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Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2

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Just Arrived Handbill, c1820 - 1830

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.210
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A Wonderful Nyctalope at 4 Castle Square, Brighton. 'Possessing the power of distinguishing objects at night'. Thought to be an albino.

Dates: c1820 - 1830

Programme of Maddle. Duval's Tableaux Vivans Handbill, 1849

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.211
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Lucie Duval at Music Hall, Newcastle. Series of Tableaux presented by various performers.

Dates: 1849

The Great Fall of Sebastopol Handbill, c1854 - 1899

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.212
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Diorama depicting the Siege of Sevastopol at 37 Lower Head Row, Leeds. "Cosmoramic & Panoramic views of moving models equal to life" Inc the great fall of Sebastopol, bombardment of Kinburn", Also phrenology and palm reading.

Dates: c1854 - 1899

Black Bull Inn Theatre Handbill, 19 December 1808

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.213
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Douglas or the Noble Shepherd, and Rosina or Harvest Home at Black Bull Inn Theatre, Bishop Auckland. Featuring Mr Bretton, Miss Tannett, and Mr Hallam. Play, ballet and musical numbers. Printed by Walker, Durham.

Dates: 19 December 1808

Fred Brightmer's Ladies’ Sailor Choir Programme, c1910 - 1929

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.214
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Songs, Duets Specialities, Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation, possibly at Peterborough. Featuring Moyra Beresford, Zene Jordan, Lindsay Stevens, Sisters Roze, Fred Hill, Will James, Cissy Rose, Madge Hazel, Roza Roze, Fred Brightmer, and John Parker. "Bioscope, Dioramas and Sketch Organisation" Various acts from duets to comedy songs, 4pp. Printed by Dysons, Peterborough.

Dates: c1910 - 1929

Model of Lincoln Cathedral Handbill, c1850 - 1859

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.215
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A Model of Lincoln Cathedral, made from One Million Eight Hundred Old Corks exhibited by James Anderton. "Model of Lincoln cathedral made from one million eight hundred old corks".

Dates: c1850 - 1859

Royal Wax Work Handbill, c1800 - 1830

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.216
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Mr Sylvester and his Cabinet of Waxworks at 31 College Green, Dublin. Waxworks of King of England, etc.

Dates: c1800 - 1830

Luna Park and Palace of Amusements Handbill, c1880 - 1920

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.217
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Southend-on-Sea. Programme for the week starting 26th September including dancing, billiard saloon and unsual sea-side attractions. Printed by Ellis Ltd., 22 London Road, Southend-on-Sea.

Dates: c1880 - 1920

Giantess in Europe Handbill, c1800 - 1830

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.218
Scope and Contents Reuzin the Dutch giantess. In the New Elegant Lodge, Standing on the Butter Market, Quiet Side. Important Freak of Nature! The tallest, most beautiful and youngest Giantess, now living in Europe. Who has been honoured with a visit from our Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Hendrik and the Prince of Orange. The world wonder, Elsbeth, called Murphy in female shape. Of exceptionally athletic build. Her appearance causes the greatest surprise. Never seen before. Excellent proportion of...
Dates: c1800 - 1830

A Grand Collection of Waxworks Handbill, 27 December 1789

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.219
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The Sun Inn, Sadler Street, Durham. Waxwork figures "Just arrived from Fleet Street London".

Dates: 27 December 1789

An Exhibition of Historical Portraits Handbill, c1800 - 1899

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.220
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Watercolours of illustrious and eminent persons in British history at Exhibition Room Birmingham, 2pp. Printed by Harding and Lepard, 4 Pall Mall East, London.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

A Description of the Principal Models Now Exhibiting Handbill, c1810 - 1829

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.221
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Models executed by the sculptor L. Gahagan at 4 Union Street, Bath. A series of busts and statues with description as a guide to the exhibition, 2pp. Printed by Higman, 10 New Bond Street, Bath.

Dates: c1810 - 1829

TO-NIGHT Handbill, c1905

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.222
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“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

Marina Palace of Varieties Handbill, 23 August 1897

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.223
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Lydia Dreams - Ventriloquist and Artist in Black and White, Steve Cooke - Comedian, Minnie Fortescue - Comedienne and Burlesque Artiste, Professor Duprez - Magician, Miss Daisy Clements - Soubrette, Miss Nellie Tabrar - Singer, and Fred Pollard at Ramsgate. Also Farcical sketch, ‘Charley’s Uncle’ and Louis Duprez and his Hypnotised dogs. Printed by W. Jennings, Thanet Advertiser, Ramsgate.

Dates: 23 August 1897

Harp Lounge and Theatre of Varieties Handbill, 16 August 1880

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.224
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Charles Williams - Extempore, Miss Ethel Victor - Serio Comic, Miss Bertie Stokes - Serio and Ballad Comic, Chas Murray - Vocal Comedian, Albert and Frederica, Burlesque Duologue Artistes, Lizzie Watson - American Variety Hall Artiste and Harry Braham at Sands, Ramsgate, folded. Includes information about the artistes only appearing at the Harp and not other establishments, despite bills stating otherwise. Printed by J. Mardon, High Street, Ramsgate.

Dates: 16 August 1880

Royal Mechanical and Optical Museum Handbill, 21 - 25 April 1823

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.225
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Dioramas of Mount Vesuvius, Saint Helena and Lake Como at Newark. Positively the last Week! Panoramas and moving models of a variety of scenes. Printed by Hage, Newark.

Dates: 21 - 25 April 1823

Newcastle Fair Handbill, c1814

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.226
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Two poems entitled ‘Newcastle Fair’ and ‘The Skipper’s Wedding’. Printed by Marshall, Newcastle.

Dates: c1814

Henglers Grand Circus Handbill, c1880 - 1889

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.227
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Illuminated morning performance at Drill Hall, Queens Road, Bristol, 4pp. Printed by Fay Bros., Broad Quay, Bristol.

Dates: c1880 - 1889

The Royal Exhibition Handbill, c1850 - 1859

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.228
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Needle painted work of art, by J. Monro of 16 New Sneddon Street, Paisley. “Astonishing work of art made up of between 4000 and 5000 pieces of the finest coloured cloths. Representing Human Figures in all their beauty and splendour.” Blank form for venue details to be added.

Dates: c1850 - 1859

Bohemian Serenaders Handbill, 1897

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.229
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Ladies’ orchestra and Dioramas at St George’s Hall, Burton-on-Trent, 4pp. Printed by A. Fletcher and Sons, Malpas.

Dates: 1897