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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4167 Collections and/or Records:

Benbows Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.711
Scope and Contents

Exeter, Whipton, Devon County Showground, 27 August to 1 September. Black and white illustration of a clown's head, background white, type red and black

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Benbow's Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.712
Scope and Contents

Vikrana the human volcano, Toledo balancing act, Madam Zephenous and Partner telepathy act, So and So and Co clowns, Danny the goat, liberty ponies and donkeys, Fajima yoga act dances on broken glass. Background red and green, type red and green. Left blank for adding location and date. Printed by F J Mortimore, 2 Valley Road, Bude

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Benbow's Tip-Top Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.710
Scope and Contents Del Santos western act, Clowns, Jarvis, Donut and Krackers, delightful see-saw ponies, Donuts Family pets featuring Hamish the Irish mountain goat, Penny the performing penguin and Judi the dog presented by Miss Betty Verlaine, Thte mystic from the Eest, Skorpio dances on broken glass, Shetland ponies at liberty, Grey-Wolf and Tacomis Apache Indian fire display, Diamond the clever pony, Benbow's comedy bears, Orlando flying rings, Astley the pedestal pony, Zavetta balance act, Jarvis the...
Dates: c1900 - 1999

Bendigoe's Super Circus Poster, Friday 8 September 1944

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.713
Scope and Contents Saville Street Gas Works, near Gas Works. The Flying Cadonas flying trapeze, The Imps comedy acrobats, Pete musical clown with accordion, Duchess performing pony, Young Rosco, Princess performing pony, Pete, Pat and Busta clowns, The Bandons comedy gymnasts and dental spinners, The Spring-Heel Jacks, Minnie performing dog, Jambo performing comedy horse, the fearless Bendigoes bare-back riding act. Blue and white illustrations of acrobats, horses and a screaming clown, background white, type...
Dates: Friday 8 September 1944

Bendigoe's Super Circus Poster, Friday 8 September 1944

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.717
Scope and Contents Saville Street Gas Works, near Gas Works. The Flying Cadonas flying trapeze, The Imps comedy acrobats, Pete musical clown with accordion, Duchess performing pony, Young Rosco, Princess performing pony, Pete, Pat and Busta clowns, The Bandons comedy gymnasts and dental spinners, The Spring-Heel Jacks, Minnie performing dog, Jambo performing comedy horse, The Fearless Bendigoes bare-back riding act. Blue and white illustrations of acrobats, horses and a screaming clown, background white, type...
Dates: Friday 8 September 1944

Benneweis Circus Programmes, 1950 - 1978

 File
Reference code: 178K43.636
Scope and Contents

Benneweis Circus programmes containing colour illustrations on the front covers, inside black and white and colour photographs of perfomers and acts with text, introduction, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1950 - 1978

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.4
Scope and Contents

Elephants and horses, Les Francescos-clowns, Guzman and Monique motorbike trapeze act, Dobritch balance act, Nelly Jane ringmaster, Luc and Bella chimpanzees, Balkan Troupe trampoline act, Bob Rosetti whips and guns, Bob Bramson juggler, Kroplin’s Dyrerevue, Pete, Robin and Antonio clowns, Caroli Troupe equestrian act. Clown illustration, 28p.p.

Dates: 1975

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1977

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Reference code: 178K41.12
Scope and Contents

90th year celebrations, Diana Benneweis equestrian act, Hr. Braum Clown, Pompoff Thedy Family comedy act, Lora Eston and her birds, Karl Kossmayer and his mules, Benneweis elephants, Moreno clowns, Les Castors jugglers, Sally Brothers handstand act, Eric and Francine’s Dogs trained dogs, Toly M. juggler, 2 Perris balance act, Michael balancer. Contains photos, 28p.p.

Dates: 1977

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1977

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.13
Scope and Contents

90th year celebrations, Nelly Jane and Sonny Benneweis ringmaster, Dirch and Kaas clowns, Lilly Yokoi trick cyclist, Wendy Duer and her birds, Lee Pee Ville magician, Jule and bubi clowns, Family Munoz high-wire, Salvador ball balancing, Matild contortionist, Cata Polen Polish equilibrists, Cata Polen tumblers, Les Chabres dog act. Contains photos, 28p.p.

Dates: 1977

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1979

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Reference code: 178K41.27
Scope and Contents

Nelly Jane ringmaster, Sonny Benneweis Equestrian act, Franz Althoff small horses, Flying Oslers Trapeze, Chabre and her poodles, Truppe Koziak balancing act, Camel’s March , Chicky and Co. clowns, Little John balancing act, Truppe Lukas Timblers, Gobo clown. Contains photos.

