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Variety

 Subject
Subject Source: Uk Archival Thesaurus (Ukat)

Found in 1257 Collections and/or Records:

Various Items, c1895 - 1920

 Series — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178Z31
Scope and Contents

Collection of Various Items mainly relating to Jasper Redfern's Motion Pictures, as well as other entertainments and events.

Dates: c1895 - 1920
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Fred Holmes Collection

Various Items of Ephemera, c1800 - 2016

 Series
Reference code: 178Z64
Scope and Contents

Various items related to George Walter Poole, Wilton's Music Hall, Henry James Mayer, Alexander Billington, James Upton Printers, Gompertz's panorama show, Poole's Myriorama and Diorama shows and Messrs Strange and Wilson Ghost show. Also includes a theatrical clock with two figures on the sides attracting customers.

Dates: c1800 - 2016
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

Various Items of Ephemera, c1800 - 1899

 File
Reference code: 178Z64.2
Scope and Contents

A business card for James Upton printers, Verona House menu, a coaster from Wilton's Music Hall, W. Mayer tobacconist advertisement, a humorous card entitled A Slight Hint, a paper about Christopher Bunaway, a hand written price list and a hand written table of medical complaints. Colour illustrations and black and white photograph of the Wilton, Tit-Bits miniarture newspaper.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Various Items Related to Variety, c1837 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178Z28
Scope and Contents

Various items related to variety theatre in Blackpool and other locations.

Dates: c1837 - 2008
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Vaudevile Theatre Programme, 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.86
Scope and Contents

Strand, London. Red Headed Blonde a farcical comedy by Val Guest. Contains photograph of act. Published by Payne Jennings & Killing Ltd., Gloucester House 19 Charing Cross Rd., W.C. Printed by John Waddington (Stoke Newington) Ltd., London N16, 8p.p.

Dates: 1953
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Vaudeville Theatre Programme, c1900

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.107
Scope and Contents

Black type on off white background listing Alice in Wonderland, Punch and Judy, magic lantern display with photographs taken by Mr W.P. Dando.

Dates: c1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Venice in Dublin Poster, 4 July 1892

 Item
Reference code: 178R53.11
Scope and Contents Round Room Rotunda, Dublin Poole's Pictorial Tours, Darkest Africa, Meeting of H.M. Stanley and Emin Pasha, The Falls of Niagara, London day by day, Ireland, Sydney, The British fleet past and present, Poole's consolidated variety confederation, Miss Jessie Arnelli, musical act, Herr Blitz, Miss May Finch, Mr Felix Somers, Messrs Lisburn and O'Marr, Mr Willie Boatman, Poole's vocal quartette party, Mr Fred Mayer. Black type on orange background, printed on front and reverse. Printed by...
Dates: 4 July 1892
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Posters

Verlaine Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.1000
Scope and Contents

Multicolour type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Oversize Mixed Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.171
Scope and Contents

Publicity image of variety performers Victoria and Joe Craston dressed in Scottish military style clothing with bagpipes and drum. Titled 'Vic and Joe Crastonian' at the base.

Dates: c1930 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.212
Scope and Contents

Publicity photograph of Vic and Joe Crastonian. Both are wearing mexican style sombrero hats. Marked 'Yvonne London' on front.

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

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.361
Scope and Contents

The Crastonians dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum.

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

Vic and Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.378
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

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

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.371
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum as the Crastonians.

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

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.376
Scope and Contents

Publicity photographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians. 'Yvonne, London' printed on the front.

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

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1920 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.377
Scope and Contents

Publicity photographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston dressed in Scottish military uniform with bagpipes and drum as the Crastonians.

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

Vic & Joe Crastonian, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.384
Scope and Contents

Publicity phtographic print of Joe and Victoria Craston wearing Mexican costume and sombrero hats as the Crastonians.

Dates: c1930 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Victoria and Albert Museum Magazine, 2013

 File
Reference code: 178B44.3
Scope and Contents

Victoria and Albert Museums magazine containing an article on Sickert and the Bedford Music Hall, Magazine 43p.p, includes a handwritten note, 4p.p

Dates: 2013
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material

Victoria and Joe Craston, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.185
Scope and Contents

Victoria and Joe Craston Junior in Scottish military uniform as the Crastonians. 'To Lulu love from Vic and Joe' written on the front. Stamped 'Perfect Photo Repro Co.' on reverse.

Dates: c1930 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Victoria and Joe Craston, c1930 - 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.363
Scope and Contents

Victoria and Joe Craston dressed in Mexican themed costume each wearing sombrero hats.

Dates: c1930 - 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection / Photographs

Victoria Craston, c1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference code: 178C83.155
Scope and Contents

Victoria Craston on stage in dress standing in front of a microphone.

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

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