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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 23 May 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.24
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Henry Wardroper and Miss Florence Rivier Satirists, Miss Violette Temple the Original 'Fisher Girl', Mr Charles Clarendon Character Comic Vocalist and Mimic, Mssrs. Maxford and O’Rell Eccentric Comedians, Miss Susie Dawson Serio-Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Bob Gates Big Boot Dancer, Mr Bert Delmar Comic Vocalist, Mr Fred Harvey Eccentric comedian and Vocalist. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and blue type.

Dates: 23 May 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 6 June 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.25
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Miss Jenny Valmore the Original “Yes, You Do!”, Daltry, Higgins and Miss Selina Seaforth, Sisters Olive Duettists and Ballad Vocalists, The Marvellous Four Pole Pelhams Minstrel Entertainment, Bertie Stokes Serio-Ballad Vocalist, Comical Cris Ventriloquist, Maude D’Almaine Character Vocalist and Descriptive Balladist, Austin Lenton Burlesque Actor and Vocalist, Geo. Medley Comedian and Mimic. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and...
Dates: 6 June 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 8 August 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.26
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Rennie Bros. in'Human Snakes', Sisters Kendal Vocalists and Dancers, Mr George Reynolds Comic Singer, Miss Lottie Lonsdale, Messrs. Geraghty and Gilligan 'The Silent Conversationalists', Miss Nellis Hornman Burlesque Artiste and Character Vocalist, Mr Walter Lang Descriptive Vocalist and Dancer, Mr. J. Wright Comic Vocalist, Miss Winifred Yates and Mr Robert Emslie Vocalists. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Red and green type.

Dates: 8 August 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 15 August 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.27
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Alexander’s Troupe of Pantomimists, Comedians, and Burlesque Actors, Miss Ada Whitton Political and Topical Vocalist, Mr Fred Mason Comic Vocalist, Sisters Cuthbert Salvation Army Duettists, Norah Child Vocalist and Dancer, The Eccentric Trio in Their Entertainment, 'Strawberries and Cream'. Mr John P. Dane Character Comedian and Dancer, Sandra Vio The American Escamoteur, Miss Eva Merry Wood Serio Comic Vocalist and Original Song and Dance Artiste,...
Dates: 15 August 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 22 August 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.28
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Allis and Juan Comedians Instrumentalists and Dancers, Miss May Arline Character Vocalist, Mr Frank Rowland in 'Wives', 'It’s Awkward', and 'When You’re a Soldier', Merrie Rosie Serio Comedienne and Speciality Lightening Change Artiste, Miss Annie Foxcroft Hungarian Boot Dancer, Sisters Terry burlesque Artistes, Vocalists and Dancers, Mr James McCall Ethiopian Grotesque and Wonderful Dancer, Mr Fred Darby Comedian, Dancer and Speciality Artiste....
Dates: 22 August 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 19 September 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.29
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. The Olympian Quintette American, Humorists and Glee Singers, Miss Marion Bosanquet Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Walter Read Character Comic, Miss Leza Leoni Serio Comic Vocalist and Adroit Dancer Cornish, Hardy, Sampson and Brothers Slocum in "Return from Kansas City", Miss Belle Glen Serio and Dancer, Victor Vernon Eccentric Character Comedian, Andy Rhyn and Miss Marie Hanson Acrobatic Dancers, Mons. Le Clair ‘in His Refined Speciality, Introducing His...
Dates: 19 September 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 10 October 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.30
Scope and Contents

Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Mr Sam Torr London Comic Vocalist, Miss Marie D’Semincourt Soprano Vocalist, Mr Frank Belmont Comic Vocalist and Dancer, Miss Minnie Ghent Speciality Song and Dance Artiste, Mr J.H. Kavanagh Comedian and Mimic, The Sisters Leslie Vocalists and Dancers, Temples Musical Entertainment, Mr Johnny Muldoon Irish Entertainer, Tom Berrick Amusing Ethiopian Delineator. Red and green type.

Dates: 10 October 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, 17 October 1892

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Reference code: 178R12.31
Scope and Contents Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead. Harlow Brothers See “The Three-Headed Man!” and their wonderful performing donkey, Sisters Reefern Duettists and Dancers, Mr Frank Coyle Comedian, Lizzie Ramsden Transformation Dancer, Ned Nevo Female Impersonator, Signor Borelli in his Unique Entertainment, Cassidy and Farrell Irish Comedians and Dancers, Mr Dave Cotterell descriptive and Light Comedy Vocalist, Mr Edward Fielding and Miss Fanny Johnson 'In a Witty and Humorous Entertainment, The...
Dates: 17 October 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 28 August 1899

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Reference code: 178R27.237
Scope and Contents

Birkenhead. Saker Harlow Trio! Continental Eccentrics, James Dubois, ‘Pongo’ the man monkey, gymnastic, entertainment, Letta and Minnie, Florence Chester Queen of African Coon and descriptive vocalist, Rose Conroy Serio-comic Vocalist and Burlesque Actress, Gus Harris vocal character comedian, Lily Lever ballad and descriptive vocalist, Ryan and Hal L-pantomimic act. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Printed by S Griffith & Co, Printers, Liverpool.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 28 August 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 16 October 1899

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Reference code: 178R27.238
Scope and Contents

Birkenhead. Tom Leamore comedian, The Four Vampires pantomimists, Major Doyle Lilliputian Comedian, Robert Gilbert’s marvellous troupe of acrobatic dogs, The Three Sisters Slater-song and dance, Jesse Burton baritone and descriptive vocalist, The Vitascope, The 2 Emeralds duettists and expert dancers, Lily Marney Irish Comedienne. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Printed by S Griffith & Co, Printers, Liverpool.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 16 October 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 30 October 1899

