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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Research Material, c1930 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B20.2
Scope and Contents

Various items including colour photographs of the Ohmy family grave and copies of photographs with notes on reverse as well as photocopies of various documents and some notes.

Dates: c1930 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Monographs and Research Material

Research Material on Various Circuses, c1900 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178B30.7
Scope and Contents

Colour photocopies of circus posters, one for Barrett's Circus and Zoo at Amlwch divided into three pages, one for Chapman's Great London Circus and three for unspecified circuses.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Revised Script for Dragon Ladies The Grotesque Burlesque Revue, July 1997

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.190
Scope and Contents

Revised printed script, typescript.

Dates: July 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Dragon Ladies and SmutFest Business Records

Revised Script for Dragon Ladies The Grotesque Burlesque Revue - with annotations, July 1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.192
Scope and Contents

Revised printed script with notes and annotations on possible revisions.

Dates: July 1997
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Dragon Ladies and SmutFest Business Records

Revue Circus Presented by Lord John Sanger Programme, 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.559
Scope and Contents

Black illustration of showgirl bursting out of a paper ring held by a clown on stilts on a blue background on the front cover, inside programme. Printed by Brading and Company, The Printers, Station Road, Horley, Surrey,2p.p.

Dates: 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Sanger Circus Programmes

Rhaydini Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.220
Scope and Contents

Red and blue type on white background.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Richardson's Show Handbill, 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.164
Scope and Contents

The Gipsy's Vengeance at Royal Agricultural Hall. A list of acts from which a variety will perform at each show.

Dates: 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Royal Agricultural Hall Islington Handbills

Richley Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0121
Scope and Contents

Circus and sideshow posters including small amount of material on Koringa and copy of Bertram Mill’s Circus limited edition book written by the donor.

Dates: c1950 - 2014
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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

Ride 'em Cowboy Film, c1942 - 1950

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 7: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.55
Scope and Contents

Circusama and Yesterdays Circus Today. 16mm. Black and white with sound. Includes Euegene Castle. Copied to DVD 3 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1942 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Souvenir Programme, 1978

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178K9.4a
Scope and Contents

108th Edition Souvenir Programme. Illustrated with colour photographs and images, 96pp.

Dates: 1978
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Programmes

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Souvenir Programme, 1981

 Item — Box Marshall and Scott Box 10: Series 178C45; Series 178H22; Series 178K9; Series 178Q2; Series 178Z47
Reference code: 178K9.4b
Scope and Contents

110th Edition Souvenir Programme. Illustrated with colour photographs and images. 84pp.

Dates: 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Programmes

Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Show Poster, 1910 original, c1990 - 1999 reproduction

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.77
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of army of fifty clowns.

Dates: 1910 original; c1990 - 1999 reproduction
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Riverside Studios Programme, March - April 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 11: Series 178K29
Reference code: 178K29.13
Scope and Contents

Programme containing colour photographs of acts and information, also contains a listing of film showings, 12pp.

Dates: March - April 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Programmes

Robert Borther Circus Poster, c1940 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.385
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of large clown's upper body wearing a bowler's hat and a checked green jacket with right arm around a circus ring containing performing lions, horses and elephants and trapeze act on the background on glossy paper, on a mainly blue background. Left blank for printing location and date. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: c1940 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Robert Borther Circus Poster, c1940 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.386
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of roaring lion's head and tiger, mainly on a red background on glossy paper. Left blank for printing location and date. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: c1940 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Robert Borther Circus Poster, c1940 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.387
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of performing elephants in a circus ring, one is walking on a large red pipe, mainly on a green background on glossy paper. Left blank for printing location and date. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: c1940 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Robert Borthers Circus Poster, c1940 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.355
Scope and Contents Birkenhead, Birkenhead Park, Tuesday 10 to Sunday 15 June. Herd of baby elephant, 6 Hungarya, The Schlingloffs, The Two Drotos, Milli and Antonia Christo, 8 Appaloosa ponies, Jon and Tonia Roberts, Robert, Ringo and Moira, Beverly Sophie aerial act, Madam Kitty's poodle dog revue, Duke Dupree and Company clowns, the riding machine, The Four Arabian Knights, Maureen Frances, Bohorts and Co musical clown, Siberian camels, ringmaster L. Endresz and B. Bale, Teddie comedy act, Skippy boxing...
Dates: c1940 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Robert Bros. Circus and Menagerie Poster, Wednesday 24 - Thursday 25 August 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.374
Scope and Contents

Eastleigh, Friths Fields. Colour illustration of two chimpanzees on a bycicle in the centre and four smaller ones wearing stripey tops and short on the bottom section. Printed in England by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: Wednesday 24 - Thursday 25 August 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

Robert Bros. Circus and Menagerie Poster, Monday 9 - Saturday 14 October 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.404
Scope and Contents Huddersfield, Canker Lane, Leeds Road. Herd of baby Indiand elephants presented by B. Roberts junior, exotic group, camel, bull, llama, donkey, rodeo round-up, liberty horses, Tex and Anita rope spinning act, Sidney boxing kangaroo, chimpanzees, Michael Austin, Miss Maureen Francis foot juggling act, Carolyn-Jane trapeze act, Bobby comedy act, Johnotto and Partner, Miss Kitty's poodle revue, ringmaster A. Delbosq, The Great Cottrell, Junco, Jerry and Mario clowns, Ivan Karl the world's...
Dates: Monday 9 - Saturday 14 October 1966
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Robert Brothers Circus, Tom Arnold's Circus and Bob Wilson's Fun Fair Posters

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