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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 October 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1264
Scope and Contents

Bedford, Cardington Road, Everard Meadow. Colour illustration of elephant balancing on circus platforms and four elephants laying on the floor with a trainer wearing Indian style clothing and tubant in a circus ring with red spot light on the background. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 October 1966
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Monday 4 - Saturday 9 June 1973

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Reference code: 178R47.1265
Scope and Contents

Cheltenham, Sandford Mill. Colour illustration of herd of performing elephant on the background, on the foreground an elephant holding a woman upside down in its mouth. Printed by Clarke and Sherwell Ltd, Northampton

Dates: Monday 4 - Saturday 9 June 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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 June 1964

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Reference code: 178R47.1272
Scope and Contents Cheltenham, Sandford Mill. Fossett's Arab stallions, Indian elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire and Co., Raoul and Lena, Raoulenas comedy acrobatic act, going to the fayre with Juliette, Christine, Ann and Derek, Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, The Teenagers, Christine, Michael and Derek equestrian act, Tony, Jantal, high school horses, Alec Hall musical clown, Terry Duggan presenting tigers, leopards and lions, ringmaster Claude Yelding, Anton and Manet acrobatic act, Kitt Frances,...
Dates: Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 June 1964
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, Friday 6 - Saturday 7 April 1962

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Reference code: 178R47.1273
Scope and Contents Evesham, Gas Works Meadow. Arab stallions, elephants presented by Ivor Rosaire and Co., The Amazing Comos aerial act, Pauline high wire act, Frendy's Trio acrobatic act, Welsh ponies presented by Joe Barry, David Rosaire's Perky Pekes, Tony high school horse, Terry Duggan presents panthers, leopards and lions, ringmaster Claude Yelding, Alec Halls musical clown, Kitt Frances, Madame Spanglettie, Anton and Manet aerial act, Michael Austin acrobatic act, Frankie, George, David clowns, exotic...
Dates: Friday 6 - Saturday 7 April 1962
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus and Zoo Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1292
Scope and Contents

Lincoln, South Common, Monday 20 to Saturday 25 October. White, yellow, red and blue type on white background. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd, Nesfield Printing Works, Bradford

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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Plan, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178M16.3
Scope and Contents

Brigg. Black and white coded aerial plan of Fossett's circus ring and seating plan, Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 October.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Plans

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 June 1964

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Reference code: 178R47.1262
Scope and Contents

Cheltenham, Sandford Mill. The Sabres. Red and black type on yellow background and black and white photograph of five men in suits holding guitars in the centre. Printed by Southey Printers, Merthyr

Dates: Monday 1 - Tuesday 2 June 1964
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 October 1985

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Reference code: 178R47.1266
Scope and Contents Oxford, Abingdon Road. Liberty ponies presented by Robert Fossett Junior, the human bullet presented by the Tabak Brothers, Los Comancheros, Duo Mariano juggling act, Elaine Baranton juggling act, Three's Company animal act, Sir Robert Fossett's African lionesses and Royal Bengal tigers, The Porto Rico's comedy acrobatic act, Duo Folke balancing act, Indian elephants presented by Robert Fossett Junior, The Biasini Troupe. Black, white and yellow type on blue background and colour...
Dates: Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 October 1985
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Friday 20 - Sunday 22 June 1986

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Reference code: 178R47.1267
Scope and Contents Dudley, Buffery Park. Liberty ponies presented by Robert Fossett Junior, the human bullet presented by the Tabak Brothers, Los Comancheros, Duo Mariano juggling act, The Bruxons tight wire act, Three's Company animal act, Sir Robert Fossett's African lionesses and Royal Bengal tigers, Duo Folke balancing act, Indian elephants presented by Robert Fossett Junior, The Rudys, Goldie aerial act, Kim King ringmaster. Black, white and yellow type on blue background and colour illustrations of...
Dates: Friday 20 - Sunday 22 June 1986
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Tuesday 7 - Sunday 12 November 1989

