Sideshows
Found in 347 Collections and/or Records:
The Monte Williams Showmen Research Material, 1898 - 1953
Parish and civil records, newspaper articles and advertisements relating to the Monte Williams Showmen and the Randall Williams Cinematograph Show, with additional information by the researcher, 27 p.p.
The Sensational Denvers Photograph, c1930 - 1948
Black and white photograph of the Denvers’ act, titled ‘The Sensational Denvers’ and with the Music Corporation of America logo stuck across the base of the picture; shows signs of retouching with ball-point pen, and of an oval shape having been stuck over the figure of Ella, Hal's partner at the time, 1p.
The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain Collection
The main extent of the collection contains yearbooks, meetings and minutes, correspondence and a record of day to day activities within The Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.
The Viking Giant direct from Iceland Poster, c1930 - 1949
Johann K. Peterson in person, 8’ 8’’ tall, weight 425 pounds, world’s tallest man. Printed on card. Black and white photograph in the centre showing a tall man in Viking outfit stood next to a small man. Photograph on a yellow background with red footer and red, black and white type.
The Wild Man of the Prairies or 'What is it'? Handbill, 1846
Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Is it Human? Is it an animal? Is it an extraordinary freak of nature? Missing link between man and Ourang-Outang. Flyer details savage living habits, primarily eating fruit and nuts but occasionally must be given a meal of RAW MEAT. ‘Not entirely domesticated tho not averse to exhibition.’ Printed by Francis, 25 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, 4pp.
This Way to See Monkey Girl in Person Poster, c1930 - 1949
Red arrow and black type on white background, printed on card.
Tickets for the Collection of Photographs, c1960 - 1969
Tickets for collection of photographs from Joe’s Bar novelty portrait studio Black type on single colour card in three colours; light green, blue and purple.
Trade and Advertising Material, c1960 - 1969
Various items realted to Alfred Grey's business incluing photograph wallets, collection tickets and branded pencils.
Trade and Advertising Material, c1902 - 1939
Various trades catalogues related to Orton and Spooner and promotional images related to the film industry.
Trade and Advertising Material, c1948 - 1966
Advertising material directly and indirectly related to the performance work of Ralph Norman (aka Hal Denver), and his wife, Olga Norman, who had a knife throwing act together, often known as The Sensational Denvers.
Trade Catalogues, c1930 - 1939
Trade catalogues containing 64 black and white photographs of products and designs for sale and 1 lose photograph of a wall type regulator with prices on reverse.
Travelling Entertainment Research Material, 1830 - 1932
Census records from 1861-1891, newspaper clippings, showmen at fairs from 1900-1915, and other records relating to showpeople and travelling entertainment, 18.html files.
Two Postcards of the Sensational Denvers, c1940 - 1960
Two black and white postcards of the Sensational Denvers.
Unused Notepaper Headed 'Madam C Paulo's All British Circus', c1983
One sheet of unused notepaper, headed ‘Madam C Paulo’s All British Circus’ with Birmingham address; 1p.
Unused Notepaper Headed 'The Knife Throwing Denvers', c1951 - 1956
One sheet of unused notepaper headed ‘The Knife Throwing Denvers’, with Maddison Avenue, New York address; 1p.
Unused Notepaper Headed 'The Knife Throwing Denvers' and 'Pequenos Mexican Chihuahuas', c1955 - 1965
Four sheets of unused notepaper headed ‘The Knife Throwing Denvers Aiming to Thrill’ and ‘Pequenos Mexican Chihuhuas’ with the signature of Hal Denver near the foot of the page on one sheet; 4pp.
Various Fairground Photographs, c1880 - 1939
Black and white photographs and postcards of fairground scenes, people and Biddall's ghost show after being sold to Codona and converted to a bioscope.
Various Items, c1920 - 1979
Various items of ephemera belonging to Billy Wood and his descendants, including Billy Wood's letter headed paper.
Various Items, c1960 - 1979
Various items including bank money wallets and a sign for Joe's Bar.
Various Items of Ephemera Belonging to Billy Wood, c1920 - 1979
Various items including paperwork related to The Dingles Fairground Heritage Trust's Bioscope Appeal and the donation of Billy Wood's boxing show to the Trust, Billy Wood letter headed paper and a programme for Mannequin Parades at Clacton-on-Sea.