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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 782 Collections and/or Records:

Mr Josep Poole's Myriorama Poster, 7 July 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.29
Scope and Contents Black type on blue background. Large Assambly Rooms, Eyre Arms, St. John's Woods, meeting of H.M. Stanley and Emin Pacha, Mr Joseph Poole's Myriorama, Pictoresque Trips Abroad to all Parts of the Globe, The Emin Pacha Relief Expedition, Events in Egypt and the Soudan, Scenic Surprises and Eclipse Variety Amalgamation, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Herr Blitz, Miss May Finch, Paul de Lara, Mr Felix Somers, Mr Frank Freeland. Printed by Stafford & Co., Printers, Netherfield near...
Dates: 7 July 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's Grand New Myriorama Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.6
Scope and Contents Colonial Hall, New Street, Cardiff. Picturesque trips abroad to all parts of the globe, Grand fashionable night, The Mayor David Jones, Esq., Ex-Mayor, Alderman T. Windsor Jacobs, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Mons. Martini's bicycle troupe, The Musical Marvels, Lizzie Dent and Jack Seebold, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Mr R.H.A. Williams, musical act, Mr Frank Freeland, Poole's orchestra and military band conducted by Mr C.W. Horton. Red type on...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's New Myriorama Pictoresque Trips Abroad to all Parts of the Globe Poster, Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.1
Scope and Contents New Corn Exchange, Rochester. The Nile Expedition, Stanley in Africa, The falls of Niagara, The Goodwin Sands, London by day and night, The Queen's visit to Westminster Abbey, Ireland, Lakes of Killarney, Scenes of Liverpool, Poole's Acme Combination Company of talented artistes, The Great Alvantee, high wire act, Mr Harry Stewart, fast outfit change and musical act, Professor Le Ray, ventriloquist act, Miss Jessie Arnelly, musical act, La Petite Mdlle. De Lisle, musical act, Mr R.H.A....
Dates: Friday 4 to Saturday 12 April c1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Mr Joseph Poole's Trips Abroad Poster, c1880 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.3
Scope and Contents New Assambly Hall, Fawcett Street, Sunderland. The Nile Expedition,Battle of Abu Klea, Battle of Gubat, Bird's eye view of Khartoum, The Soudan war, The war in Egypt, The Burmese war, Bulgaria, Miss Keturah Evans, musical act, Mr Harry Stewart, Mr Bob Desmond, comedy act, Mr C.W. Wilmott, comedy act. Black type on white background and blue and white illustrations of male portraits around the right and left edges, cote of arms on top centre and view of Suakim on bottom edge. Printed by Fry...
Dates: c1880 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Name Badge, 2023

 Item — Box Showmen's Mental Health Charity Box 1: Series 178C142; Series 178H42; Series 178I32; Series 178O3; Series 178Z74
Reference code: 178Z74.2
Scope and Contents

Name badge, thought to have been worn at a conference or and event by Sheldon Chadwick, whilst representing The Showman Mental Health Awareness Charity. The badge includes the following text: 'Mr. Sheldon Chadwick (The Showmen's Mental Health)'. Black text on yellow card contained in plastic cover with safety pin attached, 1pp.

Dates: 2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Showmen's Mental Health Awareness Charity Collection / Various Material

National Fairground and Circus Archive Collection

 Collection
Reference code: NFA0092
Scope and Contents

Contains thousands of posters, programmes, photographs, handbills, original documents, specialist journals, newspapers and a library containing publications on all the areas of collecting

Dates: c1700 - 2020
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Neil Calladine Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0012
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 6 black and white photographs of fairgrounds and 8 audio cassette recordings of interviews with showpeople from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

Dates: c1920 - 1979; 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

New Bar Room Film, 17 January 1895

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.13
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Edison [EMP 110]. Prod., f./ph: W. K. L. Dickson, William Heise. Film showing comedy a bar brawl.