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Reference code: 178R47.1268
Scope and Contents Banbury, Spiceball Park. Indian elephants presented by Robert Fossett and Goldie, Arab tumblers, The Biasinis, liberty ponies presented by Robert Fossett, The Barantons juggling act, Senorita Manolita balancing act, elephant and pony cascade, The Duo Douglas, high school equestrian display, exotic animal fantasy presented by Goldie Fossett, Joseph and his dogs, Gabriella, Pete Burrells Director. Black, white and yellow type on blue and red backgrounds and colour illustrations of circus acts...
Dates: Tuesday 7 - Sunday 12 November 1989
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Friday 21 - Sunday 23 September 1990

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Reference code: 178R47.1269
Scope and Contents Keswick, The Crossings, High Hill. Indian elephants presented by Robert Fossett and Goldie, Arab tumblers, The Biasinis, liberty ponies presented by Robert Fossett, The Barantons juggling act, Senorita Manolita balancing act, elephant and pony cascade, The Duo Douglas, high school equestrian display, exotic animal fantasy presented by Goldie Fossett, Joseph and his dogs, Gabriella, ringmaster Kim King. Black, white and yellow type on blue and red backgrounds and colour illustrations of...
Dates: Friday 21 - Sunday 23 September 1990
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Tuesday 2 - Monday 8 April 1985

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Reference code: 178R47.1270
Scope and Contents Orpington, Goddington Park. Liberty ponies presented by Robert Fossett Junior, the human bullet presented by the Tabak Brothers, Los Comancheros, Duo Mariano juggling act, Elaine Baranton juggling act, Three's Company animal act, Sir Robert Fossett's African lionesses and Royal Bengal tigers, The Porto Rico's comedy acrobatic act, Duo Folke balancing act, Indian elephants presented by Robert Fossett Junior, The Biasini Troupe. Black, white, red and yellow type on red and yellow backgrounds...
Dates: Tuesday 2 - Monday 8 April 1985
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Monday 29 - Wednesday 31 August 1988

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Reference code: 178R47.1271
Scope and Contents Sevenoaks, Gasworks Field Circus site, Otford Road. Indian elephants presented by Robert Fossett and Goldie, the sensational human bullet, The 4 Kass, liberty ponies presented by Robert Fossett, Los Comancheros, Duo Folke balancing act, elephant and ponie cascade, The Marianos juggling act, high school equestrian display, exotic animals presented by Goldie, The Hercules comedy act, Goldie, Spanners and Koffy clowns, ringmaster Kim King. Black, white, red and yellow type on red and yellow...
Dates: Monday 29 - Wednesday 31 August 1988
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1285
Scope and Contents

Charlie high wire act, Robert Fossett equestrian act, the spotted beauty and the elegant beast presented by Captain Francis Bailey, The Qubecs equestrian act, Cigarette, Castapip, Funny Felix, Simpo clowns, horses presented by Carl Roberts. Red, combined red and yellow and blue type on white background and blue and white photographs of the acts along the right hand side

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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 April 1951

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Reference code: 178R47.1289
Scope and Contents

Solihull, Lugtrout Lane. Colour illustration of five lions and lion tamer wearing a white shirt and red trousers performing in a cage in the circus ring. Printed in England by W. E. Berry Ltd, Bradford

Dates: Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 April 1951
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, Thursday 17 July - Wednesday 13 August 1980

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Reference code: 178R47.1093
Scope and Contents

1777-1980 Anniversary Show, Aberdeen, The Queens Link. Colour illustration of circus animals including elephants riden by women, tigers, horses, camel and leopard and a clown's face in the centre on a blue and red background, also programme on the bottom section on black type over yellow background

Dates: Thursday 17 July - Wednesday 13 August 1980
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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, c1950-1999

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Reference code: 178R47.1094
Scope and Contents

Section of poster regarding advance booking office information, black type on white background

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

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Poster, 1988

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178R7.80
Scope and Contents

1778 - 1988 Anniversary Show. Left blank for overprinting dates and location.

Dates: 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Posters

Sir Robert Fossett’s Circus Programme, 1975

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Reference code: 178K41.6
Scope and Contents

Ringmaster Claude Yelding, Featuring Anton and Manet trapeze, Los Alomos Wild West Show, Tonga and partner ‘The Human Gorilla’ and others. Contains illustration, 4p.p.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

Sir Robert Fossett's Circus Programme, c1900 - 1999

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Reference code: 178K43.341
Scope and Contents

Black type on grey background, programme spreads over front and reverse.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Fossett's and Bailey's Circus Programmes

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