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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4643 Collections and/or Records:

Astley's Royal Amphiteatre of Arts Poster, 27 November 1843

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.29
Scope and Contents For the benefit of the Benevolent Fund Society held at M. J. enon's, City Arms, Hunter Street, Kent Road, Victories of Murat, The Soldier of France, Mr. Anthony Powell equestrian act, Mr. R. Smith equestrian act, Mr. Kemp magic pole, Miss Isabelle on Poverty and Abundance equestrian act, Mr. T. Lee, Mons. Masotta, Mons. Verdy as the Trois Olympians equestrian act, Pageant of Grace or the Dames and their Fleet-Footed Steeds, Messrs. T. Barry, Twist and Kemp clowns, Hercules, King of Clubs....
Dates: 27 November 1843
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre of Arts Poster, Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.27
Scope and Contents Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer's Siege of Granada, Mr. Mosley equestrian act, Conquest of Granada or The Steed of the Silver Star and Last Struggle of the Moors, Invasion of Spain, Four Real White Mules of Cordova, The Chiarini Family, French rope dancers, Master John Powell and Le Petit Isabelle as The Russian Peasants, Old Weller The Prince of Whips, Bustling Mr. Pickwick, Aerial Puck, Mr. R. Smith introducing Pegasus, Apollo and his music footed steed of Olympus, Signor Felix Carlo as the...
Dates: Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.18
Scope and Contents

Westminster Bridge. Jack O'Lantern; or Harlequin Sprite of the Dismal Swamp comic pantomime, Mr. Wilkinson and Miss Woolford on The Conquest of the Amazon, equestrian entreè, The Flying Indian elastic cord act, Battle of Navrino; or the Arab of the Red Desert. Black type on brownish background, also contains description of acts and lists of performers.

Dates: Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.19
Scope and Contents

Westminster Bridge. The Dandy Family and the Ascot Jockies, Mr. Avery equestrian act, The Troop of Voltigeurs acrobatics and clowning, Mr. Makeen on The Peasant's Frolic, Mr. Sloman comic singer, Mademoiselle Ferzi tightrope act, Mess. Brown and Williams clowns, Peregrine Pickle or Hawser Trunnion on Horseback, A Real Fox Chance. Black type on off white paper, also contains description of acts and listing of performers.

Dates: Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.1
Scope and Contents M. Alphonse Thevelin, aerial gymnast, Mr. Alfred Cooke, family and pupils on 3rd week of the Equestrian Gala, The Chase or Life on the Turf, Mr. William Cooke's Scenes in the Arena, equestrian gala including, Miss Clarissa Cooke in aerial poses, Young Godolphin in the Postilion of Lilliput, Mr. W. Barlow in Punch in Paris, Mr. Boswell in Polandric Exercises, Madlle. Marie in Leap of Banners, Madlle. Rebecca and Mr. W. Barlow in Sylph-Like Echo and Charming Narcissus, Mr. Alfred Cooke, The...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.2
Scope and Contents Mr. Alfred Cooke, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Craddock, Mr. Widdicomb, Mr. Tibbs, Signor Chiarini, Mr. Baswell, Mr. T. Barry, Mrs. Aldred Cooke, Miss Lydia Pearce, Mrs. Moreton Brookes, Mr. C. Leclercq Junior, Mr. S. Smith, Mr. Hustleby, Mr. Johnson, Mr. F. Hustleby, Miss Fenton and Miss T. Avery in St. George and the Dragon or the Seven Champions of Christendom, Batty's Scenes in the Arena including, Cavalcade, Tom Thumb on two horses, Madlle. Louise Massotta in Leap of Streamers, Signor Chiarini...
Dates: Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Saturday 22nd October, Monday 24th October and during the week 1853

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.3
Scope and Contents Miss Kate Cooke, Europe's National Amphitheatre, Mr. Aldred Cooke, Mr. James Barlow, Mr. A. Bridges, Mr. William Barlow, Mons. Schmidt, Sig. Carlottie, Sig. Francois, Sig. Croueste, Sig. Bezzini, Mr. R. Smith, Mr. Stonette, Mr. Widdicomb, Master Victor Cooke, Master Alfred Cooke, Master Harry Cooke, Master Bradbury, Master Tom Thumb, Master Gee, Master W. Gee, Mister William Cooke, Miss Kate Cooke, Mrs. Alfred Cooke, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Bradbury, Mad. Bridges, Mad. Schmidt, Mad. Bezzini,...
Dates: Saturday 22nd October, Monday 24th October and during the week 1853
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Theatre Programme, 5 November 1883

