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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Smart Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178K43.173-229
Scope and Contents

Smart Circus programmes, including Billy Smart Circus, David Smart Circus and Smart Circus Royal Performance Galas.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Smart Circus Research Material, c1950 - 1959

 File
Reference code: 178B30.3
Scope and Contents

Two colour photocopies of Smart circus posters, one for Newport dated 1952

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Smart Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0079
Scope and Contents

This collection contains posters, programmes, letters, film, business records and a large number of family and circus photographs. This unique family collection charts the history of the Smart family from their beginnings as fairground showmen to presenting one of the greatest British circuses.

Dates: c1880 - 2014
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Smut Fest Advertisments, c1994

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.2
Scope and Contents

Flyers advertising Smut Fest including copies in yellow and pink.

Dates: c1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Trade and Advertising Material Related to Marisa Carnesky

Smut Fest Poster, 1994

 Item — Frame Frame 4: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.4
Scope and Contents

Pink Smut Fest poster.

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Posters

Smut Fest Poster, 1994

 Item — Frame Frame 5: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.5
Scope and Contents

Orange Smut Fest poster.

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Posters

Smut Fest Poster, 1994

 Item — Frame Frame 6: Series 178R28
Reference code: 178R28.6
Scope and Contents

Yellow Smut Fest poster

Dates: 1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Posters

SmutFest Correspondence Emails, 19 August 1994 - 17 June 1996

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.164
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding Marisa Carnesky's performance and participation at SmutFest.

Dates: 19 August 1994 - 17 June 1996
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Dragon Ladies and SmutFest Business Records

SmutFest Press and Promotional Materials, 26 August 1994 - 6 September 1995

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.176
Scope and Contents

Press and other promotional material, includes press releases, ticket stubs and hangings.

Dates: 26 August 1994 - 6 September 1995
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Dragon Ladies and SmutFest Business Records

SmutFest Technical Details, c1994

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

Technical specifications per performer involved in the SmutFest show.

Dates: c1994
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Dragon Ladies and SmutFest Business Records

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Poster, Commencing 23 December 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.676
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. 7 real dwarfs, George Bolton, Des King, Eileen Martin, Bryan Nelson, The Twain Brothers, Joan Hall, Dennis Lake, Little Malcolm, Arthur Dean. Red and blue type on white background and illustration on cardboard.

Dates: Commencing 23 December 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Poster, Commencing 23 December 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.677
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. 7 real dwarfs, George Bolton, Des King, Eileen Martin, Bryan Nelson, The Twain Brothers, Joan Hall, Dennis Lake, Little Malcolm, Arthur Dean. Red and blue type on white background and illustration on paper.

Dates: Commencing 23 December 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Poster, Week commencing 23 December 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.22
Scope and Contents

City Varieties, Leeds. Staring 7 real Dwarfs, George Bolton, Eileen Martin, Des King, Bryan Nelson, The Twain Brothers, The Villages and Courtiers, Joan Hall, Dennis Lake, Little Malcolm, Arthur Dean. Contains red and blue illustration related to the theme of the pantomime.

Dates: Week commencing 23 December 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Some Bird! Film, c1945 - 1951

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 2: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.13
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterday Circus Today. 9.5mm, Pathescope. 300 feet, 12 minutes long. Includes Glenn Tyron.

Dates: c1945 - 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Sooty's Christmas Show Poster, Week commencing 27 December c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.323
Scope and Contents

Royal Hall, Harrogate. Sooty, Harry Corbett, Myster E, Bonzo, Marjorie’s Newbury’s Television Dance Girls. Red and green.

Dates: Week commencing 27 December c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Pantomime Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Sorcar Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.128
Scope and Contents

Sorcar Junior presents Indrajal: The Greatest Magical Musical Extravaganza. Contains black and white photographs and biography, 20p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Sorcar Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.129
Scope and Contents

Sorcar Junior presents Indrajal: The Greatest Magical Musical Extravaganza. Contains black and white photographs and biography, 16p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Sorcar Souvenir Programme, c1950 -1959

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.130
Scope and Contents

Contains coloured photographs of acts and illusions, 28p.p.

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

Sorcar World’s Greatest Magician Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.8
Scope and Contents

Colour lithograph containing photograph of the act and illustrations. Printed in India.

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

South Pier Theatre Blackpool Poster, 4 September c1973

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.178
Scope and Contents

All Stars Together with Billy Fontaine, Nick Martin and others. Red and black.

Dates: 4 September c1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Variety and Music Hall Poster Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

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