Dates: 17 January 1895
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / George Williams Collection / Film

New Corn Exchange Poster, Monday 31 March 1890

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.22
Scope and Contents Rochester. Mr Joseph Poole's Myriorama, Picturesque Trips Abroad to All Parts of the Globe, The Nile Expedition, Staley in Africa, The Falls of Niagara, The Goodwin Sands, London by Day and Night, The Queen's Visit to Westminster Abbey, Ireland, Lakes of Killarney, Scenes of Liverpool, Poole's Acme Combination Company, Alvantee, Mr Harry Stewart, Professor le Ray, Miss Jessie Arnelli, Le Petite Madlle. De Lisle, Mr R.H.A. Williams, Mr Bob Desmond, Mr C.W. Wilmott. Blue type on white...
Dates: Monday 31 March 1890
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Newsletters, January 2021 - October 2023

 Series
Reference code: 178U11
Scope and Contents

These records comprise the Showmen's Guild digital newsletters and contain copies of attached digital documents including information related to local authority and government legislation and decissions during the Covid-19 pandemic and after, correspondence, restrictions, guidelines to the sector, cost of fuel and other issues.

Dates: January 2021 - October 2023
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection

Newspaper and Magazine Cuttings on Circus, 1897 - 2005

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G21.95
Scope and Contents Newspaper cuttings and journals containing circus related articles on a range to topics including; animal rights, the death of Gordon Howes lion tamer, the Great Wallenda, George Sanger and Poppy Ginnett's wedding, other articles on Lord George Sanger and the Sanger Circus, The Smart Circus, Carlos Rosaire and Tina Paolo's wedding, King Ohmy's death, the death of Carmer Rosaire, the Paolo family, Circus Krone, Orfei Circus, Koringa, Circus Sarrasani, World War 2, Barbette, Omi, the Fossett...
Dates: 1897 - 2005
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks

Newspaper Article on Lord George Sanger and His Circus, c1832 - 1956

 Item
Reference code: 178G25.4
Scope and Contents

The greatest show on earth: Lord George Sanger and his Circus, Croft-Cooke, R. Cutting of chapter from Chambers Journal, 3p.p.

Dates: c1832 - 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Article on Tommy Fossett, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178G25.3
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of article about Tommy Fossett, 2p.p.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Cut-Out of David Hamilton, 1976

 Item
Reference code: 178G32.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cut-out featuring picture of David Hamilton as Ringmaster for Chipperfield’s Circus Christmas show on Thames TV, with Kathy Mackinnon.

Dates: 1976
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cutting About Messrs. Poole's Diorama, 30 November 1885

 Item
Reference code: 178G56.2
Scope and Contents

Diorama and Variety Entertainment at the Town Hall. Holbein's Visitors' List and Court Directory. Article about Messrs. Poole's diorama and variety show,

Dates: 30 November 1885
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbook

Newspaper Cutting About the Ohmy Family and Circus, c1880 - 1999

 File
Reference code: 178G25.7
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cutting and photocopies regarding Ohmy’s circus and family.

Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Newspaper Cuttings and Scrapbooks

Newspaper Cuttings, 1976 - 1979

 Series
Reference code: 178G32
Scope and Contents

Various newspaper cuttings on circus and showmen, including Billy Smart's Circus and Gerry Cottle.

Dates: 1976 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1904 - 1973

 Series
Reference code: 178G42
Scope and Contents

Newspaper articles related to the Dobson family, some related to World War Two.

Dates: 1904 - 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Selina Dobson Collection

Newspaper Cuttings, 1904 - 1973

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178G42.1
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings referring to the Dobson family, including a cutting from the World's Fair 19 October 1940, naming showmen service men during World War Two.

Dates: 1904 - 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Selina Dobson Collection / Newspaper Cuttings

Newspaper Cuttings, 1988 - 1991

 File
Reference code: 178G2
Scope and Contents

Newspaper cuttings relating to showman Keith Nichols of Kessingland, Suffolk.

Dates: 1988 - 1991
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / O'Connor-Toulmin Family Collection

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