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Travel

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: NFCA use for views of countries and sites created by showpeople when travelling around, not for the sector as travelling entertainment (this term is now redundant)

Found in 221 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

Negatives Envelope, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.12
Scope and Contents

Negative enveloped from Budapest.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection / Various Items

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

Not the Dolly Sisters, 7 July 1928

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.5
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of sisters Louise (Lulu) and Victoria Craston taken outside the Palace Theatre door in Paris July 1928. The photograph was probably taken by their brother Joe Craston. 'Not the Dolly Sisters' written on the front. Louise, Victoria and Joe performed together as The Crastonians.

Dates: 7 July 1928
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

On the Farm, c1925

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.4
Scope and Contents

Photographic print of a group of left to right Joe Craston Junior, Louise Craston, Mrs Nelson, Farmer Bo.. with Pa Nelson on the ground in comedy pose. Hand written message on the front 'On the Farm'. 'Champigny Paris 19.7.1925, From left to right, Joe, Me laughing cause PA Nelson slipped down, Mrs Nelson, Farmer Bo, Mr Nelson in comedy pose,Taken by Vic' written on reverse.

Dates: c1925
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Outdoor Pool Scene, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.204
Scope and Contents

Child and adults at an outdoor swimming pool, possibly Berlin.

Dates: c1930 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Outdoor Swimming Pool, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.194
Scope and Contents

Outdoor swimming pool with seated men in foreground. The man to the left is Joe Craston Junior. Image possibly taken in Germany.

Dates: c1920 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

People at Ronaldsway Airport, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.322
Scope and Contents

Two men and a woman photographed inside a building. 'Ronaldsway Studios, Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man' stamped on the reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

People Washing Clothes in a River, c1900 - 1920

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.21
Scope and Contents

A group of people washing clothes on the bankside of a river. 'The washer woman at Bakhaus(?)'

Dates: c1900 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Photographic Album, c1921

 Item
Reference code: 178C104.1
Scope and Contents

Photographic album containing black and white photographs of different circus and performing animal acts, family photographs and panoramic views around Australia and New Zealand, 8p.p.

Dates: c1921
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Decar and Tomato Collection / Photographs and Postcards

Photographic Album, 1902 - 1951

 Item
Reference code: 178C104.2
Scope and Contents

Photographic album containing black and white photographs of the William Rosaire family and several generations of the Decar family as well as different acts and circus and variety performers and showmen, city views in France, Persia, Argentina, Switzerland, England and Ireland, 40p.p

Dates: 1902 - 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Decar and Tomato Collection / Photographs and Postcards

Photographs, 1930 - 1950

 Series
Reference code: 178C66
Scope and Contents

Black and white and colour photographs related mainly to Harder Jonsson and his career as an animal trainers. Also some images of family members. Contains a large amount of images of wild animals used in the circus and some zoos.

Dates: 1930 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Harder Jonsson Collection

Photographs and Negatives, 1929 - 1960

 Series
Reference code: 178C59
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs and negatives related to Billy Bellhouse career as a wall of death and dirt track rider.

Dates: 1929 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Decar and Tomato Collection

Picnic Group, c1920 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.85
Scope and Contents

Group of people having a picnic in the countryside. Man standing furthest right is believed to be Joe Craston Junior. woman third from left is Martha Craston.

Dates: c1920 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Picnic Group, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.224
Scope and Contents

Group picnic at a lake, Louise Craston (Lulu Adams) seated on a chair in the centre.

Dates: c1920 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Picture Card Book, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.13
Scope and Contents

Picture card book from Poland.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection / Various Items

Polish Ticket, c1920 - 1939

 Item
Reference code: 178Z15.38
Scope and Contents

Polish ticket.

Dates: c1920 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Billy Bellhouse Collection / Various Items

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