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.26
Scope and Contents Westminster Bridge Road. Mr. Harry J. C. Vernon, Mr. J. G. Wilton, Mr. Fred Evans, Mrs. J. F. Brian, Mr. W. D. Gresham, Mr. Metcalfe, Mr. George Reeves, Miss Louise Neville, Mr. Alfred Balfour, Miss Kate Forrester, Miss M. Reeves and Miss Maud Forrester in Giddy Godiva or The Girl who was Sent to Coventry, Mr. Lewis Sealey, Mr. Harry J. C. Vernon, Mr. L. Webster, Mr. J. G. Wilton, Mr. Richards, Mr. A. Balfour, Miss Kate Neville, Mrs. J. Elmore, Mrs. J. F. Brian, Mr. W. D. Gresham, Miss Maude...
Dates: 5 November 1883
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

At the Circus Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 1: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.4
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. 2 Reels, with Sound. Includes Circus Karo with trapeze, whip act and sea lions. Original sound commentary by Geoffrey Sumner. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

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

At the Circus Film, c1930 - 1934

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 9: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.66
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm, Cecol. 800 feet, 22 minutes long. Black and white with sound. Features Circus Karo, including trapeze, whip act and sea lions. Original sound commentary by Geoffrey Sumner. Copied to DVD 3 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1930 - 1934
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

At the Zoo, The Greatest Show on Earth and Behind the Big Top Films, c1965 - 1979

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.85
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. Super8, Boots. Fletcher Films production. Black and white, silent. Copied to DVD 6,7 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1965 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Atlas Giant Circus Poster, From 17 May 1943

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.695
Scope and Contents Manchester, Platt Fields Park. Chipperfield performing bears and Lions, clowns, Kosinski cossack rider, liberty horses presented by Clement Merk and Gerald Portlock, Four Scots equestrian act, Gloria wire act, Whiskey miniture Shetland pony, imperial dogs presented by Joyce Portlock, Stella Marie sisters and Anita aerial act, Valeska and Gerald Portlock high school act, Tarzan the human ape, Two Zolas, The Carsons, Roberto Bros twin India rubber riders, 4 Dernos. Background white, type blue...
Dates: From 17 May 1943
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Atlas Gigantic Circus Poster, 31 July - 26 August 1944

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.697
Scope and Contents

Birmingham, New Street. Background white, type blue, (WWII circus poster)

Dates: 31 July - 26 August 1944
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Atlas Victory Circus and Menagerie Poster, From 30 July 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.694
Scope and Contents New ST, Big Top. Taming of the wild lion and tiger act, Symphony in Grey presented by Peggy Holt, The Six Geraldos, high school act including Jason the world's only tap dancing horse, Della's famous dogs, The Tricky Three Year Olds miniture performing Shetlands, Betty Allen contortionist, The Boraskinis Russian bareback riders, Little Harry Dil...(rest of act name torn off), Val, Lotto and Constance acrobats and comedy cyclists, Ben Hasson Four acrobats, Jagger and Joker polite horses...
Dates: From 30 July 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Attention! Big Top Fossett's Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.807
Scope and Contents

Circus Field in Lurgan, Saturday 19 April. Hank Locklin, Hueston Wells, The Trident Showband. Black and maroon type on white background

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

Aubrey Rosaire, Zena Rosaire, Johnny Swallow and 'Little Freddie' Halles, c1936 - 1942

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.115
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Aubrey Rosaire (dressed as a clown), Zena Rosaire, Johnny Swallow and 'Little Freddie' Halles, standing in front of a circus tent.

Dates: c1936 - 1942
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Rosaire’s Circus Photographs

Audio Material, 1967

 Series
Reference code: 178E16
Scope and Contents

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus Spectacular sound track.

Dates: 1967
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Audio Material, c1900 - 2000

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

Audio reels which feature recording concerning circus.

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

Audio Material, c1941 - 1995

 Series
Reference code: 178E10
Scope and Contents

Audio Reels focusing mainly on fairs and circuses but also including transport and other types of entertainment.

Dates: c1941 - 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection

Austen Brothers Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.955
Scope and Contents

Torbay, Paignton, Clennon Valley, 25 July to 13 August. Colour illustration of a clown, background white with blue sections, type red, black and blue. Printed in England 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

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