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Musical performances

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 451 Collections and/or Records:

Richmond Adult College Poster, c1970 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.168
Scope and Contents

John Bate Choir and Chanticleer Orchestra. Blue and red.

Dates: c1970 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Ron Newbold Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0051
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs consisting of traction engines, fairgrounds, ride and organs taken by Ron Newbold.

Dates: c1960 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Handbills, c1860 - 1889

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.163-167
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington.

Dates: c1860 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Savoy Poster, 3 February 1913

 Item
Reference code: 178R36.5
Scope and Contents Glasgow, Durward Lely and John Clyde in an adaptation of 'The Bonnie Brier Bush', Bert Barnes, in song, dance and bone solo, Les Lezallin, comedy wire act, Rondelle Billington, violinist, The Dainty Danes, Meely and Laing 'The Dancer and the Trap', Fields and Fields, the American comedy couple, Frame Flint, comedian, Ben Jackson, banjoist and comedian, Langley and Maguire, in vocal scene 'King of the Road' Marie Rose, the new boy, vocalist and coon delineator, Jeanie M’Bride, juvenile...
Dates: 3 February 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ben Jackson Collection / Posters

Sheffield and District Press Club Programme, 23 November 1901

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.39
Scope and Contents

Arthur Dawes - Vocalist. J. A. Rodgers - Vocalist. J. B. Slack - Vocalist. Harry Heath - Vocalist. Maurice Taylor - Cello. Mr Hinchcliffe - Violin. Messrs A. Bagshaw, Taylor and Hinchcliffe. Mr H. Jasper Redfern - Cinematograph Exhibition. 4pp.

Dates: 23 November 1901
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Sheffield Corporation Act 1883 Licences Document, 1912 - 1913

 File — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178Z31.2
Scope and Contents

Licences for Public Dancing, Public Music, Public Singing.

Dates: 1912 - 1913
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Various Items

Sheffield Empire Palace Programme, 11 November 1902

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.45
Scope and Contents

Eugene Stratton - The Ideal 'Coon'. Wedburns - Instrumentalists, Vocalists and Patterers. Ida Kessanly and her Royal Fox Terriers. Russell Wallet. Happy Tom Parker. George C. Doughty - Comedian. Madge Osmond - Male Impersonator. American Bioscope. Mdlle De Dio - Dancer Genial Pat Rafferty - 'One of the Irish'. Includes advert for Redfern's Rubber Heels. 3-fold programme.

Dates: 11 November 1902
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Sheffield Photographic Society, Masonic Hall Programme, 3 April 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.25
Scope and Contents

Annual Musical Evening. Includes Cinematographic Exhibition from Mr. J. Redfern. 3pp. Printed by H.M. Kay, 10 Spital Hill.

Dates: 3 April 1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection / Programmes

Shettleston Public Hall Poster, 12 February 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.1
Scope and Contents T. Ross Cochrane presents from Geo. Gilllespie’s super show, The wonder Whirlwind skaters, Handby Celeine Trio, acrobats, comedy and dancing on skates, Diane & Be-Milde, the continental adazzio dancers, 3 Benson Sisters, featuring Pauline the Queen of Crooners, Billy Taylor, accordionist with the covered keyboard, Margt. Milne & Arthur Roynan, piano, song and accordion, Mona Waddell, the pocket Vesta Tilley, Jack Casserley singer, The Hanger Trio comedy act, Jack Smart & Jimmy...
Dates: 12 February 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection / Posters

Showmen's Guild Scrapbook, 1934

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 20: Series 178G65
Reference code: 178G65.6
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing Guild news, articles on legislation, the deaths of Ben Hobson and William Savage, vehicles, transport, gramophones and playing music, betting, various licences, coconut shies, legislation, Stevenage Fair, news from the Scottish section and the history of the Guild from various newspapers.

Dates: 1934
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Sorcar Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.129
Scope and Contents

Sorcar Junior presents Indrajal: The Greatest Magical Musical Extravaganza. Contains black and white photographs and biography, 16p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Spa Theatre Bridlington Poster, 29 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.160
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Marigold Sisters, Lee Sheraton, Beryl Johnson, Reed Delroy and Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 29 March 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Spring Show '78 Poster, Week commencing 17 April 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.604
Scope and Contents

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Beverley Sisters, Mike Scott, Roy 'Jake' Jacobs, The Dolly Set, Miki and Griff, Ray Paul and his music. Red and blue type on yellow background.

Dates: Week commencing 17 April 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Variety and Music Hall Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Stoll Herald Programme, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178K33.1
Scope and Contents

Stoll Herald Vol. 3 No. 7. Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Freddie Forbes in 'Oranges and Lemons', Five Sherry Brothers musical act, Mr & Mrs Toby and Family comedy monkey act, The Amazing Samson strong man act, Five Perezon juggling act, Gordon Marsh cabaret act, Dorothy Lena musical comedy act. Red and black type on white background and black and white photographs of acts and performers with descriptive text, 2p.p.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Testo Family Collection

Strand Handbills, c1785 - 1899

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.88-116
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling exhibitions and sideshows at Strand, Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Fleet Street.

Dates: c1785 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills

Stuart Hall Poster, c1880 - 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.19
Scope and Contents Cardiff. Messrs Poole's, late Poole & Young's new panorama The World, starting from England, through France, Italy, Turkey, Cyprus, Palestine, Egypt, Arabia, Natal, Zululand, Ceylon, India, Afghanistan and home again, Poole's excelsior concert party, Miss Ada Violet Poole, G.H. Henri adn L.D PoynterHerr Blitz, Mr Oscar J. Hartwell, The Orchestra. Red blue and black type on white, red, yellow and blue blackgrounds and blue and white illustration of a building with a carriage on the front...
Dates: c1880 - 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Stuart Johnstone Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0041
Scope and Contents

Photographs of rides, fairgrounds, traction engines and organs taken by a number of individuals as well as detailed notebooks. His notebooks are essentially digested versions of the World's Fair and include chronological guides to fairs, machines for sale, parks, engines and families.

Dates: 1920 - 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Sunday Evenings for the People Programme, 12 January 1908

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.127
Scope and Contents

The Grand Palace, Clapham Junction. Black type on off white background with geometrical border on the front cover, inside programme listing music acts and Animated Photographs, 2p.p.

Dates: 12 January 1908
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Sunderland Empire Theatre Poster, 10 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.155
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 10 March 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Sunderland Empire Theatre Poster, 10 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.163
Scope and Contents

‘An Evening with Al Jolson and Friends’ portrayed by Steve King with Marigold Sisters, Lee Sheraton, Beryl Johnson, Reed Delroy and Duggie Chapman. Red and black type on yellow background.

Dates: 10 March 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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