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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

American Three Ring Circus Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.233
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of clown.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

America’s Wonderland Film, 1992 - 1993

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.157
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. Silent, in Colour. Various scenes filmed by by Noel Drewe. Includes Sangers Bullfight posters, Old Town Hall, Zig Zag the Juggler, Ben Lester the Clown, a High Tension High Wire Act, Gapebridge Park 1993, Sealed Knot at Gapebridge Park, Horse Show at Brirns Camp Gaddesden, Robert Brothers poster, Rialto poster, circus variety poster, Leo the Lion's Circus Adventure, Jarmins Fields 1992, and possibly Princess Adsha on the trapeze.

Dates: 1992 - 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.25
Scope and Contents Mr. Ducrow as Rob Roy or the Mountain Shepherd equestrian act, Greek Soldier, Lilliputian Bonaparte and his pygmy war horse equestrian act, Mr. Ducrow and Miss Woolford double tightrope act, Russians and Turks combat, The Attack of the Courier, Col. Ross and the Officers of the Fourth Dragoon Guards, Mr. Ducrow as the Grecian Statue. Black type on off white background with illustration of man stood up on horse back holding a shield and sword on top section. Printed by H. Bellerby, Printer,...
Dates: Monday 9 November 1829 and rest of the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Ancienne Belgique Programme, 26 March 1949

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 45: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.95
Scope and Contents

Front page: picture of Gaston Ouvrard, the comic. Inside: pictures of acts and information. Back page: picture of an act. 2 page.

Dates: 26 March 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Anderton and Rowland's Grand Empire Palace Poster, c1900 - 1930

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.36
Scope and Contents Animated pictures, Great Riots in St. Petersbug, Blue Beard, Historic events during the reign of Louis XIV, Professor Anderton conjurer, Sisters May vocalists, cake walkers and skipping rope dancers, Charles Bruno comedian and singer, Miss Harvey dancer. Black, red and blue type on off white background and blocks of blue, yellow and red, with black and white illustrations of the acts on the top corners, centre and bottom left sections over blue and yellow background. Printed by Willson's New...
Dates: c1900 - 1930
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Anglo-American Circus Poster, Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.40
Scope and Contents Redditch, Beoley Road, Recreation Ground. Jumbo, The Alleys acrobatic act, Marthines troupe of performing dogs, The Albertas juggling act, Miss Rosey and her comedy horse, Mdlle. Rigley equestrian act, The Nondescripts, Black Eagle, Gerry Lee and Partner, Madam Mazelle om poblie wom womskie comedy act, Royal Cream ponies, Tiney and September, Prince Abdul, A host of clowns, Vokes strongman. Black type on yred, yellow and white background on the left hand side and colour illustration of...
Dates: Friday 4 Saturday 5 May 1945
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Anglo-Danis Circus Poster, c1965 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178R11.52
Scope and Contents

Poster left blank for overprinting location and date. First ever Appearance, Oscar the Loveable TV Chimpanzee. Black, Yellow and red type on white background.

Dates: c1965 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Charles Taylor Collection / Posters / Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell

Anglo-Danish Circus Poster, 12 - 14 April 1971

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.675
Scope and Contents

Fairground Hinkley. Shane 'Horse-Play', Yogi and Bubu Teddy bears picnic, Tex and Anita flaming knives with human target, Chris Christian ringmaster, Hans Börge circus director, Astley eqestrian act, bears, birds, hounds, ponies, goats and poodles, Orlando, The Talents of the Sandows, Skorpio 'Yogi-meister', The Human Volcano, Romaine and Bobo clowns, De-Jon goat act, Baranova's 'Bowsers' and birds, Miss Candy Floss. Background yellow, type red and blue

Dates: 12 - 14 April 1971
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Anglo-Danish Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.678
Scope and Contents

Oscar TV chimpanzee, Tex and Anita western act, whips, ropes and knife-throwing, Hardeeni and Carol escapologists, Barbara's poodles, Senorita Carmen Rosita balance act, Champ performing Alsatian, Chris Christian ringmaster, Carlo and Pongo clowns, Shane presented by Hans Borge equestrian show, Gilbert and Partner, The Human Volcano fire eater, Miss Candy Floss. Background white with sections of yellow, border blue, type red and blue

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Anglo-Danish Circus Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.679
Scope and Contents

Gilbert and Partner, Hardeeni and Carol escapologists, Marcel Baron and Co, Pongo and Joey clowns, Ian Cooper tentmaster, Shane present by Hans Borge equestrian show, The Human Volcano, Oscar TV chimpanzee, Tony Scott ringmaster. Background yellow, type red and black

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Anglo-French Circus Circus Poster, From 3 June 1940

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.687
Scope and Contents

Worthing, Teville Corner. Colour illustration of a man in a tuxedo on horseback, with six other horses following and british flags flying above, background abstract image of circus ring, type blue and yellow

Dates: From 3 June 1940
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Animal Crackers Film, c1945 - 1960

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 6: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.45
Scope and Contents

9.5mm. 200 feet. Black and white, silent. Includes English circus. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1945 - 1960
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Animals on Parade, It's the Circus and Elephant's Elbows Films, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 11: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.96
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm, Photax. Black and white, possibly wih some colour. Silent. Features UK and USA circus. Includes Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia and juvenile comedy. Copied to DVD 5 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Animals on Parade, The Sawmill, King of the Jungle, Do Detectives Think, and The Bodyguard Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 22: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.206
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. Black and White, Silent. Extracts from commercial films. Includes; 'The Sawmill' starring Lary Semon. 'King of the Jungle' starring Buster Crabbe. Sword Play extract from 'Do Detectives Think'. 'The Bodyguard' starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson and Noah Young.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

Anna Carter, Steam Fair Film, c1900 - 2000

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 33: Series 178D14
Reference code: 178D14.40
Scope and Contents

VHS. Media Nations Inc. Ltd.

Dates: c1900 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Film

Annotated Contract with Comments in Red Ink, 27 April 1993

 File — Box Smart Family Collection Box 6: Series 178H21
Reference code: 178H21.38
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Business records related to the Smart family and Smart circus.

Dates: 27 April 1993
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Business Records

Apollo Circus Poster, c1950-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1182
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of large clown face wearing a green rounded hat with orange ribbon, rearing horse on centre left and two smaller clowns one on top right wearing an orange suit and blue ruffle neck and one riding a small motorbike wearing a blue and orange stripey suit on bottom right, over a yellow 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

Apollo Theater Dusseldorf Programme, c1950

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 46: Series 178K44
Reference code: 178K44.127
Scope and Contents

Front cover: drawing of the outside of the Apollo theatre. Inside: programme in the center, commercial advertisement, information on the shows and future shows. Back cover: advertisement. 8 pages.

Dates: c1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Programmes

Appointment Certificate to Mrs Kay Smart for Being Initiated as a Grand Knight of the Horse Rangers Association, 6 February 1973

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 41: Series 178I24; Series 178N6; Series 178Z46
Reference code: 178Z46.60
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Various items of ephemera.

Dates: 6 February 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Various

Arabic Circus Poster, c1960-1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.982
Scope and Contents

Monochrome blue illustration of a man walking a tightrope blindfolded with another man standing on his shoulders, background pink, type blue

Dates: c1960-1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Posters Related to Gerry Cottle's and Austen Brothers Circuses

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