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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 367 Collections and/or Records:

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.3
Scope and Contents

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Hilda Gregory and Lynn Andrews, Let’s Dance, Laurie Watson, Ventriloquist, Hamilton Kaye, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, The Rosinas, Acrobats, Laurie Watson, ‘It’s That Manikin’, Sandy Daw, Comedian, Jack Doyle, Singer, The Seanor Trio, Acro-Contortionists. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.4
Scope and Contents

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Hilda Gregory and Lynn Andrews, Let’s Dance, Laurie Watson, Ventriloquist, Hamilton Kaye, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, The Rosinas, Acrobats, Laurie Watson, ‘It’s That Manikin’, Sandy Daw, Comedian, Jack Doyle, Singer, The Seanor Trio, Acro-Contortionists. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, 1958 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.1-28
Scope and Contents

A collection of pantomime posters.

Dates: 1958 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, Week commencing 17 January 1955

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.300-342
Scope and Contents

Pantomime posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: Week commencing 17 January 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters

Pavilion-on-the-Green Poster, 24 August c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.4
Scope and Contents

Littlehampton. Herbert Cave the famous English tenor, Sandrisi and Copelli acrobatic dancers, Handby Celeine Trio comedy and skating act, Gwen Rogers Romany Band, Tormo comedy juggler, The Vivian Girls, Barry Ono, the old-time music hall in 15 minutes, Fred Masters, a study in Brown, Tubby Harold, comedian. Red and blue type on white background with decorative blue border. Printed by Willsons printers, Leicester.

Dates: 24 August c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Photographs, c1850 - 1945

 Series
Reference code: 178C114
Scope and Contents

Black and white and some colour photographs and postcards of George and Jonh Sanger's circus.

Dates: c1850 - 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus 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, c1920 - 1939

 Series
Reference code: 178R38
Scope and Contents

British theatre posters presenting Handby Celeine acts among others.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection

Posters, c1903 - 1923

 Series
Reference code: 178R36
Scope and Contents

Music Hall and Variety theatre posters featuring Ben Jackson among many other acts.

Dates: c1903 - 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson 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

Posters, c1887 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178R27
Scope and Contents

Circus, variety, pantomime and magic posters including Argyle theatre, Liverpool Empire, Blackpool Tower Circus, Robert Brothers, Austen Brothers, Sorcar, Vesta Tilley, Ken Dodd, Dan Leno, Florrie Forde and others.

Dates: c1887 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow 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, c1950 - 1954

 Series
Reference code: 178R29
Scope and Contents

Posters for various performances showcasing Hamilton Kaye amongst other performers, from the early 1950s.

Dates: c1950 - 1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection

Prince of Wales Theatre Poster, 28 December 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.1
Scope and Contents

Prince of Wales Theatre, Birkenhead. Oscar Dubourg and Little Jim The Man Fish and The Boy Frog with illustration of water tank, The Langans, Miss Kate Dalton Ballad and Serio Comic Vocalist, Mr Fred Bennet Eccentric Irish Comedian, Vocalist and Expert Dancer, Bros. Lang, Craven and Donway The Sable Stars. ‘England’s Premier Chair, Turn Artistes, Mr George Ellison The Celebrated Negro Entertainer and Dancer. Printed by S. Griffith and Co, typeers, Liverpool. Purple and blue type.

Dates: 28 December 1885
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Prince of Wales Theatre Poster, 15 October 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.2
Scope and Contents Prince of Wales Theatre, Birkenhead. Professor Buer and his wonderful troupe of animals, Miss Edie Merten serio-comic and ballad vocalist, The Original female Feeney, Miss Lilly Marney Irish patriotic character vocalist, male impersonator and dancer, Miss Ada Caryl vocalist, J.P. Dance dialect character comedian and dancer, Mr James Shields Irish character comedian, Mr Albert Rivers Comic and vocalist, Tom Bradley Character comedian, vocalist grotesque and refined Song and Dance Artiste, Jew...
Dates: 15 October 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Prince of Wales Theatre Poster, 29 October 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.3
Scope and Contents Prince of Wales Theatre, Birkenhead. Sig. Verdi Deavant and his 12 Educated Cats, 12 Wonderful Rats, 12 Marvellous Mice and 12 Splendid Canaries, Miss Mal de Vane serio-comic vocalist, Miss Laura Gordon vocalist and Irish Balladist, George Knowles comic and topical vocalist, Three sisters Carlton, Professor Devono conjuror, Lena Price vocalist, Mr. J. Walsh Comic vocalist and Top-Boot dancer, Miss Madge Daly Irish comedienne, The Great Fixers in ‘The Wrong Man. Laughable Negro Sketch’....
Dates: 29 October 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Prince of Wales Theatre Poster, 10 December 1888

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.4
Scope and Contents Prince of Wales Theatre, Birkenhead. Zampi one-legged gymnast, Miss Daisy Victor serio-comic and Ballad vocalist, Mr Walter Mappin Artiste and Guitarist, Miss Maud Haydn Serio and Burlesque actress, The Sisters Mayfield, Maude and Minnie Tyrolean, Vocalists and dancers, Mr C.A. Watson comic man of colour, late of the Troubadour Quartette, Two infant Bicycle Phenomena, Messrs. Gilbert and M’Cann Black Bosses of the, Burnt Bung, Brigade, Villier’s Comedy Sketch company in Screaming Absurdity,...
Dates: 10 December 1888
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Prince of Wales Theatre Poster, 25 - 30 May c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.90
Scope and Contents Prince of Wales Theatre, Birkenhead. Miss Bessie Bonehill burlesque artist and nautical Vocalist, Miss Birdie Brightling Vocalist and Banjoist, Mr. George Medley comic, Miss Bertie Stokes burlesque actress and vocalist Stebb and Trepp, Harry Lester character comedian, vocalist and dancer, Stanley and Lillian duettists and dancers, Miss Nellie Gannon character vocalist, Patrick Cashan Irish comedian, vocalist and dancer, Mr Harry Wright motto, topical and satirical vocalist, Carlin and Price...
Dates: 25 - 30 May c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

Prince of Wales Theatre Poster, 24 - 29 May c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R12.91
Scope and Contents Prince of Wales Theatre, Birkenhead. Sweeney and Rylands America’s greatest Comedians, vocalists and dancers, Sisters Dagmar burlesque actresses, vocalists and dancers, Mr Herbert Nicholls comic vocalist, Ray and Dwight and Ray knockabout Negro Comedians, Smythe Cronin vocal comedian, Miss Kate Paradise and her Bijou troupe of Parisian Dancers, Nellie Newcombe Serio Comic vocalist and dancer, Harry Leander Dutch Character Impersonator, Miss Cora Eugene. Printed by S. Griffith and Co,...
Dates: 24 - 29 May c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Argyle Theatre Collection / Posters

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