Showman
Found in 782 Collections and/or Records:
700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Black and White), 1 October 1994
Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with black and white photographs, 12pp.
700th Goose Fair Souvenir (Colour), 1 October 1994
Two copies of a special publication by Nottingham Evening Post titled, '700th Goose Fair Souvenir'. Includes a welcome from the Lord Mayor, articles on the history of the fair, the stories of showmen involved in the fair and a colour map of the fairground in 1994. Illustrated with colour photographs, 12pp.
A Central Circus Site Monograph, c1930 - 1999
Ohmy by Cyril Critchlow. A Central Circus Site, Chapter 11. Unpublished monograph with research notes. Typescript & Manuscript, 4p.p.
A Directory of Circus Proprietors Research Material, 1800 - 1947
Directory of circus proprietors by Hal Thomas (David Harold Thomas) with dates and notes. Manuscript.
A Showmen's Life, c2023
ABC Award Poster, During the year 1952
ABC Award of Merit presented to Robert J Parsons Manager of the Ritz Warrington as the Most Outstanding Showman on the Liverpool District during the Year 1952 with illustrated border.
Account Books, 1948 - 1977
Account ledgers containing information about memberships, subscriptions and funds. Manuscript.
Adam's New Diorama of Scotland Programme, 18 April 1885
Victoria Hall, Glasgow, 50 paintings illustrating cities, towns, mountains, rivers,lochs and the coast of Scotland, Scottish songs, solos, duets and humourous selections. Maroon type on brown background and maroon illustrations of views and architecture on the front cover inside programme, marron illustration of female figure and a deer on landscape, also press reviews inside and on the back cover, 2p.p.
Advertising Material, 2022 - 2023
Printed leaflets and flyers, and merchandise, produced by The Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity.
Agricultural Hall Poster, c1838 - 1842
Al Johnson and Don Saunders Recording, c1907 - 2001
1/4 Audio Reel. Digitised as part of the 'Unlocking Our Sounds Heritage' project by the British Library.
Alf Lamb Collection
Four books of newspaper cuttings mainly from the World's Fair newspaper relating to fairs, traction engines and showland personalities. The scrapbooks include the series 'Traction Engine Snaps' written by 'Cyclist'.
Alice Holliday and Emerly and Sophie Party Film, c1959 - 1972
Amateur film shot by George Bolesworth of family holiday and event. 8mm format. Silent. Colour.
Amy Goodwin Collection
Film about Amy and her work made by NFCA staff and examples of sign painting done for the Orton and Spooner exhibition in 2022.
An Account of, and Some Personal Memories of, Cinema Activity in the North East of Scotland Monograph, c2018
Monograph about early cinema in Scotland by Ronald Grant. Typescript and some hand written notes, 7p.p
Anderton and Rowland Collection
This collection contains copies of original photographs and photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to the Anderton and Rowland families and their business on the fairground.
Anderton and Rowland’s Big Fair presents Dodgems, Disco Ark and Deluxe Waltzer Poster, 17 - 19 June c1980s
Bodmin Fairmeadow. Black type over yellow background. Printed by John Olson and Son, The Redborne Printing Works, Redruth.
Anderton and Rowland’s Plymouth Central Park Easter Fair Handbill, Thursday 25 March - Saturday 17 April c1990s
Blue, yellow and white type on red background with photographic image of fairground rides on top section, printed on both sides with list of rides on reverse. Printed by Baileys printers.
Angram Bank, High Green Fun Fair Poster, 8 - 12 July c1975
Farrar. Red and blue type on white background.
Angram Bank, High Green Jubilee Feast Poster, 7 - 12 July 1977
Farrar. Red and blue type on white background.