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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 709 Collections and/or Records:

Miscellaneous Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135-158
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of various circus shows and performers, together with photographic reproductions of illustrations and drawings of circus performers, as well as advertisements for travelling circuses, thought to be compiled by Ruth Manning Sanders, whilst writing her book on the origins and history of the circus titled, 'The English Circus'.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1795 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B30
Scope and Contents

Compilation of monographs, articles, manuscripts and a range of research material about circus companies and performers in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world by various authors, the research was mainly compiled by Hal Thomas.

Dates: c1795 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Monte Carlo 16th and 23rd Circus Festivals Film, c1980 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.14
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: c1980 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1978, 1983, 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.10
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1978; 1983; 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1998 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.11
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1998 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1996, 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.12
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festivals.

Dates: 1996; 1998
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, 1998

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.13
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festival.

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

Monte Carlo Circus Festival Film, c1974 - 2000

 Item
Reference code: 178D4.18
Scope and Contents

Film footage on VHS cassette format of Monte Carlo Circus Festival.

Dates: c1974 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Geoff Stevens Collection / Film

Moody Bros. Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.34
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of male equestrian act doing a summer sole over a galloping horse with ringmaster in tuxido stood on the right and clown in stripy outfit stood on the left, over yellow background and orange border on the top section. Printed by Moody Bros., Regd. No. 26553, Birmingham.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Moscow State Circus Film, 1996

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 14: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.114
Scope and Contents

Super8, Pathe Pictorial. 50 feet. In colour, with sound. Outdoor scenes at Watford, Knutsford Recreation Ground, Hertfordshire. Features lions, juggling and clowns. Possibly filmed by Noel Drewe.

Dates: 1996
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Mr G. French as Harlequin Print, c1830 - 1849

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.4
Scope and Contents

Illustration of a harlequin holding a sword towards his back, on the background a cityscape with greenery, London published by John Redington 208, Hoxton Old Town and sold by J. Webb 75 Brick Lane St. Lukes. Hand coloured etching on paper.

Dates: c1830 - 1849
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Original Artworks

Mr Grimaldi Print, 11 October 1820

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.15
Scope and Contents

Lithograph on paper by Wageman, printed by Blood and published by Mr. Charles Westmacott. Black and white illustration of bust portrait of man in suit.

Dates: 11 October 1820
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Mr T. Matthews as Clown Print, c1836 - 1860

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.7
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of a clown with some faded buildings behind him. Lithograph on paper. Published by Archibald Alexander Park, Leonard Street, London.

Dates: c1836 - 1860
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Original Artworks

National Nederlands Circus Toni Boltini Programme, 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.8
Scope and Contents

Karl and Jana company clowns, The Faroa’s illusionist and others, Cut out horse programme. Contains illustration, 12p.p.

Dates: 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

New Hall Poster, 27 July and during the week c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.10
Scope and Contents

Bargoed. The Three Royces equilibrists, Willis & James in vocal and comedy tit-bits, Arthur Baynes vocal and patter comedian, Tambo & Tambo juggling clowns, Handby Celeine Trio comedy and skating act, The Wadeleys entertainers, Musical Dawson, The Canary choir animal act. Red and blue type on cream background with red, blue and cream border in geometrical pattern. Printed by Wilsons Printers, Leicester.

Dates: 27 July and during the week c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

New South London Palace Poster, Week commencing 8 August 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.7
Scope and Contents

Ricardo with His Costa Rica Accordian Band Featuring the San Jose Four, Gatz & Gatz Continental Clowns, Daimler & Eadie New Songs and Laughs, Allan & Gordon in Taps and Tunes, Jim Jessiman in Scotch Skits, Uke Ray The Broadcasting Bohemian, Warner Bros. Tumbling Clowns, Living Statuary, Marcell’s Porcelain Famous Works of Art, Four Dolly Girls and Ethel, Daring Rhythm Fiends. Red and blue type on off white background. Printed by John Waddington Ltd. 108 Albion Road. N16.

Dates: Week commencing 8 August 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Newsome's Grand Hippodrome Circus Programme, Friday 26 December 1873 - Wednesday 7 January 1874

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.19
Scope and Contents Victoria Street, Liverpool. Mdlle. Emma and Mr. Fredericks equestrian act, Mr. Ducrow equestrian act, Mr. Sippell clown, Signor Andrea equestrian act, Mr. Patterson jester, Miss Virginia Coralie Newsome, Miss Ella Bertha Newsome, Miss Pauline Newsome, Miss Annie Bianca, Miss Lillie Meers, Miss Marguerita Fredericks, Miss Henrietta Bartman, Miss Jane Williams, Miss Lewis, Master Nieman, Master Johnson, Miss Cooper, Miss Robinson, Mr. J. Newsome, Mr. Meers and Mr. Harvie in Cinderella or the...
Dates: Friday 26 December 1873 - Wednesday 7 January 1874
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Newspaper and Magazine Cuttings on Circus, 1897 - 2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G21.95
Scope and Contents Newspaper cuttings and journals containing circus related articles on a range to topics including; animal rights, the death of Gordon Howes lion tamer, the Great Wallenda, George Sanger and Poppy Ginnett's wedding, other articles on Lord George Sanger and the Sanger Circus, The Smart Circus, Carlos Rosaire and Tina Paolo's wedding, King Ohmy's death, the death of Carmer Rosaire, the Paolo family, Circus Krone, Orfei Circus, Koringa, Circus Sarrasani, World War 2, Barbette, Omi, the Fossett...
Dates: 1897 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks

Newspaper Cuttings , c1930 - 1949

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G60.1-6
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings related to the Biddall family shows, including their ghost show, Albert Biddall and Joey Biddall and an article about The Fun of the Fair Spitfire from 4th November 1941.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George McIndoe Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings, c1930 - 1949

 Series
Reference code: 178G60
Scope and Contents

Newspaper articles related to the Biddall fairground showman family, Joey Biddall and The Fun of the Fair Spitfire.

Dates: c1930 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George McIndoe Collection

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