Skip to main content

Animals

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1218 Collections and/or Records:

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Dates: c1880 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Madame Duval's Splendid Tableaux Vivans Handbill, c1849

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.22
Scope and Contents

Living Serpent novelty at Minerva Hall, Haymarket. 'Madame Duval and her talented troupe of male and female artistes.' Accompanied by, 'a magnificent highly trained Living Serpent. The Anaconda just arrived from the Continent.' Used in a series of tableaux, 'Eve tempting Adam, the Indian Girl'.

Dates: c1849
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket Handbills

Madison Square Garden Productions in Association with Cyril Bertram Mills Presents Centre Circus Programme, 20 July - 28 August 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.21
Scope and Contents

Mills present Centre Circus. Brighton Centre. The Four Vulcanus fire act, Hoppes’s rodeo Mules, The Kam-Tai troupe balancing act and others. Contains photos, 12p.p.

Dates: 20 July - 28 August 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Major Russell Pickering Pastel, 1947

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.78
Scope and Contents

A skit sketch of Major Russell Pickering, animal carousel Circus Friends Association Olympia by Emmett Kelly. Red pastel sketch of a cartoon wolf's torso and head in a suit on brown paper.

Dates: 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Man and Beast Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 19: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.178
Scope and Contents

16mm, Cecolite. 400 feet, 10 minutes long. In Colour, with Sound. Russian Circus Animal Trainers.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Man Eater at Large Film, 1926

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 20: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.188
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Mack Sennett. Black and White, Silent. Commercial film, starring Billy Beavan and Andy Clyde.

Dates: 1926
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Man with Snake, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.11
Scope and Contents

Photographic negative of a man holding a snake.

Dates: c1920 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Manley's New Grand Palace Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.9
Scope and Contents Bar Act by Roy Lasserter, Rice and Henry aerial trapeze act, Mdlle. Emmeline equestrian act, J. Rassetto jester, Victoria, the great fire pony, Ernestino trick act, Comical White clown, The Rassettos Troupe triple horizontal bar act, Mr. S. Mangley's Leonora jumping mare, Whiteo and Casheio acrobatic clowns, Charley's Aunt equestrian monkey, introduced by Gilbert Featherstone, Mr. James equestrian act, Princess Elise strong woman, Gilbert Featherstone Doncaster jockey, Sisters Violella on...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.18
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Sailor's Return, The Greek Warrior, The Reaper and The Flower Girl.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.19
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Swiss Girl, The Alpin Hunter, The Life Guardsman and The Flying Dutchman.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Mary Chipperfield Circus Spectacular Programme, Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.38
Scope and Contents

Glasgow. The Brumbachs sword balancers, The Flying Oslers trapeze, Clowns and animals. Contains illustration, 2p.p.

Dates: Tuesday 24 September - Saturday 12 October 1974
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

McDonald’s International Circus Poster, Christmas holiday 1991 - 1992

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.58
Scope and Contents

Cork, Ireland. Colour illustration of big top and animals.

Dates: Christmas holiday 1991 - 1992
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Meet Captain Kidd, Doctor Hairbreadth Harry, The Chuckleheads, Wild Animals of South Africa, Bathing Beauties, and She Strips Film, 1945

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 22: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.214
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, MGM. 350 Feet. Features both Colour and Black and White footage, with Sound. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; Opening title and scenes from 'Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd'. Julie Jordan in 'She Strips'. Hippopotamus from South Africa.

Dates: 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Memos and Coming Events Book, 1933

 Item — Box Showmen's Guild Box 8: Series 178H40
Reference code: 178H40.44
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook containing coming events, a paper on the original and utility of British fairs including information about legislation and hawkers, pedlars, flash lights, rides and stalls, vehicles, gypsies, animals, penalties, waste, music, dancing and theatre licences, shows, gaming, the education of children and taxation, correspondence with the Town and Country Planning Divisions, the Public Health Act 1936 and the control of moveable dwellings and pleasure fair bye-laws.

Dates: 1933
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection / Business Records

Microscopical Exhibition Handbill, c1850 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.171
Scope and Contents

The Lively Flea at Crystal Palace. Exposition of all things tiny/able to be magnified by microscope. "Opposite the great crystal fountain - south transept". Printed by Bowers Brothers, Steam Printers, 89 Blackfriars Road, London.

Dates: c1850 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Crystal Palace and South London Handbills

Miracle of the White Stallions Film, 1963

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 25: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.240
Scope and Contents

8mm, Plio-Magic. Disney. Silent, in Colour. Disney Home Movie version titled 'The Proud Horses of Austria'.

Dates: 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Miscellaneous Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135-158
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of various circus shows and performers, together with photographic reproductions of illustrations and drawings of circus performers, as well as advertisements for travelling circuses, thought to be compiled by Ruth Manning Sanders, whilst writing her book on the origins and history of the circus titled, 'The English Circus'.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs

Miss Cashmore Sport Act Poster, c1900

 Item
Reference code: 178R57.1
Scope and Contents

Colour poster of Martha Cashmore performing in a horse pulled car with dogs. Printed by Andreasen & Lachmann, Copenhagen.

Dates: c1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection

Public only; | Accessibility statement | v3.5.0