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Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003

 Person

Biography

John Bramwell Taylor was a Yorkshireman who migrated to the South East of England during the 1930s. John Bramwell Taylor spent his working life as a porter at the Travellers’ Club in London and spent all his free time and money collecting printed ephemera.

Very well known to dealers and collectors of ephemera John had a deep and abiding knowledge of early printing history. He collected in all areas and the material that is now in the National Fairground Archive is only one small aspect of his Collection.

John Bramwell Taylor died in Notting Hill London in 2003 and his large and extensive Collection was split on his death.

Found in 370 Collections and/or Records:

The Russian Horn Band Handbill, 28 May 1831

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.161
Scope and Contents

An Evening Concert at Holly Bush Tavern, Hampstead. Including a ‘Dudotschka’, a Russian instrument peculiar to this company.

Dates: 28 May 1831

The Sacrifice of the Virgins Handbill, c1824

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.24
Scope and Contents

The Sacrifice of the Virgins at Grecian Gallery, Haymarket. Painting by Sir Matthew Van Bree,(Historical and Portrait painter to the King of Holland and president of the Royal Academy Antwerp. 27ft by 20ft Picture of Sacrifice of Virgins to the monster Minotaur.

Dates: c1824

The Smallest Man and Woman in the World Handbill, 1817

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.244
Scope and Contents

Miss Nannette Stocker and Mr. Hauptmann at Commodious Pavilion opposite Eton college. Printed by Knight and Son.

Dates: 1817

The Strand-ed Actor, or Russell's Recollections Handbill, 9 December 1836

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.291
Scope and Contents

Mr James Russell at Exchange Dining Room, Manchester. 'Mr James Russell (of the Theatres Royal, Drury Lane and Covent Garden,) Begs to announce that, in consequence of the flattering manner in which he was received on his first appearance in Manchester, he will have the pleasure of repeating…his vocal entertainment'. Printed by T. Sowler, 4, St Annes Square, Manchester.

Dates: 9 December 1836

The Surprising Giant Handbill, c1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.23
Scope and Contents

Monsieur Louis the Giant, and the Smallest Horse in the World at Gothis Hall, Haymarket. Mons. Louis. Seven Feet Six inches tall, 25 years old appears with Nonpariel - 'The Smallest Horse in the World', six years old and only thirty inches high, 2pp.

Dates: c1838

The Surprizing Little Man Handbill, c1800 - 1850

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.246
Scope and Contents

Production of nature from the Isle of Ely at the Long Room, back of the King’s Head Tap in High Street. “This amazing production of nature was born in the Isle of Ely, and is now in the 23rd year of his age”.

Dates: c1800 - 1850

The Vauxhall Companion Handbill, 1 June 1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.185
Scope and Contents

List and Full Description of the Different Amusements at Royal Gardens Vauxhall. Variety of Acts including, The Hunters of the Syrian Mountains and Groupes Comiques a Quatre by the Four Brothers. Printed by Knight, 17 Gibson Street, Lambeth, 2pp.

Dates: 1 June 1835

The Wild Man of the Prairies or 'What is it'? Handbill, 1846

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.1
Scope and Contents

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Is it Human? Is it an animal? Is it an extraordinary freak of nature? Missing link between man and Ourang-Outang. Flyer details savage living habits, primarily eating fruit and nuts but occasionally must be given a meal of RAW MEAT. ‘Not entirely domesticated tho not averse to exhibition.’ Printed by Francis, 25 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, 4pp.

Dates: 1846

The Wonder of the Sea! Handbill, 1849

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.63
Scope and Contents

Gymnetrus Northumbricus at 209 Regent Street, Cosmorama Rooms. Exhibiting the "Gymnetrus Northumbricus or sea serpent. Caught on the Northumbrian coast, 26 March 1849".

Dates: 1849

Theatre Royal Handbill, 31 December 1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.310
Scope and Contents

The Soldier's Daughter, comedy in 3 acts - The Sleeping Draught, farce in one act - Number Nip in Harlequin and the Gnome King - Beverley’s Grand Moving Diorama at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh.

Dates: 31 December 1838

Theatre Royal Handbill, 9 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317a
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - King Richard III - The Falls of Clyde - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 9 June 1819

Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317b
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - Merchant of Venice - Bombastes Furioso - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 10 June 1819

Theatre Royal Handbill, 11 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317c
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - Bombastes Furioso - Douglas - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 11 June 1819

Theatre Royal Handbill, 12 June 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.317d
Scope and Contents

Miss Clara Fisher, Lilliputian Wonder - King Richard III - Lilliput - at Theatre Royal, Edinburgh. Engaged with her sister to perform for three nights only.

Dates: 12 June 1819

To Mothers, Wives and Daughters Handbill, c1850 - 1859

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.96
Scope and Contents

Bloomer Costume at Punch's Playhouse. To be seen every evening at Punch’s playhouse.

Dates: c1850 - 1859

TO-NIGHT Handbill, c1905

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.222
Scope and Contents

“Special engagement of Mr Walter Graham, The Living Marionette”. Mr Walter Graham, Gilbert’s wonderful performing dogs and cats, Miss Byam Yates, Feis and Crociano the famous Minstrels and The Walturdaw Animated Pictures at Pier Pavilion, Clackton-on-Sea. Printed by A Quick and Co. Ltd., Clacton and Walton.

Dates: c1905

To the Curious Handbill, 13 March 1823

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.105
Scope and Contents

Egyptian Mummy at 139 Strand. Mummy "Entirely unwrapped, as far as decency will permit, ever seen in this country". Printed by J. Harris, 27 Swan Ynrd, Strand.

Dates: 13 March 1823

Typorama Isle of Wight Model Handbill, 1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.49
Scope and Contents

Modelled view of the Undercliff of Isle of Wight at 107 Quadrant. 3ft to Mile, 25 Ft Long, 125sqft scale model of coast line of Isle of Wight with houses etc, with large collection of fossils, insects, plants and sea weeds.

Dates: 1838

Unrivalled Waxwork Figures Handbill

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.137
Scope and Contents

The Great Panopticum Museum at 35 Leicester Square. Waxworks containing Chamber of Horrors, M Carnot on his death bed, the awful tortures of the inquisition, the guillotine of Paris etc. Illustrated.

Dates: 1835 - 1895

Vance's Varieties Handbill, c1870 - 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.18
Scope and Contents

Rose Blossom's Cousin by W.M Axhurst, and New Comic Extravaganzas by Frank W. Green at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 'Vance in a new and brilliant repertoire'. 'Grand fashionable illuminated morning performances', 2pp.

Dates: c1870 - 1879

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Archival Object 369
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Acrobats 4
Aerialists 5
Amusement rides 4
Animals 56
Archaeology 9