Fakirs
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 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
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Cyril Critchlow Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents
The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates:
c1837 - 2008
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
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