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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5063 Collections and/or Records:

Singing Bridges Project Photographs, c2000 - 2008

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C146.16
Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of children and young people of Albert & Friends Instant Circus, shown taking part in the Singing Bridges Project.

Dates: c2000 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Photographs

Singing Bridges Project Photographs, c2000 - 2008

 File — Box Albert & Friends Box 4: Series 178C146
Reference code: 178C146.16.1
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs of young people from Albert & Friends Instant Circus, shown performing in the street on stilts and doing stunts with a step ladder in futurist costumes, as part of the Singing Bridges Project.

Dates: c2000 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Albert & Friends Instant Circus Collection / Photographs / Singing Bridges Project Photographs

Sir Robert Fosset and Fosset Bros. Circus Films, c1945 - 1965

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.143
Scope and Contents

8mm, G. B. Ferrosonic Tape. Silent, in colour. Includes Parson's Recreation Ground, Leighton Buzzard, Boxmoor, and the Trust Lands at Hemel Hempstead. Copied to DVD 6 and DIGI-BETA.

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

Sir Robert Fossett British and International Circus Programme, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.336
Scope and Contents

Red and blue type on off white background and monochrome illustrations of circus acts on reverse with programme of perfomers. Printed by Parkes and Mainwarings, Ltd, Printers Coleshill Street, Birmingham.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1287
Scope and Contents

Red type on off white background announcing the arrival of the Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Menagerie. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Reliance Printing Works, Keswick

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

Sir Robert Fossett Gigantic Circus and Zoo Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1286
Scope and Contents

Red and blue type on off white background listing wild animals on bottom section. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by Reliance Printing Works, Keswick

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

Sir Robert Fossett's Big Zoo Circus Programme, 1942

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.347
Scope and Contents

Black type on green background with Black green illustration of circus ring in the centre with elephant, clowns, lion, equestrian act and trapeze act on the front cover, inside programme and illustration of female equestrian act on back cover. Printed by Willsons Printers, Leicester, 2p.p.

Dates: 1942
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Big Zoo Circus Programme, c1943

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.348
Scope and Contents

Black illustrations of circus acts including female equestrian, lion tamer and clown on pink background on the front cover, inside programme. Printed by G. W. McKane and Son, Keswick, 2p.p.

Dates: c1943
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Animal Arena Poster, Thursday 8 August 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1247
Scope and Contents Turyeham Recreation Ground, Brixham. Group of elephants, Tarrazarny's liberty horses, Charlie, The Longtons, Chavelier St. Cyr equestrian act, Mademoiselle Isabel equestrian act, Capt. Clare, the monkey's Derby, The Margrets acrobatic act, Charivari and Pony Trot, those dashing men on the flying trapeze, The Ringalettos aerial act, Weedoo Haut Ecole presented by Lieut. Essmond, Cigarette, Castapip, Funny Felix, Simpo clowns, an act absurd, The Ryans, Don Sabastia's orchestra, The Qubecs...
Dates: Thursday 8 August 1935
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Animal Arena Poster, 1935

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1284
Scope and Contents Turyeham Recreation Ground, Brixham, Thursday, August. Group of elephants, Tarrazarny's liberty horses, Charlie, The Longtons, Chavelier St. Cyr equestrian act, Mademoiselle Isabel equestrian act, Capt. Clare, the monkey's Derby, The Margrets, Charivari and Pony Trot, those dashing men on the flying trapeze, The Ringalettos aerial act, Weedoo haut ecole presented by Lieut. Essmond, Cigarette, Castapip, Funny Felix, Simpo clowns, an act absurd, The Ryans, Don Sabastia's orchestra, The Qubecs...
Dates: 1935
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Business Card, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z50.9
Scope and Contents

Blue type on off white background with monochrome equestrian scene in red on right hand side.

