company, 519p.p.

Dates: 1869
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Enquirer Printing Company Collection

Staatscircus Poster, c1900 - 2019

 Item — Sleeve Smart Family Collection Sleeve 11: Series 178R7
Reference code: 178R7.42
Scope and Contents

Martin Hanson presents. Colour illustration of clown dancing in the snow, wearing blue trousers and a yellow and red checked jacked, left blank for adding location and date, blue, green, purple and pink.

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

Stanley V. Parkin's Xmas Circus, Fair and Zoo Poster, 20 December - 24 January c1947 -1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1239
Scope and Contents Bingley Hall, Birmingham. Les Clerans aerial act, Albert Carre, Robert Fossett Jnr equestrian act, Abdalah Cherifien acrobatic act, Charley Doubles and Pauline high wire clowning act, Royal Windsor lilliputian ponies presented by Joe Barry, Rough, Ready and Jane a pony, a dog and a donkey, La Dame Blanche equestrian act, Aga Burmese elephant presented by Abdul Bey, Sir Robert Fossett's lions presented by Captain Parsons, Five Ralfinis musical act, The Dynamos cycling act, Sandow Sisters...
Dates: 20 December - 24 January c1947 -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

Stanley V. Parkin's Xmas Circus, Fair and ZooPposter, 20 December 1947 - 24 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1230
Scope and Contents Bingley Hall, Birmingham. Les Clerans aerial act, Albert Carre, Robert Fossett Jnr equestrian act, Abdalah Cherifien acrobatic act, Charley Doubles and Pauline high wire clowning act, Royal Windsor lilliputian ponies presented by Joe Barry, Rough, Ready and Jane a pony, a dog and a donkey, Aga Burmese elephant presented by Abdul Bey, La Dame Blanche equestrian act, Sir Robert Fossett's lions presented by Captain Parsons, Five Ralfinis musical act, The Dynamos cycling act, Sandow Sisters...
Dates: 20 December 1947 - 24 January 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

Stars in der Manege Film, 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.7
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Stars in der Manege television programme.

Dates: 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Stars in der Manege Film, 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.8
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Stars in der Manege television programme.

Dates: 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Stars in der Manege Film, 2001

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.9
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Stars in der Manege television programme.

Dates: 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Stars in der Menage, Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, 22nd Paris Circus Festival and 25th Monte Carlo Circus Festival Films, 2001

 Item
Reference code: 178D13.20
Scope and Contents WDR, Ein Produktion des BR, Telmondis, Josette Affergan, France 3. Colour, sound and background music. DVD1 Stars in der Manege, opening with Circus Krone and Circus Roncali scenes including acrobatics, aerial acts, the wheel of death, comedy acts, seal act, zebra act, elephants, equestrian act, trapeze act, narrated and presented in German, followed by the 22nd Paris Circus Festival featuring Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione and Zircus Von Morgen, showing animal acts, acrobatics, high wire, aerial...
Dates: 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Films

STC Compilation of Edits Film, 1992 - 2008

 Item
Reference code: 178D22.3
Scope and Contents

Compilation of footage of Skinning the Cat performances, including Chameleon, Phenomena & Claire de Lune, Windsor Baths & Panto, Firebird, The Warrior Princesses at Circus of the Street and Rubicon Circus of the Sky, showing Becky Truman and other performers, colour, sound, copied from VHS.

Dates: 1992 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection / Films

Steam Engine and Agricultural Machinery Catalogue Printing Blocks, c1880 - 1930

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178Z46.74
Scope and Contents Etchings and woodcut printing plates mounted on wooden blocks which feature images of steam engines, agricultural machinery, brick and clayworking machinery, wheels and medals made by Savage Brothers Ltd of King's Lynn. Some of the blocks have 'Savage Bros' handwritten on the edges. Some blocks are stamped by the maker 'C. W. Koppel draughtsman and engraver on wood, 74 Fleet Street, London, E. C.'. One block is stamped with the journal title 'Industrial Motor Review' and 'IMR 384'. The...
Dates: c1880 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Stebbing Royal European Circus Programme, c1960 - 1970

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178K9.3
Scope and Contents

Illustrated with black and white photographs and images, 20pp.

Dates: c1960 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Programmes

Stickers and Memorabilia of Various Circuses, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.54
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

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

Storyline Audio Recording, 1992

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 40: Series 178E9
Reference code: 178E9.8
Scope and Contents

Audio casette tape sent from V. M. Mason & Co. Sticker on the original envelope stated 'Richard O'Sullivan Tapes Story Smart'. Audio recording gives brief background to Billy Smart and his circus and states it is now back for it's 1992 run. The recording would have been played at the beginning of the show.

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

Stretch Twins Costume Sketch, c2000

 Item
Reference code: 178H28.6
Scope and Contents

Black ink sketch for the costume of the Stretch Twins, including handwritten annotations and a material sample.

Dates: c2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection / Business Records

Supa Dupa Magic Show Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.718
Scope and Contents

Blackpool, Coronation ST Theatre, 7 to 17 April. Bolso the clown and company. Colour illustrations of three clowns, four birds and two rabbits, one with a top hat, wand, dic, and playing cards, background and type multicoloured

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

Super Cinerama Mobile Theatre Poster, c1929 - 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.450
Scope and Contents

Walsall, 2 to 29 October. Showing 'Seven Wonders of the World', 2 to 15 October. Showing 'Windjammer', 16 to 29 October. Colour illustrations of a variety of famous monuments and people in cultural dress, and a boat with a variety of people in sailing dress. Printed by W E Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: c1929 - 1965
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Bertram Mills Circus Posters

Super Circus '84 Poster, 1984

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.207
Scope and Contents

Peter Jay presents All New Super Circus '84, at Blackpool Tower. The Rodogels, The Coco-Tots. Colour illustrations of a clown and an elephant, black and white illustration of Blackpool Tower, photographs of the Water Spectaculer, seven clowns and wrestler Big Daddy, main background red, type multicoloured. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd.

Dates: 1984
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Blackpool Tower Circus Posters

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