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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Italian Circus Enis Togni Poster, c1950 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.331
Scope and Contents First visit to Britain by Italian Circus, Clapham Common, 9 to 28 October. Presented by Mary Chipperfield, The Mazans revolving perch act, The Gun Men cowboys, the exotic animal parade, giraffe, camels, zebra and llamas, The Flying Zemgannos, African elephants, The Chestons cowboy rodeo, Mary Chipperfield with her lions, polar bear, tiger and brown bear, 12 lipizzaner horses, Madame Lorent's sea lions, Los Sanders clowns, The Nicolodis acrobats. Colour illustration of a clown and a band of...
Dates: c1950 - 1999

Ivor Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.105
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of two shirtless men standing in front of a circus tent, thought to be Ivor Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire (possibly before or after a gymnastic performance on rings).

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Ivor Rosaire and Two Elephants 'Salt' and 'Saucy', 1937

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.110
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire with two elephants, known as 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Inscription on the reverse reads as follows: 'Ivor Rosaire with John Swallow's elephants: Salt and Saucy'.

Dates: 1937

Ivor Rosaire and Two Elephants 'Salt' and 'Saucy', 1937

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.111
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire with two elephants, known as 'Salt' and 'Saucy'. Includes the following text underneath the image: 'Ivor Presents Rosaire's Elephants'. On the reverse there is a message sent to Joan Manning-Sanders from her mother, Ruth Manning-Sanders. The first line reads: 'Just said goodbye to the Rosaires'.

Dates: 1937

Ivor Rosaire, Lucy Rosaire, Juliette Rosaire and Derrick Rosaire, 1948

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.119
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph of Ivor Rosaire, with his wife, Lucy Rosaire and their two children, Juliette (aged 7) and Derrick (aged 4).

Dates: 1948

Ivor Rosaire, Lucy Rosaire, Zena Rosaire and Stanley Perkins, 1948

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.107
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire, with his wife, Lucy Rosaire and Zena Rosaire (also known as Zenita Rosaire) standing on the steps of a living caravan in Jersey. Includes inscription on the reverse that reads as follows: 'Ivor, Zena, Lucy and Stanley Perkins. Taken 1948 Jersey'.

Dates: 1948

Ivor Rosaire with his Head in the Mouth of an Elephant, c1936 - 1950

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.97
Scope and Contents

Black and white postcard of Ivor Rosaire, shown with his head in an elephants mouth and the elephant is lifting him off the ground.

Dates: c1936 - 1950

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, 27 December 1976 - 29 January 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.337
Scope and Contents

Civic Theatre, Scunthorpe. Roy Caval, Robin Howard, Maurice Moren, Dianne Margaret, Mike Scott, Ann Duval, Chris Edwards, The Coronet Dancers, Kim Jarvis, Vic Riches Music. Green and red.

Dates: 27 December 1976 - 29 January 1977

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, Commencing 22 December 1972

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Reference code: 178R11.675
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Charlie Cairoli, Steve Collins, Ken Barnes, Ann Langford, Anne Woollin, Paul Connor, Dennis Lake, Charlie Jnr, The Gaiety Dancers, Jimmy Buchanan, Jane Terry, Brenda Martyne, Stan Simmons, Red Preston. Multicoloured type on white background and illustration.

Dates: Commencing 22 December 1972

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, Commencing 22 December c1972

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.705
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Charlie Cairoli, Steve Collins, Ken Barnes, Ann Langford, Anne Woollin, Paul O’Connor, Dennis Lake, Charlie Jnr, The Gaiety Dancers, Jimmy Buchanan, Jane Terry, Brenda Martyne, Stan Simmons, Red Preston. Red and black type on white background.

Dates: Commencing 22 December c1972

Jack and the Beanstalk Poster, 20 - 23 December c1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.21
Scope and Contents

Arcadia Theatre, Skegness. Roy Caval, Robin Howard, Maurice Moren, Diane Margaret, Mike, Scott, Ann Duval, Chis Edwards, The Coronet Dancers, Kim Jarvis, Vic Riches Music. Contains green and red illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: 20 - 23 December c1976

Jack Bulldog Drummond's Business Card, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.36
Scope and Contents

Business card for Jack Bulldog Drummond Globe of Death Rider from Edinburgh.

Dates: c1920 - 1939

Jack Fossett, Margaret Fossett and Claude Yelding, c1935 - 1938

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.82
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of Jack Fossett, Margaret Fossett and Claude Yelding, performers at Fossett's Circus.

Dates: c1935 - 1938

Jack Riskit and Betty, c1920 - 1940

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Reference code: 178C83.340
Scope and Contents

Woman in aerial costume seated on a high chair with a man in suit and hat standing nearby. Both performers are on a stage. Printed on reverse. 'Jack Riskit and Betty, The Lively Pair in Mid Air'. Jack and Betty Riskit were trapeze and gymnast performers.

Dates: c1920 - 1940

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Tuesday 27 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1221
Scope and Contents

Greystones. The Electonic Man, Miss Algir aerial act, Merlar and assistant balancing act, The King of the Riffle, John, Wiviana trapeze act, Mobida equestrian act, Miss Bridgette, Steve McCourt and his dog King, Mister Walter trick cycling act, Benjamino and Sonja balancing act, Eddie Verlain juggling act, Dinelo and Yocum clowns, Hymie Klotz juggling act, Lu Chiang magic act. Red and black type on pale yellow background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Tuesday 27 June 1967

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Monday 12 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1222
Scope and Contents

Middleton. The Electonic Man, Miss Algir aerial act, Merlar and assistant balancing act, The King of the Riffle, John, Wiviana trapeze act, Mobida equestrian act, Miss Bridgette, Steve McCourt and his dog King, Mister Walter trick cycling act, Benjamino and Sonja balancing act, Eddie Verlain juggling act, Dinelo and Yocum clowns, Hymie Klotz juggling act, Lu Chiang magic act. Red and black type on white background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Monday 12 June 1967

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Sunday 11 June 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1223
Scope and Contents

Cobh. The Electonic Man, Miss Algir aerial act, Merlar and assistant balancing act, The King of the Riffle, John, Wiviana trapeze act, Mobida equestrian act, Miss Bridgette, Steve McCourt and his dog King, Mister Walter trick cycling act, Benjamino and Sonja balancing act, Eddie Verlain juggling act, Dinelo and Yocum clowns, Hymie Klotz juggling act, Lu Chiang magic act. Red and black type on white background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Sunday 11 June 1967

James Duffy and Sons Circus Poster, Tuesday 15 June 1965

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Reference code: 178R47.1224
Scope and Contents

Youghal. Medranos high wire act, Lulu and Pilrre comedy act, Hercules strongman, Saida and partner juggling act, Les Bouglion trick cycling act, Madalene and Partner, Britt Maria trapeze act, Chang-Liana-Cheng, Porter No.13, Dueff juggling act, Madame Yo Hard, Leser Troupe of Arabs acrobatic act. Red and black type on yellow background and black and white photographs of circus acts

Dates: Tuesday 15 June 1965

Jay Miller's Circus Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.201
Scope and Contents

New Mills Football Club. Colour illustration of clown.

Dates: c1980 - 1989