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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5010 Collections and/or Records:

Thank You For Making a Difference Cross Stitch, c1990 - 2000

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 21: Series 178C146; Series 178R61; Series 178T51; Series 178Z77
Reference code: 178Z77.11
Scope and Contents

Framed cross stitch depicting Ian Scott Owens, known as 'Albert', dressed in a ring masters costume, and three children called 'Tiggy', 'Ezra' and 'Liam', in a car dressed as clowns, with the words: 'Thank you for making a difference. With special thanks to Trea much love the Atkinson Clan'.

Dates: c1990 - 2000

Thank You Letters and Invitations to Events, 1966 - 2004

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 16: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.112
Scope and Contents

Thank you letters and invitations to events from members of the British royal family, Mary Wilson (wife of British Prime Minister Harold Wilson) among others to Ronald and Kay Smart.

Dates: 1966 - 2004

The 1998 Paris Parade Souvenir Video VHS Tape, 1998

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 23: Series 178D28
Reference code: 178D28.1.34

The 1999 Easter in Maastricht Festival VHS Tape, April 1999

 Item — Box Albert & Friends Box 23: Series 178D28
Reference code: 178D28.1.35
Scope and Contents

Souvenir video produced by the organisers of the Easter in Maastricht Festival. Duration 60 minutes.

Dates: April 1999

The Acrobats Print, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.1
Scope and Contents

Drypoint on paper by Dame Laura Knight. Black and white illustration of two circus acrobats performing in mid-air on the trapeze inside a circus tent on top section, fairground rides and stalls on the background and the audience on the bottom section.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

The Adventures of Sinbad, Christmas Circus Handbill, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178T40.25
Scope and Contents

Blackpool Tower, 25 November to 21 January. Colour photograph of pirate clown holding a musquet and a sword while surfing with a sail ship on and outline of an island on the background on the front on reverse, colour photographs of performers and text including prices and contact details

Dates: c1960-1999

The Aerial Falcons, Trick Cycling Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178I22.14
Scope and Contents

Black and blue illustration of the act with blue and black type on off white background on front cover, inside black and white photographs, some illustrations in blue and text in black, 4p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Book Here Poster, c1929 - 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.458
Scope and Contents

Booking sign for Bertram Mills circus. Background yellow, type orange and blue

Dates: c1929 - 1965

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Poster, Thursday 4 - Saturday 6 June 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.608
Scope and Contents

Workington, The Cloffocks. Colour illustration of aerial acrobatics and genee in red gown and golden hair dress on top corners and Russian Cossacks on horses and Russian female dancers as well as a woman in a white outfit playing a portable drum on bottom section over a blue background. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: Thursday 4 - Saturday 6 June 1964

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Poster, c1929 - 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.451
Scope and Contents

Location ending in 'grove', 23 to 25. Li-Chang, mystic wizard of the orient. Colour illustration of a man in chinese dress who appears to be flying, a man riding and elephant and two orange tigers, background blue with white stars, type multicolored. Printed by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1929 - 1965

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Poster, c1929 - 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.463
Scope and Contents

Bromsgrove, 23 to 25 April. Colour illustrations of acrobats hanging from supports decorated as a rocket, the moon and a star, a man in chinese dress who appears to be flying, a group of cossack riders with swords and a woman in band costume playing a drum with three Russian dancers behind her, background image of the night sky. Illustration signed 'L C', probably Leon Crossley. Printed by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1929 - 1965

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Poster, 26 September - 4 October 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.482
Scope and Contents

Cork, Victoria Park. Colour illustrations of acrobats hanging from supports decorated as a rocket, the moon and a star, a chimpanzee in human clothes, a group of cossack riders with swords and a woman in band costume playing a drum with three Russian dancers and an elephant behind her, background image of the night sky, type white, yellow, blue and black. Illustration signed 'L C', probably Leon Crossley

Dates: 26 September - 4 October 1964

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Poster, c1929 - 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.493
Scope and Contents

Liverpool, Sefton Park, 22 to 31 October. Colour illustrations of a group of cossack riders and four Russian dancers, background part Russian landscapes, part night sky, type multicoloured. Signed by 'L C', probably Leon Chossley. Printed by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1929 - 1965

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Poster, 21 - 28 March 1964

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.514
Scope and Contents

Oxford, The Oxpens. Colour illustration of a sphere full of stars with a white aura, background orange and white, type white, orange and red. Printed by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: 21 - 28 March 1964

The All New Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Poster, c1929 - 1965

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.515
Scope and Contents

Bromsgrove, Recreation Ground, 23 to 25 April. Colour illustration of a sphere full of stars with a white aura, background orange and white, type white, orange and red. Printed by W E Berry LTD, Bradford

Dates: c1929 - 1965

The All New Cottle Sisters Poster, Tuesday 1 - Sunday 13 August 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.62
Scope and Contents

Bournemouth. Colour illustration of the Cottle sisters and a gorilla.

Dates: Tuesday 1 - Sunday 13 August 1995

The Amazing Derricos Aerial Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.15
Scope and Contents

Blue and white photograph of high wire act and red and blue text on white background on front cover, inside and on back cover blue and white photographs showing a variety of tricks, text in red and blue and contact details, 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

The Anglo-French Mammoth Circus and Menagerie Poster, Friday 18 - Saturday 19 April 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.392
Scope and Contents Shrewsbury, Fankwell Recreation Ground. African lions presented by Capt. James Stuart, Otto's ponies, Costello with his high school horse, Les Gerbolas comedy act, Len Rover clown, ringmaster Trevor Bale, The Coronas equestrian act, Spitfire the kicking mule, Beauty the human pony, Madeleine lady clown, The Lancings balancing act, Daisy the comedy cow, Dawnita aerial act, Toni, Tina, Tony, The Musical Equilibrists. White, red and blue type on off white background and blue and white photo of...
Dates: Friday 18 - Saturday 19 April 1947

The Austin Brothers Photograph, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box Sanger Circus Box 1: Series 178C114
Reference code: 178C114.77
Scope and Contents

Photograph of equestrian performers (left to right) George and Harry Austin standing on the backs of a pair of horses. The photograph mount is printed with 'Emberson and Sons'. The photographer George Emberson is noted as having travelled with Lord George Sanger's Circus from 1886.

Dates: c1880 - 1889

The Bedford Theatre Programme, week commencing Monday 29 December 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.136
Scope and Contents

Hip Hip Zoo Ray Circus, presented by The Robert Brothers,. Candem Town. Blue and white illlustration of a large building and landscape and blue type on white background on the front cover, inside programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 4p.p.

Dates: week commencing Monday 29 December 1947