Chang & Eng, 1811 - 1874
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1811-05-11 - 1874-01-17
Biography
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Chang and Eng Handbill, c1830 - 1839
Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.264
Scope and Contents
The 'Siamese' conjoint Youths at London. Colour illustration by A. Sharpshooter depicting "Those extraordinary Human Phenomena" now exhibiting in London. Printed by G. Smeeton, 74 Tooley Street.
Dates:
c1830 - 1839
Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939
Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.
Dates:
c1790 - 1939
Handbills, c1786 - 1968
Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1
Scope and Contents
Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.
Dates:
c1786 - 1968
John Bramwell Taylor Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates:
c1786 - 2003
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Regent Street Handbills, c1824 - 1899
Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.44-72
Scope and Contents
Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Regent Street.
Dates:
c1824 - 1899
Siamese Youths, United Brothers Handbill, c1829 - 1830
Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.46
Scope and Contents
Chang and Eng at Cosmorama Rooms. 'Siamese' coinjoined twins exhibiting, 'well formed and in full health and display all the faculties of the mind in their fullest extent'. Illustrated. Printed by W. Turner, City Printing Office, 96 Cheapside.
Dates:
c1829 - 1830
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- Stunt performers 3
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