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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Monday 1 - Saturday 6 October 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1249
Scope and Contents

Oxford, The Oxpens. Colour illustration of clown on a tightwire, playing a trupet and holding a red umbrella over his head and elephant, lion and tiger on a blue background

Dates: Monday 1 - Saturday 6 October 1979
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Monday 13 - Saturday 18 November 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1250
Scope and Contents

West Bromwich, Dartmouth Park. Colour illustration of clown on a tightwire, playing a trupet and holding a red umbrella over his head and elephant, lion and tiger on a blue background

Dates: Monday 13 - Saturday 18 November 1978
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 October 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1251
Scope and Contents Bedford, Cardington Road, Everard Meadow. 5 elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, Anton and Manet trapeze act, Derrick and 3 Pretty Girls, Georgie and his boxing kangaroo, 8 royal Welsh ponies, presented by Joe Barry, Frankie, Whimmie, Alec, Spudo, Georgie clowns, exotic group, Miss Louise and her poodle revue, The Delrio Sisters highwire act, The Two Graces rolling globe act, Alec Halls, Tony, Jantai high school horses, Fossett's Arab stallions, Victor and Partner acrobatic act, Riding...
Dates: Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 October 1966
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1252
Scope and Contents Hull Fair. 5 elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire, Anton and Manet trapeze act, Derrick and 3 Pretty Girls, Jacko and his boxing kangaroo, 8 Royal Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, Jacko, Whimmie, Alec, Tom-Tom, Georgie clowns, exotic group, Miss Louise and her poodle revue, The Delrio Sisters highwire act, The Two Graces rolling globe act, Alec Halls, Tony, Jantai high school horses, Fossett's Arab stallions, Tommy Sandow balancing act, Ivan Karl strongman. Black, white, red and yellow...
Dates: 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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Friday 19 - Saturday 20 April 1968

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1253
Scope and Contents Abergavenny, Bailey Park. Baby elephants presented by Jules Hani, Anton and Manet trapeze act, Texan cowboy rodeo, 8 Royal Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, Alec Halls musical clown, The Riding Pullmans, Suez Panama exotic group, Pinder Sisters tightghwire act, The Two Valemi juggling act, Joe, Barry and Tony equestrian act, 6 clowns, Violetta highwire act, Sir Robert Fossett's boxing kangaroo versus Frankie Fossett, The Three Internationals acrobatic act, Court's royal cream ponies,...
Dates: Friday 19 - Saturday 20 April 1968
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 May 1962

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1255
Scope and Contents Falmouth, Recreation Ground. Arab stallions, herd of elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire and Co, The Amazing Comos, Pauline highwire act, MIchael Austin acrobatic act, Christine, Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, Tony high school horses, rankie, George, David clowns, exotic act, Kitt Frances, Alec Halls musical clown, David Rosaire's perky pekes, Madame Spanglettie, Two Frendys Trio acrobatic act, Anton and Manet aerial act. Combined red and yellow and black type on multicolour...
Dates: Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 May 1962
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Monday 27 - Wednesday 29 May 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1256
Scope and Contents West Bromwich, Greet Green Recreation Ground. Arab stallions, herd of elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire and Co, The Amazing Comos, Pauline highwire act, exotic Act, Christine, Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, Tony, Jantai high school horses, Michael Austin acrobatic act, Karl Heinz and Barbara with chimpanzees, Kitt Frances, Alec Halls musical clown, Miss Louise dog revue, The Great Ivan Karl strongman, Two Frendys Trio acrobatic act, Etna fire eating act, Anton and Manet aerial act....
Dates: Monday 27 - Wednesday 29 May 1963
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Friday 10 - Saturday 11 April 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1257
Scope and Contents Solihull, Junction of Haslucks Green Road and Straford Road. Arab stallions, Whimsical Walker, Alec and Dodo clowns, herd of elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire and Co, Raoul and Lena, The Teenagers, Christine, Michael and Derek equestrian act, exotic act, going to the fayre, Juliette, Christine, Ann and Derek, Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, Tony, Jantai high school horses, Michael Austin acrobatic act, Scott's sea lions, Kitt Frances, Alec Halls musical clown, Miss Louise dog revue,...
Dates: Friday 10 - Saturday 11 April 1964
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Friday 31 July - Saturday 1 August 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1258
Scope and Contents Deal, Victoria Park. Arab stallions, Whimsical Walker, Alec and Dodo clowns, herd of elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire and Co, Raoul and Lena, The Teenagers, Christine, Michael and Derek equestrian act, exotic act, going to the fayre, Juliette, Christine, Ann and Derek, Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, Tony, Jantai high school horses, Michael Austin acrobatic act, Scott's sea lions, Kitt Frances, Alec Halls musical clown, Miss Louise dog revue, Raoulenas comedy acrobatic act, Jos de...
Dates: Friday 31 July - Saturday 1 August 1964
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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