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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Cooke's Circus Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.20
Scope and Contents Bootham Bar, York, for the benefit of Paul Pietro, The Indian flying equestrian and Mr. Boulter clown, Spanish parade of eight beautiful barbs, Mr. Bridges will go through the wonderful feast performed by Juan Bellinck on the cord volante and pyramid of men, Still Vaulting, Mr. Gibson clarinet concert, Mr. Evans comedian, Madame Louise equestrian act, Mr. Evans wonderful Polanders, On the Key Bugle concerto, Paul Pietro war Indian, Monsier Cline tightrope act, Mr. Woolford equestrian act,...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Coronation Year Circus Poster, 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1095
Scope and Contents Belle Vue, Manchester. Mr Oscar, animal trainer, Mons. Sobsky's dogs, Herr Fischer the White Rider equestrian act, The Nanking Troupe acrobatic act, Erik Hubert and Co., comedy acrobatic equestrian act, 4 Urbanis 4 equilibrist act, Max Schumann, Pietro's unrideable mules, Veloz and Bonita, 4 Avantis 4 balancing act, Fritchie, Marion Company motorcycling thrills, 3 Van Normans comedy act, Manley and Austin, 3 Daniels clowns, Ernst Schumann, liberty horses. Black type with illustration of two...
Dates: 1936
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

Coronation Year Circus Poster, 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1096
Scope and Contents Belle Vue, Manchester. Mr Oscar, animal trainer, Mons. Sobsky's dogs, Herr Fischer the White Rider equestrian act, The Nanking Troupe acrobatic act, Erik Hubert and Co., comedy acrobatic equestrian act, 4 Urbanis 4 equilibrist act, Max Schumann, Pietro's unrideable mules, Veloz and Bonita, 4 Avantis 4 balancing act, Fritchie, Marion Company motorcycling thrills, 3 Van Normans comedy act, Manley and Austin, 3 Daniels clowns, Ernst Schumann, liberty horses. Black type with illustration of two...
Dates: 1936
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

Correspondence, c1930 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178F8
Scope and Contents

Business correspondence addressed to Billy Bellhouse related to his career as a wall of death rider.

Dates: c1930 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection

Correspondence, c1900 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178F20
Scope and Contents

Items of personal correspondence and correspondence related to the Sanger and Ohmy families.

Dates: c1900 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Correspondence, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178F31
Scope and Contents

Items of correspondence including personal and business letters and Christmas greetings.

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

Correspondence, c1939 - 1945

 Series
Reference code: 178F22
Scope and Contents

Employment related correspondence addressed to Handby Celeine from theatrical agencies and production companies.

Dates: c1939 - 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Handby Celeine Collection

Correspondence, 1907 - 1961

 Series
Reference code: 178F16
Scope and Contents

Letters and cards addressed to Lulu, the Crastons and Cashmores relating to business and personal matters.

Dates: 1907 - 1961
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection

Correspondence, 12 May 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.110
Scope and Contents

Emails between Neil Copper, Jeremy Goldstein and Simor Byford about touring the show.

Dates: 12 May 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Correspondence, c1935 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178F29
Scope and Contents

Correspondence sent to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), primarily from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

Dates: c1935 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection

Correspondence, 1932 - 1949

 Series
Reference code: 178F45
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from performers that she met whilst travelling with the circus, including Freddie Pickford and various members of the Rosaire family, notably Fred Rosaire (also known as The Count) and Florence Rosaire (known as The Countess).

Dates: 1932 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection

Correspondence from Freddie Pickford, 25 August 1932 - 4 February 1937

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 2: Series 178F45; Series 178G66; Series 178Z72
Reference code: 178F45.1
Scope and Contents

Manuscript letters sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from Freddie Pickford, relating to his route while performing as an animal trainer with 'Empire Circus', the financial problems experienced during his time working for a circus in Portsmouth, as well as news concerning his elephant, Lizzie. The letters are signed 'F. Pickford and Lizzie the Elephant'.

Dates: 25 August 1932 - 4 February 1937
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence from the Rosaire Family, 23 December 1938 - 22 November 1949

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 2: Series 178F45; Series 178G66; Series 178Z72
Reference code: 178F45.2
Scope and Contents Manuscript letters sent to Ruth Manning-Sanders from Fred Rosaire (known as 'The Count') and Florence Rosaire (known as 'The Countess') of Rosaire’s Circus, as well as other members of the Rosaire family, including: ‘Martin and Ida’, ‘Dennis and Emilia’, Zena Rosaire, ‘Helen’ (wife of Aubrey Rosaire) and ‘Lucy’ (wife of Ivor Rosaire). Interspersed with letters from Frank Geddes, Bernard C. Harris and Douglas G. H. Burrage, all of which worked for, or were connected with, Rosaire’s Circus....
Dates: 23 December 1938 - 22 November 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence from Thomas Cook, 10 May 1932

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.21
Scope and Contents

Letter from Thomas Cook detailing travel arrangements for Billy Bellhouse to Poland.

Dates: 10 May 1932
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection / Various Items

Correspondence from Walter Marshall to Renee Marshall, c1935 - 1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178F29.1
Scope and Contents Large collection of letters and telegrams addressed to Renee Marshall (nee Scott), mostly sent from her husband, Walter Marshall whilst he was serving with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The letters provide detailed descriptions of his life and experiences on the front line in the Middle East. Accompanied by some correspondence that predates their marriage and relates to travelling fairgrounds and their lives as showpeople, as well as the occasional letter from her...
Dates: c1935 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Correspondence

Correspondence Regarding the Ghost Train Show at Glastonbury, 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.111
Scope and Contents

Correpondence with Jacqui Leigh about touring Ghost Train at Glastonbury.

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

Correspondence Related to the Ohmy Circus Family, 1905 - 1929

 File
Reference code: 178F20.12
Scope and Contents

Postcard correspondence related to the Ohmy Circus family, including a postcard from Lillie Reeve to Mr Claude Smith while he was a prisoner of war in Germany.

Dates: 1905 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Costume, Hair and Makeup Expenses Financial Information, 26 June - 5 September 2005

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.98
Scope and Contents

Includes related invoices, budget outline, receipts and remittance advice

Dates: 26 June - 5 September 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marisa Carnesky Collection / Business Records / Ghost Train Show Business Records

Costumes, c1988 - 2004

 Series
Reference code: 178Z69
Scope and Contents

Four costumes designed and made by Rebecca Truman for Skinning the Cat shows called Scrimple, Drippy, Firebird Sequin and Stretch twins (2).

Dates: c1988 - 2004
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Skinning the Cat Collection

Cottle and Austen Christmas Circus Poster, c1970-2005

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.928
Scope and Contents

Richmond, Twickenham Road, Old Deer Park, 23 December to 5 January. Pityu, The Flying Jansens. Colour photographs of a clown with a dwarf sitting on his back, four acrobats and a hula-hooper, background blue, type multicoloured. Designed by Tony Shuker. Printed by PERFECTAPRINT

Dates: c1970-2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

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