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Reference code: 178R27.240
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Julie Mackey, Gerald Mount Tyrolean and Descriptive Vocalist, Mark Melfords No 2 Company in ‘Between the turns or My Wife Won’t Let Me’, Sisters Leo characteristic Vocalists and Dancers, Chas. Russell character actor-vocalist, Collons’ troubadours lady vocalists and dancers, The Edison Thomas Vitascope, Nellie Stratton Serio-comic vocalist and dancer, Wilkie Bard character comedian. Red, blue and yellow type on white background. Printed by S Griffith & Co, Printers,...
Dates: Week commencing Monday 30 October 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 10 February 1896

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Reference code: 178R27.1
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Fillis’ South African Dogs, The Mannons Renowned Pantomimists, Valrose Serio-Comic Vocalist, Adolph Faue Wire Equilibrist and Expert Tumbler, Miss Ailsa Cairns Serio-Comedienne and Burlesque Actress, Mr Alec Burnard Comedian, Author and Descriptive Vocalist, Mr Harry Zetter Eccentric Comedian and Dancer, Mr Walter Pussord The Great Necromancer and Patterer of the Day, assisted by Mr Sydney Lee. Monday Next, Tennyson and Gorman. Green type on off white background. Printed by S....
Dates: Week commencing Monday 10 February 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 1 August 1892

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Reference code: 178R27.2
Scope and Contents

Birkenhead. Grand re-opening. The Killeno Family Male and Female Acrobats, Miss Myra Massey Double-voiced Vocalist, Captain Slingsby The Intercepted Letter, Mr Frank Seymour Eccentric Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Evalo and Roisso The Clown and the Turk, Mr J. Forde Irish Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Prof. Norton Royal Court Conjuror and Card King, Poole’s Minstrels. Green and red type on off white background. Printed by S. Griffith & Co, Printers, Liverpool.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 1 August 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing 10 November 1890

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Reference code: 178R27.3
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Miss Maud Distin Lady Baritone, Mr Ben Fielding, Miss Nellie Gertine Double-voiced Vocalist, Mad’lle Desirie in ‘Mystia’ a series of charming illusions, Brothers Bondolas The Monarchs of the Air, Mr Andy Rhyne Eccentric Knockabout Vocalist, Acrobat & Grotesque, Miss Julia Hanson Burlesque Actress, Mr George Ripon Comedian, Miss Eva Johnson Serio-Ballad Vocalist, Mr Joe Fredricks 'negro' Comedian and Dancer, Mons. Dusoni’s Great and Unequalled Troupe of Trained Performing Dogs...
Dates: Week commencing 10 November 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 26 December 1892

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Reference code: 178R27.4
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. George Power Comedian, Mr Harry Shaw Musical Eccentric Comedian, Miss Marion Lena Characteristic Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Harry Barker Descriptive Vocal Actor, The Watsons Irish Comedy Entertainers, Miss Marie Kean Burlesque Vocalist and Dancer, Mr Robert J, Carroll Comedian, Author and Dancer, Mildred Cohen Vocalist, Norton Prestidgitateur Seeing Is Believing, Carl Howlett’s Royal Improved Marionette Pantomime. Green and red type on off white background. Printed by S Griffith...
Dates: Week commencing Monday 26 December 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing Monday 14 January 1895

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Reference code: 178R27.5
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Sergt. Simms’ Columbian Cadets, Twelve Genuine 'Negro' Boys from the Bahama Islands in ‘Le Bivouac’, Miss Nellie Gertine Character Baritone Vocalist, The Durhams Incomparable Dancers, The Minting Troupe in New Pantomimic Absurdity ‘Fun On the, Road’ introducing AH Minting, the World’s Greatest Trick, Cyclist’, Walter Pussord Premier Prestidigitateur, Illusionist and Humorist, Nassau Piccaninnies Moonlight Shadow dance, May Morton Serio-Comedienne and Characteristic Vocalist, Miss...
Dates: Week commencing Monday 14 January 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Varieties Poster, Week commencing 24 March 1890

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Reference code: 178R27.6
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. Thatcher and Leopold American Black and White Face, Comedians, Miss Annie Sharland Serio-Comic and Ballad Vocalist, Mr George Langston Comedian and Dancer, Madame Sanyeah with Her Highly Trained Performing Dogs, and Wonderful Goat assisted by Little Letto, Acrobat, Carl Freeman Conjuror, illusionist, Wonder Worker, Card and Coin Manipulator, Messrs. Geraghty and Gilligan Conversational Comedians, Wal Curtis Comedian, Vocalist and Dancer, Mr George Ripon. Black and yellow type on...
Dates: Week commencing 24 March 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Argyle Theatre of Variety Poster, 7 November 1897

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Reference code: 178R53.20
Scope and Contents Birkenhead. The Famoust American Biograph invented by Herman Cassler, including royalty in private life, the Prince of Wales' tea party, Galtee more winning the Derby, military review at Aldershot, Henley Regatta, naval review at Spithead, the marvellous fire bridage turnout, The Empire State Express, the pillow fight, Booker & Narbis, Miss Jenny Valmore, Herbert Lisle, Sandy & Carl, Tom Mulvaney, Sisters Santley, Morney Cash, Florence and Lilian. Red and blue type on white...
Dates: 7 November 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

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

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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

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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

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