Dates: 1979

Benneweis Cirkus by Gningen Programme, 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.28
Scope and Contents

Claus Jespersen ringmaster, Diana Benneweis equestrian act, Kim and Miller Benneweis elephants, Victo Ponce and Silvia jugglers, Di Lello Clown, Clarrisons sea lions, Flying Oscas trapeze, Trio Spyts, Krenzola birds, Trup Salve tumblers. Contains photos, 28p.p.

Dates: 1979

Benneweis Nordens Største Cirkus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1181
Scope and Contents

Tivoli, September 17 to October 11. Colour illustration of large clown's head with a surprised face, wearing a small red hat with feathers and holding a large red and white candy cane on a yellow background, also white and red, blue and black type

Dates: c1950-1999

Berlin Winter Garten Programme, 1937

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.33
Scope and Contents Michaela Busch, equestrian act, Oscar Albrecht, comedy act, Valnohas, Marvelli, magic act, Manley u. Austin, acrobatic act, London Ballett, Gina Ginotti, acrobatic act, Gloria Grant, Swing-Sextett, dancing act, 5 Slatanachs, bicycle acrobatics act, South China, acrobatic act, 3 Marvels, acrobatic act. Colour illustration of two women dancing and a woman riding a white horse on a green background on the front cover, inside programme, black and white photographs of acts and performers with...
Dates: 1937

Bernth Lindfors Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0178
Scope and Contents

Slides of black popular entertainment performers, part of Professor Lindfors research for Early Black Enteratinments Abroad: From the Hottentot Venus to Africa's First Olympians book.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Bert Round Handbill, c1930 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178T5.13
Scope and Contents

Wall of death handbill containing a photograph of Bert Round.

Dates: c1930 - 1939

Bertram Mills Circus and Christmas Fair Programme, 16 December 1921 - 21 January 1922

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.489
Scope and Contents

Olympia. Colour illustration of clown in blue outfit with green duck on it, holding a whip on a yellow background and holding a white circle behind his head on the front cover, inside introduction, floor plan of circus and fair, black and white illustrations and photographs of scenes, performers and acts with text, short articles on rides and games and commercial advertising, 11p.p.

Dates: 16 December 1921 - 21 January 1922

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair Gouache, 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.31
Scope and Contents Gouache on card, poster design. Olympia Grand Hall, 19 December to 1 February. The 5 Meteors flying trapeze, Adolf Fischer's elephants, Jenny Piccolo and Baby, The Fredonas risley act, The Lorandos comedy wire-walkers, The Phantom Horses, Margot Edwards horseback juggling, The Katyanas and Rondellis with Anita aerial pot pourri, Wacker's jockey dogs, The Schaller Brothers trampoline, La Tosca, Johnny's Teddy bears, The Hollywood Sky ballet, The Percelly's balacing act, The Baker's comedy pas...
Dates: 1950

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair Gouache, c1920 - 1967

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Reference code: 178V11.32
Scope and Contents

Gouache on card, poster design. Circus at Olympia, 18th December to 1st February. Colour illustration of two clowns, one in green holding the truck of an elephant, the other in red answering a telephone, background blue and pink, type multicoloured.

Dates: c1920 - 1967

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair Gouache, c1920 - 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.33
Scope and Contents

Gouache on card, poster design signed by 'L C', probably Leon Chossley. Circus at Olympia Grand Hall, 17th December to 1st February. Colour illustration of many circus acts including elephants, two chimpanzees, on on stilts, one on a top horse, horses, six performing poodles led by a woman in a pink dress, acrobats and a clown, background image of circus ring with night sky above, type yellow and white.

Dates: c1920 - 1967

Bertram Mills Circus and Fun Fair Gouache, 1962 - 1963

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Reference code: 178V11.45
Scope and Contents Gouache on card mounted on a wooden board, paper cover on top, poster design. Olympia Grand Hall, 18 December to 2 February. Colour illustration of many circus acts including horses, elephants with a female trainer, a man carrying a cheetah on his shoulders, a tiger, lion, panther and polar bear, three chimpanzees riding a bicycle, three sea lions playing with a ball, a woman balancing on one leg on a bicycle, acrobats and a clown, background image of circus ring with night sky above, type...
Dates: 1962 - 1963