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Aerialists

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: NFCA use for aerial performers, including trapeze

Found in 293 Collections and/or Records:

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, 1937 - 2003

 Series
Reference code: 178G61
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings and magazines containing articles related to Digger Pugh acts, circus acts and performances, Great Yarmouth Circus and Sanger Circus. Also an issue of New Career Girl, The Performer, The White Tops and Osterreich Illustrierte.

Dates: 1937 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks, 1838 - 2007

 Series
Reference code: 178G21
Scope and Contents

A collection of newspaper cuttings on circus, circus proprietors and performers and scrapbooks containing newspaper cuttings, posters, programmes and other items of ephemera, covering mainly British circuses and venues such as Belle Vue and also some international circuses.

Dates: 1838 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Noel Drewe Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0058
Scope and Contents

A large collection of films entitled Circusama containing amateur and professional films on the themes of circus, performing animals and zoos, and edited clips from commercial Western and comedy films. The films are in a variety of formats including 8mm, Super8, 9.5mm and 16mm and contain related correspondence and notes. This collection also contains some sound reels mainly of fairground music.

Dates: c1930 - 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Original Artwork, c1800 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178V11
Scope and Contents

Original works of art including artists' prints, drawings, watercolours and paintings, and designs for circus posters.

Dates: c1800 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Pablo Fanque Darby's Royal Tenting Company Poster, 1847

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.16
Scope and Contents Professor Hemming and his Infant Sons acrobatic act, Pablo Fanque Darby's company of female equestrians, Mr. Pablo Fanque Junior equestrian act and tightrope acrobatics act, Mr. Orford banjo and singing act, Mr. Williams equestrian act, Mr. Burdett strongman, The Four Elastique Sauteurs gymnastic act, Olympian Miracles equestrian feast by Mr. Williams and Mr. O'Donnell, The Polka Horse, Alexis the Intrepid, Master Gee equestrian act, Mr. Fenner juggler, Misses H. and C. Cotterill equestrian...
Dates: 1847
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.1
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.2
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield;.Rd and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.3
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Poster, April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178R29.1
Scope and Contents Poster of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, for week commencing 24 April 1950. Text reads, "R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle - Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw - Comedian, The Seanor Trio - Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye - Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres - Let’s Dance, Vera Denman - Accordion Player, Laurie Watson - It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas - Sensation in Mid-Air." Printed by:...
Dates: April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Posters

Photographs, c1930 - 1969

 Series
Reference code: 178C135
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and negatives of Digger Pugh acts mainly in circuses.

Dates: c1930 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection

Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 Series
Reference code: 178C45
Scope and Contents

Photographs of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Accompanied by a photograph album, a negative album and photographs, concerning Walter Marshall's service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection

Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 Series
Reference code: 178C141
Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of photographs of circus performers, compiled by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

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

Photographs of Digger Pugh Circus Acts, c1930 - 1969

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C135.1-114
Scope and Contents

Black and white and some colour photographs of mainly female aerilist and acrobatic acts, also some images of acts in circus rings.

Dates: c1930 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection / Photographs

Posters, c1900 - 1959

 Series
Reference code: 178R43
Scope and Contents

Various circus and variety performers posters including Koringa.

Dates: c1900 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Richley Collection

Posters, 2013

 Series
Reference code: 178R40
Scope and Contents

Circus Central posters.

Dates: 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Family La Bonche Project Collection

Posters, c1800 - 2011

 Series
Reference code: 178R47
Scope and Contents

A wide range of British and international circus and menagerie posters ranging from the 19th to the 21st century including Astley's Amphitheatre, Pablo Fanque, Polito, Bostock and Wombwell, Ducrow, Cooke, Hengler, Sanger, Smart, Gerry Cottle, Bertram Mills, Chipperfield's, Robert Brothers, Fossett, Blackpool Tower, Billy Russell, Belle Vue, Great Yarmouth Hippodrome, Austen Brothers and many more.

Dates: c1800 - 2011
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Posters, c1880 - 1940

 Series
Reference code: 178R12
Scope and Contents

Large collection of Argyle Theatre posters.

Dates: c1880 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection

Posters, c1880 - 1899

 Series
Reference code: 178R53
Scope and Contents

Poster related to the Poole family film shows, Gompertz's diorama and other early cinema travelling shows and venues.

Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

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