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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 782 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs and Postcards, 1902 - 1951

 Series
Reference code: 178C104
Scope and Contents

Photographic albums and photograhs showing the Decar family, circus performers and acts, including animals and images of different locations around the world.

Dates: 1902 - 1951

Photographs and Postcards, c1898 - 1926

 Series
Reference code: 178C118
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and postcards depicting the Monte-Williams family.

Dates: c1898 - 1926

Photographs and Postcards, c1899 - 1969

 Series
Reference code: 178C57
Scope and Contents

Photographs, postcards and negatives of fairgrounds taken by Rowland Scott and other fairground enthusiasts.

Dates: c1899 - 1969

Photographs and Postcards, 1908 - 1975

 Series
Reference code: 178C110
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and postcards of the Ohmy, the Smart and the Sanger circuses and family members, including John Sanger in sailor’s uniform. Also a variety of circus performers including Mme. Morelli from the Bostock menagerie. Many of the postcards have been used for correspondence.

Dates: 1908 - 1975

Photographs and Postcards Related to Pre-Cinema Shows and Early Cinema, Showpeople and Performers, c1900 - 1929

 File
Reference code: 178C129.1-33
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs and postcards of performers including dwarves, blackface performer, a white face pierrot and Du'calion, the interior of a theatre, a photograph of the Parade at Newport, Isle of Wight, photographs of Poole's myriorama, employess and brass band and a small family photo album.

Dates: c1900 - 1929

Photographs of Circus Performers and Showmen, 1903

 File
Reference code: 178C108.1-5
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of circus performers and personalities including a portrait of Buffalo Bill dedicated to Lord George Sanger and Sanger's Britannia tableau waggon.

Dates: 1903

Photographs of Southampton and Gosport Fairs, 1999

 File — Box Michelle Leonard Box 6: Series 178C140
Reference code: 178C140.89-110
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of fairground rides taken by Michelle Leonard.

Dates: 1999

Photographs of the O'Connor Family, 1950 - 1970

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C54
Scope and Contents

Black and white copies of photographs and negatives relating to the O’Connor family taken at Morecambe Winter Gardens.

Dates: 1950 - 1970

Photographs, Postcards and Negatives of Billy Wood's Travelling Boxing Booth, c1900 - 1969

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C128.1-150
Scope and Contents Black and white photographs and negatives related to Billy Wood and his travelling boxing booth including the front of his boxing and wrestling booth, the boxing ring, photographs of boxers and wrestlers and photographs of family members, the photographs show Billy Wood, Johnny Stewart, Tommy Wood, Jackie Rankin, Henry Strand, Annie Strand, Alf Wilden, Mick Miller, Larry Hunt Lincoln, Stephen Cobra, Alex Buxton, David Wood, Molly Wood, Annie Wood, Iris Taylor, Dodo Williams, Johnny Williams,...
Dates: c1900 - 1969

Photoraphs of Southampton Common Fair, 1999

 File — Box Michelle Leonard Box 6: Series 178C140
Reference code: 178C140.111-143
Scope and Contents

Colour photographs showing rides and showmen taken by Michelle Leonard for the World's Fair newspaper.

Dates: 1999

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.1
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and showsfor the northern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1990

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.2
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows for the southern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1995

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1992

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.3
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows for the northern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1992

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1992

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.4
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows for the southern section of the faigrounds.

Dates: 1992

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1991

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.5
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows on the northern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1991

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1991

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.6
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows on the southern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1991

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.7
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows on the southern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1990

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1995

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.8
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows on the northern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1995

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.9
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows on the southern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1994

Plan of Newcastle Town Moor Fair, 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178M9.10
Scope and Contents

Layout plan of the Newcastle Town Moore Fair produced by the Northern Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain, showing the allocation of rides, stalls and shows on the northern section of the fairgrounds.

Dates: 1994