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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Belle Vue Circus Poster, From23 December 1955-1956

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1113
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Managed by R.M.Dixon, ringmaster George Lockhart. Acrobatic act, brown bear, tiger, two white horses with red decoration, grey elephant with white headdress and woman riding, lion , two dogs with master in red suit and hat. Yellow type on blue background, printed on card. Printed by Electric (Modern) Printing Co. Ltd, Manchester

Dates: From23 December 1955-1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1114
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Colour illustration of a tiger, orange, black stripes and white accents on fur, man stood beside tiger and smaller white and black image of tiger to the right, booking information along the bottom, printed on card. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd. Bradford

Dates: 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 23 December 1971 - 6 February 1972

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Reference code: 178R47.1115
Scope and Contents Manchester. Roberts Bros lions presented by Captain Syd Howes, Peter Bento musical clown, Manuela trapeze artist, 4 Rosarios ladder of fame, Smarts liberty horse presented by Yasmin and Jennie, Rybecks boxing bears, acrobatic Atlantas, 6 Biros, Bento and Co comedy boxing, clowns Jacko, Noe-Noe, Alby and Little Billy, Les Cordena dancing girls, Bassi, Tarras Boulba, Steckel magic, 2 Galettis live wire act, Smarts 5 elephants presented by Billy Wilson Smart. Blue background, woman on tightrope...
Dates: 23 December 1971 - 6 February 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 20 December 1968 - 8 February 1969

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Reference code: 178R47.1116
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Lions presented by Carl Fischer, 6 Sallais, Diana Benneweis and Claus Jespersen equestrian act, 2 Ferenczi unicycle act, gun men, Little Terry and Teddy, Evelyn Hans dog act, Quartet Michael, rod, pole and perch act, Trio Itala, The Mad Caps comedy acrobat act, horses presented by Claus Jespersen, clowns Jacko, Will and Noe-Noe, Nicolodis Troupe acrobatic act, 3 Martinys clowns, elephants presented by Bobby Roberts. Printed by W.E.Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: 20 December 1968 - 8 February 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970

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Reference code: 178R47.1117
Scope and Contents Manchester. Tiger and bear act presented by Eugen Weidmann, Schlingodd troupe, acrobatic act, Willi Mullens equestrian act, Robert Bros. pig, Samson and Delilah strongman, Cavedos Trio, Walter and Ci, pigeons by Miss Wendy, clowns Alby, Jacko, Noe-Noe and Billy, Nadia and Congo gorilla, Robert Bros elephant act, Little Terry and Teddy, the riding machine, Circusettes, Sandri di Scala latter with Miss California, Anna Schlingloff, Inaros Sisters, The Salvador Troupe, Armand Elleano live wire...
Dates: 19 December 1969 - 7 February 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 22 December 1971 - 5 February 1972

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Reference code: 178R47.1118
Scope and Contents Manchester. Sir Robert Fossett's elephants, 2 Sandros juggling act, Linda and Lisa trapeze act, Fossett's pony, Gay Ghezzi house building act, Porto Ricos acrobatic act, Elaine Baraton, 6 Herculeans comedy acrobats, Biassini Troupe trick cyclists, clowns Jacko, Billy and Jimmy, Circusettes, dogs presented by Phyllis Allan, Gugeles and Co clowns, Jerry, Jimmy and Johnny equestrian act, 4 Streckels double ladder act, horse act by Katja Schumann's. Dark background with white horse and man...
Dates: 22 December 1971 - 5 February 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 21 December 1972 - 3 February 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1119
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Robert Bros elephants, Koon Chinese contortionists, 2 Tornados, 5 Rodolfos juggling act, Jumping Jack trampoline act, Boginos cycling act, Kocka Troupe, David Rosaire dog act, Jane Delbosq aerial act, 4 Brizio comedy act, 2 Svenssons equestrian act, clowns, Jacko, Little Billy and Jimmy, Wong Chun Lan magic act, Robert Bos horse act. Colour illustration of two clowns and four white horses. Printed by W.E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: 21 December 1972 - 3 February 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 1962-1963

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Reference code: 178R47.1120
Scope and Contents Manchester. Mills animal group of tigers, pumas and leopards presented by Bella Roucka, Zacchino trio clowns, Ben-Hur, Les Acrobatic Rivas, Costa Kruse's elephant act, 3 Alfredos, Monroe, liberty horses presented by Norman Barrett, The Four Harstons risley quartet, Spider Austin, Rivas Troupe juggling act, clowns, Miss Kitty dog act, Los Bendichos trapeze comedy, Tamara trampoline act, 2 Chesners cycling act, chimpanzees presented by Sylvano, Hassani Troupe acrobatics. Printed by W. E. Berry...
Dates: 1962-1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 23 December 1976 - 5 February 1977

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Reference code: 178R47.1121
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Chipperfields tigers, Mimo Veneziano juggling act, Chipperfields high school horses, elephant, Jenny, pony by Tommy Roberts, Herculeans acrobatic act, Jumping Jumbos elephant springboard act, clowns Jacko and Billy, Remo and Jenny trapeze act, 6 Halfwits, 6 Lukacs springboard act, Richters riding troupe. Colour illustration of a tiger and a woman on blue background, the woman is wearing a pink croptop and trousers. Printed by W. E. Berry

