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Performers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Handbills, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178T27
Scope and Contents

Hanbills for variety, magic and illusion shows mainly in locations in Blackpool in cluding the North Pier, the Hippodrome and various theatres.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Handbills, 1947 - 1955

 Series
Reference code: 178T9
Scope and Contents

Handbills for various performances featuring Hamilton Kaye amongst others.

Dates: 1947 - 1955

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

Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London, c1800 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.187-207
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at various venues, mainly in London.

Dates: c1800 - 1939

Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.208-235
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.

Dates: 1789 - c1929

Handby Celeine Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0107
Scope and Contents

Posters, photographs, programmes, 1 piece of sheet music for six instruments and a small amount of business records and correspondence relating to the dancing and burlesque comedy on skates.

Dates: c1920 - 1945; 2020

Hanneford Circus Photographic Wallet, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178C108.5137
Scope and Contents

Card wallet with black and white photographs of acts, animals and performers on the front and back covers and red type on the front and black type on back, inside loose black and white photographs of different acts and people including; Glen Parkins, Tajana and Roger Monet

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Hans Brick Animal Trainer and Circus Performers Correspondence, 1931 - 1958

 File
Reference code: 178F31.4
Scope and Contents

Letters and envelopes addressed to Hans Brick relating to his professional career as an animal trainer and as an author, some in letter headed paper in English, French and German, including correspondence with British Lion Film Corporation, the Circus Friends Association, London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, R. W. Thompson Author and Journalist, John Duffy and Sons' Circus and the Birtish Museum amongst others. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1931 - 1958

Harder Jonsson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0043
Scope and Contents

Photographs related to Harder Jonsson and his work at circuses such as the Riskett, Chipperfields and Jeserich Circus as an animal trainer, also some family photographs.

Dates: 1920 - 1955

Harder Jonsson Print, c1950 - 1959

 File
Reference code: 178V11.72
Scope and Contents

Colour digital print of Harder Jonsson with three elephants from the Smart Circus in the Circus Americano ring in Spain. 2 copies.

Dates: c1950 - 1959

Harmonic Meeting by Mr T.Smith Handbill, c1800 - 1899

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.113
Scope and Contents

Herr Von Joel, R.H. Dowson, T. Martin, G. Wood, and Miss Eliza Egerton at Queens Head Tavern. Vocalists, Comic singers, entertainers etc. Printed by T. Martin, 9 Tonbridge Street, New Road.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Harold et Sa Revue Paris Varieties Poster, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1103
Scope and Contents

Harold, Artur, Maryse, Williams, Eva and King Kong, Les Reols, Margaret, Buster, Christianne Bage. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Harold Taylor Christmas Message, c1950 - 1969

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178Z30.5
Scope and Contents

Christmas message of Harold Taylor with photograph, circa 1950s - 1960s.

Dates: c1950 - 1969

Harold Taylor Promotional Insert, 1969

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.17
Scope and Contents

Promotional insert for magician Harold Taylor, 1969, photographs, 4pp and 2pp insert.

Dates: 1969

Harp Lounge and Theatre of Varieties Handbill, 16 August 1880

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.224
Scope and Contents

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

Harry Benet presents the Royal Majestic Circus Poster, From 18 March 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.720
Scope and Contents Coventry Hippodrome. Capt Chipperfield and his cage of man-eating lions, Harry Benet's pedestal ponies, 3 Juleos aerialists, Whisky and Nonny clowns, Lamonte and Julie trio of juggling clowns, The Australian Air Aces, Cliff Berzac and his unrideable mules, Yeaman's canine comics, Tarzan the human ape, The Rosmo 4, Zola Bros, The Tovarich Troupe, the high school horse Pluto presented by Charles Hankey, Romeo and Juliet a symphony in grey, Ray Royal and her performing cats, Briton strongman,...
Dates: From 18 March 1946

Harry Benet's International Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.722
Scope and Contents

Croydon Empire, from 15 November. Marjorie and her 6 liberty horses, The Flying Cromwells, Tony and Tina clowns, Robert Bemand's pigeons, 4 Superbs, Palette's dogs comedy, Tommy Goodall and Harry Cranley clowns, Lou Lenny and her kicking mule comedy, 5 Lai Founs, Madame Truzzi and her pets, Benet's international 'Circus de Luxe'. Background white, type blue

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Harry Benet's International Circus Programmes, 1943 - 1944

 File
Reference code: 178K43.670
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of a building and black and white illustration of a naked woman kneeling down with arms upwards and text on front covers, inside some black and white photographs of the acts, programme and some commercial advertising.

Dates: 1943 - 1944

Harry Benet's Royal Majestic Circus Poster, 6 - 11 August 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.719
Scope and Contents

Edgbaston, Portland Road Grounds. Koringa, The Dernos, Romeo and Juliet, The Garcis, Cillas dogs, Briton. Colour illustrations of many circus acts, including clowns, acrobats, elephants, horses and riders. Printed by Willsons, Show Printers, Leicester

Dates: 6 - 11 August 1945

Harry Benet's Royal Majestic Circus Poster, From 19 March 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.721
Scope and Contents Coventry Hippodrome Theatre. Koringa, Jix, Jax and Max comedy triple bar, group of forest bred lions presented by Lieut Rickard, 6 Gatwick Girls, liberty horses, Joe Adami, The Gridneffs, Cilla's dogs, Two original Garcis, Harry Benet's pedestal ponies presented by Chas Barth, young China troupe, Pluto the high school horse, Sultan the Cute, Romeo and Juliet comedy, Tarzan the human ape, Hubert Cooke's pony revue, clowns including Tommy Goodall, The Zola Bros, Adami and Soft Sammy....
Dates: From 19 March 1945