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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4321 Collections and/or Records:

Billy Smart's New World Circus and Zoo Poster, 3 - 4 June 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.107
Scope and Contents

Cheltenham, Sandford Park. Colour illustration in a circle in the centre of the poster of dancing elephant wearing a pink tutu and woman also wearing a pink tutu in a circus ring. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: 3 - 4 June 1955

Billy Smart's New World Circus and Zoo Poster, 3 - 8 September 1956

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Reference code: 178R47.109
Scope and Contents

Preston, Queens Road site. Colour illustration of dancing elephant and woman both wearing a hula skirt and flower necklace, in a circus ring. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: 3 - 8 September 1956

Billy Smart's New World Circus and Zoo Poster, 25 - 30 March 1957

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Reference code: 178R47.110
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Dewsbury, the Feast Ground. Tagora the human volcano. Colour illustration of bare chested man wearing a turbant and spiting fire and a large face of man wearing a turbant on top left, over a red and blue background. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: 25 - 30 March 1957

Billy Smart's New World Circus Poster, 7 - 26 November 1955

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Reference code: 178R47.106
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Birmingham, Perry Bar stadium car park. Colour illustration of circus parade seen from behind heading towards a blue circus tent on a field. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: 7 - 26 November 1955

Billy Smart's New World Circus Poster, 15 October - 3 November 1956

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Reference code: 178R47.116
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Manchester, Platt Fields. Eight Flying Croneras. Colour illustration of trapezee act showing eight artistes performing in mid-air ona blue and pink background. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford.

Dates: 15 October - 3 November 1956

Billy Smart's New World Circus Poster, c1900 - 2019

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178R7.32
Scope and Contents St George's Stables, Winkfield, Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 June. Named acts include: The Flying Algevols, trapeze act; Charivari, clown; The Miers, equestrian act; Billy Smart's bears from Siberia; The Scotts, equestrian act; Cowboy Billy and his pony; The Rays, acrobatic act; Sam Linfield & Co, comedy act; David & Goliath, equestrian act; Whimsical Walker & Co, comedy act; Billy Smart's Liberty horses; The Lancings, balancing act; The Vinickies, equestrian act; African lions...
Dates: c1900 - 2019

Billy Smart’s New World Circus Poster, 1952

 Item — Frame Smart Family Collection Frame 9: Series 178R7
Reference code: 178R7.75
Scope and Contents

Framed. Poster reads ‘Just arrived, 10 baby elephants’.

Dates: 1952

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1947

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Reference code: 178K43.174
Scope and Contents

Southsea Common, Western Parade. Colour illustration of cowboy clown in the centre, equestrian acts and clowning on top section and caged animals on bottom section over a dark blue background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of patrons, owners, performers and acts and programme in the centre, 5p.p.

Dates: 1947

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, Christmas 1947

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Reference code: 178K43.179
Scope and Contents

Gaumont State, Kilburn. Red outline illustrations of circus acts including a clown playing a drum, horses, elephants, a caged tiger and clowns on a blue background on the front cover, inside programme in blue and red type on a white background with red illustrations around the edges and blue and white photographs of Billy Smart and Lord Morrison on the back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: Christmas 1947

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1962

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Reference code: 178K43.194
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of show girl in green outfit and large feather head dress standing on an elephant's leg while the elephant is balancing on a circus platform on a blue background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1962

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1961

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Reference code: 178K43.195
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of show girl in green outfit and large feather head dress standing on an elephant's leg while the elephant is balancing on a circus platform on a blue background on the front cover, inside introduction, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1961

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1964

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Reference code: 178K43.197
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1964

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1966

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Reference code: 178K43.198
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1966

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1965

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Reference code: 178K43.199
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1965

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1964 - 1965

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Reference code: 178K43.200
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 10p.p.

Dates: 1964 - 1965

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1965

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Reference code: 178K43.201
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1965

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1966

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Reference code: 178K43.202
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1966

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1964

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Reference code: 178K43.203
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p.

Dates: 1964

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1966

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Reference code: 178K43.212
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of show girl in green outfit and large feather head dress standing on an elephant's leg while the elephant is balancing on a circus platform on a blue background on the front cover, inside introduction, report on royal visit, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 6p.p

Dates: 1966

Billy Smart's New World Circus Programme, 1967

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Reference code: 178K43.213
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of pink elephant wearing a pointy hat and seating on a circus platform and a tamer in a red, gold and black outfit holding a whip on a blue background on the front page, inside introduction, article on the late Billy Smart, black and white photographs of acts and performers with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 14p.p

Dates: 1967