Dates: 23 December 1976 - 5 February 1977
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 20 December 1974 - 1 February 1975

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Reference code: 178R47.1122
Scope and Contents Manchester. 5 elephants from Rober Brothers, Duo Kristoff Hungarian Rhapsody, Janine wire artist, Hassani Braves tumble troupe, Los Malambos folk dance act, Kam Tai Sisters contortionists, 2 Istvans perch act, Udo Helrano's wire act, Vivi sea lion act, Don Rafaelos rolling act, Michael Cheng cycling act, Arakos aerial troupe, Bobby Hotshot, clowns Jacko, Jimmy, Little Billy, Ching Tu Cheng crackerjack act. Red, pink and white writing on black background, large clown with red nose dressed in...
Dates: 20 December 1974 - 1 February 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1123
Scope and Contents From 23 December to 20 January. 40 horses presented by Harry Carre, The Austin Brothers clowns, polo match, Duncan's collies, Theodore and Charley clowns, Sulky and riders, 10 Mohamed Bonamannes Troupe, bears introduced by Jac Gulden, Les Violettas horse act, Sorelle Deluca juggling and equilibristic act, Ilka and Ilona wire act, Bolero presented by Ernest Carre, Denaros, Abdulla horse act, 6 Brothers and Sisters, Belle family horse act, 7 Alfredos, 4 Resua Sisters skating act, 6 Kohler...
Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1124
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Collour illustration of two clowns on one grey elephant paininting a 'circus' sign, ring master wearing red jacket and top hat looks on

Dates: Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1125
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Collour illustration of two clowns on one grey elephant paininting a 'circus' sign, ring master wearing red jacket and top hat looks on

Dates: Saturday 26 December 1981 - Saturday 30 January 1982
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1138
Scope and Contents Manchester. Polar bears by Charles Illeneb, Blackwenns cycling act, Austins clown act, chimps by Marlan, friesians by Smart, Weyganda illusionist, Iran Boys perch act, Vattas juggling act, Hiawatha dog act, Five Zavattas clown act, Echellettes ladder act, clowns Len, Alby, Ross, Tizzy, Gwyn aerial trapeze act, Les Petroffs red Indian act, horse act, 3 Ramanof act, Old Regnas comedy dog and mule act, 5 elephant act. Colour illustration of polar bear, elephant and chimpanzee. Printed by W E...
Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1139
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Astonishing Mascotts, polar bears, Three Austins comedy car act, Italo Medini juggling act, liberty horses, Nadia, Fred Lony chimp act, Two Corinis pole act, Rudi Lenz chimp act, 5 Elwardos acrobatic act, Spanish high scool, Pretty Primletty, clowns, Smart's elephants, Three Lesters, Mills pony Kindergarten, Tscheng Chinese Troupe, Six Bertinis. Colour illustration of a monkey playing a drum wearing a headdress. Printed by W E Berry

Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1140
Scope and Contents Manchester, 22 December to 4 February. Tiger act by Maney Illeneb, Superman Markus strongman, Arabian liberty greys horse act by Diana Benneweis, 3 Austins, Oklahoma Dreams Diana Benneweis and Claus Jesperson, Carlos Twins balancing act, 5 Golgojews, Etna, clowns Len, Alby, Ross, Tizzy and Will, Giulio Saly Troupe, Les Chabris Trio clowns, Miss Jenny juggling act, Salvatore balancing act, 2 Macardis acrobatic act, Rugers chimpanzees, 5 elephants Ivor Rosaire. Colour illustration of a clown...
Dates: c1950-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Poster, 20 December 1969 - 8 February 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1141
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Robert Bros lions and tigers, 6 Sallais, horse act featuring Diana Benneweis and Claus Jespersen, 2 Ferenczi bicycle act, gun men, Little Terry and Teddy, Evelyn Hans dog act, Quartet Michael, Trio Itala comedy act, Mad Caps comedy acrobats, Claus Jespersen horse act, Clowns, Jacko, Will and Noe-Noe, Nicolodis acrobatic act, 3 Martinys clown act, Bobby Roberts 5 baby elephants. White and red type on blue background. Printed by W E Berry LTF, Bradford

Dates: 20 December 1969 - 8 February 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Belle Vue, Kelvin Hall, Boswell and Wilkie and other British and International Circus Posters

Belle Vue Circus Programme, 1949 - 1950

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 44: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.44
Scope and Contents

Belle Vue Manchester Circus. Front cover: the 21st International season 1949-50 official programme, cartoon elephant and two cartoon clowns. Inside: commercial advertising, black and white photos of circus acts with text, short biographies and information about performers, cartoons of circus acts, programme in the centre. 16 pages. Printed by Kemsley Newspapers Ltd, Kemsey House, Manchester 4.

Dates: 1949 - 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Belle Vue Circus Programme, 1937 - 1938

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.449
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Photocopy of original programme in black and white, containing programme, photographs of performers with text and commercial advertising, 5p.p.

Dates: 1937 - 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Belle Vue Programmes

Belle Vue Circus Programme, 1938 - 1939

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Reference code: 178K43.450
Scope and Contents

Manchester. Photocopy of original programme in black and white, containing programme, photographs of performers with text and commercial advertising, 5p.p.

Dates: 1938 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Belle Vue Programmes

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