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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Duffy's Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1225
Scope and Contents Blarney, Sunday 2 October. Guldan's Siberian bears, Kelwins aerial act, Mike and Perla juggling act, Lisa Vlady acrobatic act, Maureen and Jorgen Gabriel musical act, The Burgos trick cycling act, The Ryalto Troupe equestrian act, Banana clown, Les Thinis Troupe acrobatic act, Stankiewicz juggling act, John Duffy presenting a troupe of horses and ponies, Miss Rosita acrobatic act, Marie juggling act, Rose-Resy high wire act. Red and black type on yellow and red backgrounds, with black and...
Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

John Everton Sanger's Birth Certificate, 4 January 1917

 Item
Reference code: 178Q27.3
Scope and Contents

John Everton Sanger's birth certificate.

Dates: 4 January 1917
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates and Obituaries

John F. C. Heather Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0056
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs related to Joseph Charles Heather, the Sanger Circus and the Bostock Jungle.

Dates: c1897 - 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Martin Turner's Circus Research Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0063
Scope and Contents

This collection contains John Turner’s research on circus people indexes, which lists circus performers from the Victorian age onwards. It contains notebooks, index cards, photocopies and pictures gathered from a number of repositories and libraries during John Turner’s life and used for articles published in a variety of journals and magazines, and for the numerous books that he published during his lifetime. The collection also contains some posters and programmes

Dates: 1990 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

John Pearson's Gigantic Christmas Circus, Menagerie and Fun Fair Programme, 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.259
Scope and Contents

The King's Hall, Balmoral, Belfast. Black and white photograph of roaring tiger in the centre and black type on red background on front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p

Dates: 22 December 1949 - 14 January 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Chipperfield Circus Programmes

John Swallow in Top Hat and Tails, c1930 - 1955

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

Black and white photograph of circus performer, John Swallow (also known as Johnny Swallow), shown wearing a top hat and tails, possibly whilst working at Rosaire's Circus. Stamped on the reverse as the copyright of Captain A. E. Middleton.

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

Jolly's Circus Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.200
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of clown, acts and big top. Left blank for overprinting location and date. Printed by Artisan Printer, Presteigne.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Jon Gresham Advertising Pamphlet, c1952

 Item
Reference code: 178I11.1
Scope and Contents

Introducing Jon Gresham Europe’s youngest fire eater. Golden and black type on white background and black and white photographs of the performer and copies of newspaper articles, 3p.p.

Dates: c1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Testo Family Collection

Jonny's Bear Revue Leaflet, c1940 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178Z22.8
Scope and Contents

Threefold leaflet with black type on off white background and black and white illustrations of the act inside.

Dates: c1940 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Testo Family Collection / Various

Joseph Poole's Latest Myriorama Programme, 10 February 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.4
Scope and Contents County Hall, Salisbury, Views of London, Porstmouth, Ireland, a tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, the Artic regions, Russia, Bulgaria, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Afghanistan, Burmese war, China, Malta, Italy, Holland, Belgium and England, Poole's Acme Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, wire walking act, Mr Harry Stewart, quick costume change and singing act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, singing act, Le Pettite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Professor Le Ray,...
Dates: 10 February 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's Myriorama Poster, c1895

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.7
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, The British Fleet, The Lord Mayor's Show, Falls of Niagara, Poole's excelsior concert company, Mons. Martini's Bicycle Troupe, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Grand orchestral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Black type on green background with chain border. Printed by...
Dates: c1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 19 January 1891

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.45
Scope and Contents Town Hall Hounslow, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, Great Ledderites, The Modern Gladiators, Herr Blitz, Miss May Frinch, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland, Orchetral band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Gold type on green background and illustrations of Queen Victoria,...
Dates: 19 January 1891
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Picturesque Programme, 11 April 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.46
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall Suntherland, England, France and Italy, Turkey, Egypt, The Soundan, Suez Canal and India, Afghanistan and China, Russia, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, America, the Atlantic Ocean and the Artic Regions, Scotland, Ireland, Mr Joseph Poole's Combination Company, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Herr Blitz, equilibrist act, Miss May Frinch, singing act, Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr Felix Somers, George Mayo, Mr Fred Mayer, Group of Ladderites, equilibrist act, Poole's Merry...
Dates: 11 April 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Programme, 23 December 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.16
Scope and Contents Victoria Hall, Southsea,London Bridge,Fishmonger's Hall, Thames embarkment, Westminster Abbey, Victoria Station, Portsmouth, Ireland, The Lakes of Killarney, A tableau of Bristol, Liverpool, New York, Niagara Falls, The Artic Regions, Russia, St. Petersburgh, Bulgaria, Tirnova, Sophia, Varna, The Suez Canal, Egypt, India, Calcutta, Delhi, Afghanistan, Burmese war, The Great Wall of China, Holy Land, The Mediterranean sea, Naples, The carnaval at Rome, Holland and Belgium, Mr Harry Stewart,...
Dates: 23 December 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Joseph Pool's New Eclipse Myriorama Guide Book and Songs, c1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.6
Scope and Contents Joseph Poole's new eclipse myriorama picturesque trips abroad all over the world, containing an introduction, descriptions of sights including Dover, Calais, Paris, Turin, Rome, Ancona, Constantinople, Gallipoli, Shumla, Cyprus and battles in Egypt and the Soudan, Stanley's expedition to central Africa, the Suez Canal, India, China, Russia, Europe, America and Great Britain, followed by the lyrics to The Mountain Guide, On, Staley On, Toll Gate, Irish Colleen, When the Lights are Low, Ducth...
Dates: c1880 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Julian's International Circus Programme, c1892

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.21
Scope and Contents Brothers Stelling, Master Alfred Eugene juggling act, Miss Laura equestrian act, Mr. A. Stelling equestrian act, Pedro clown, The Three Simpletons comedy act, Mdlle. Isabelle and Thomas H. Culeen equestrian act, Mons. Preistel, Miss Julian equestrian act, Brothers Haygo acrobatic act, Mdlle. Eleise Gaertner equestrian act, Hurst comedy act, Whimsical Willie, Mr. J. Julian equestrian act, George Testo and Miss Fannie Orni gymnastic act. Black type on yellowish background with list of cast of...
Dates: c1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Just Add Water Management Financial Information, 30 September 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.80
Scope and Contents

Includes related invoices, budget outline and remittance advice.

Dates: 30 September 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Just Arrived Handbill, c1820 - 1830

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.210
Scope and Contents

A Wonderful Nyctalope at 4 Castle Square, Brighton. 'Possessing the power of distinguishing objects at night'. Thought to be an albino.

Dates: c1820 - 1830
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

Kalang Programme, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.138
Scope and Contents

Programme for touring show. Contains colour photographs, 24p.p.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

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