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Contortionists

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0069
Scope and Contents

The Charles Taylor collection is a fine example of Taylor’s of Wombwell printers’ posters, which highlight changes in printing techniques, fashion and taste within the popular entertainment industry. Included are examples of posters for pantomimes, fairs and circuses. The collection also contains handbills and other advertising material.

Dates: c1937 - 1989

Circus Apollo Britain's Supersonic Circus Poster, 10 - 12 November 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.44
Scope and Contents

Rowley Regis. Acts include Buffalo Billy Wild, Miss Gina, contortions, The Martells, Debbie Sue, Aerialist.

Dates: 10 - 12 November 1977

Circus Apollo Britain's Supersonic Circus Poster, 19 - 20 July c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.476
Scope and Contents

Abergele, Wales. Acts include Bionic Bertha, Miss Gina-contortionist, The Martells and others. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: 19 - 20 July c1970 - 1979

Circus Apollo Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.665
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. The Ivanos, Les Puppeteers, Gonzarlez, Miss Debbie Sue, Barbarella’s Abounding Hounds, Mac Sisters Wild West Supershow, Miss Gina Contortions, J.J. Marriott, Marc Christian, Alando and Loui. Multicoloured type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Circus Apollo Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.666
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for over-printing location and date. The Ivanos, Les Puppeteers, Debbie Sue, Barbarella’s Abounding Hounds, Mac Sisters Wild West Supershow, Miss Gina Contortions, Marc Christian, Alando and Co. Multicoloured type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.400-476
Scope and Contents

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1965 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.29-131
Scope and Contents

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1965 - 1979

Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1970 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.650-679
Scope and Contents

Posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell including variety and music hall, fairgrounds and circus.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Posters, c1937 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178R11
Scope and Contents

A collection of posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell for music hall and variety, circus, pantomime and fairgrounds.

Dates: c1937 - 1989