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Circus

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4453 Collections and/or Records:

Artisten Tiere Attracktionen Poster, 1963

 Item
Reference code: 178R56.8
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of female aerial act and three clowns below on the circus ring on the right hand side and colour illustration of elephant lifting the black and white photograph of a building, tiger and crocodile and a woman in a turbant dancing on the left hand side.

Dates: 1963
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Digger Pugh Collection / Posters

Arundel Circus Poster, c1900 - 2019

 Item — Box Smart Family Collection Box 51: Series 178H21; Series 178M17; Series 178R7
Reference code: 178R7.25
Scope and Contents

Evening Argus, Arundel Circus back on the move pictures. White type on red background around the border and black type on white background in the center.

Dates: c1900 - 2019
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Smart Family Collection / Posters

Ashton's Circus Poster, Wednesday 8 - Saturday 11 March 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.177
Scope and Contents

Wellington, New Zealand. List of acts, red and black type on white background. Printed by Fairfield Printery.

Dates: Wednesday 8 - Saturday 11 March 1967
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Astley's Amphitheatre Interior View, c1930 - 1955

 Item — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.156
Scope and Contents

Black and white photograph reproduction of an illustration of the interior view of Astley's Amphitheatre as it appeared in 1777 from an original drawing by William Capon.

Dates: c1930 - 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Ruth Manning-Sanders Collection / Photographs / Miscellaneous Circus Photographs

Astley's Amphitheatre Print, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.66
Scope and Contents

Black and white reproduction of the exterior of Astley's Amphitheatre, showing the entrance to the circus and announced acts.

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

Astley's overflows to the Miracles of Carter the Lion King Poster, Friday 24 July 1840

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Reference code: 178R47.673
Scope and Contents

Carter the Lion King, The Siege of Troy featuring Mr Shepherd, Mr Harwood, Mr Blad, Mrs Shepard, Mr Y. A. Broadfoot, Mr Marshall, Mr H Widdicomb and Miss Daly, chariot race, Courtly Hall, Mr Carter's acting animals, lions, tigers and leopards. Black and white illustrations of a man wearing a leopard skin and a live leopard in a small, ornate hot air balloon, and five wild horses in a stadium with three men struggling to restrain them, background white, type orange

Dates: Friday 24 July 1840
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / British, European and International Circus Posters

Astley's Poster, c1800 - 1899

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Reference code: 178R47.49
Scope and Contents

Westminster Bridge Road. Now open for the summer season, under the direction of Miss Virginia Blackwood. White and marron type on off white background and black and white portrait of a lady with hat, shoulder cape and fur hand warmer in the centre. Printed by M'Corquodale and Co., Printers, Cardington Street, London, N. W.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Poster, Wednesday 9th July 1834 and during the week

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Reference code: 178R47.50
Scope and Contents Mr. Davidge, The English Potier, Mrs. S. Foster, Mr. Elliott, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Mashall, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Danson, Miss Daly, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Cartlitch, Mr. S. Smith, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Callcot, Mr. Bland, Mr. Fillingham and Mrs. J. Ducrow in Mazeppa and the Wild Horse, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Davidge, Mr. Smith, Mr. Elliott, Messrs. George Needaam, T. Needhaam and Bullock, Mrs. J. Ducrow, Mrs. Weston and Miss Enscoe in Mill of Bagdad, Mr. Ducrow's Scenes in the Circle, Fairy actors and...
Dates: Wednesday 9th July 1834 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Programme, c1864 - 1868

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Reference code: 178K43.4
Scope and Contents 14th November and all the week. Miss Ada Isaacs Menken as Mazeppa, Mr. Gresham, Mr. Montague, Mr. Atkins, Mr. Johnstone, Mr. G. Craig, Mr. Webber, Miss Julia Seaman, Mrs. E. F. Edgar, Miss Minnie Clifford, Mr. Basil Potter, Mr. Henry Frazer, Mr. J. Craddock, Mr. W. Templeton, Miss Liversey, M. Milano and Miss Annie Cooke in Mazeppa, Sig. Redmond on his Indian rope trick, Mr. Dulcimer Pipes, Mr. Atkins, Mr. W. Templeton, Mr. Johnstone, Mr. G. Atkins, Mrs. E. F. Edgar and Miss Minnie Clifford...
Dates: c1864 - 1868
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Programme, c1864 - 1868

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Reference code: 178K43.5
Scope and Contents Saturday 19th October, Monday 21st and following nights. Farewell performance of Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Felix Rogers, Mr. David Evans, Mr. Walter Carle, Mr. Arthur, Mr. Craddock, and Miss Josephine Fiddes in Good for Nothing, Mr. David Evans, Mr. Walter Carle, Mr. H. River, Mr. Felix Rogers, Miss Josephine Fiddes, Mrs. Bishop, Miss Julia Craven, Mr. Bassil Potter, Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Vivian, Mr. Craddock, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Arthur and Miss Duberry in Mazeppa and the Wild Horse....
Dates: c1864 - 1868
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Programme, Monday 9 October 1864 and during the week

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Reference code: 178K43.6
Scope and Contents Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. J. Elphinstone, Mr. Basil Potter, Mr. T. J. Anderson, Mr. Atkins, Mr. E. Garden, Mr. W. M. Terrott, Mrs. St. Henry, Miss Kate Carson, Mr. J. Russell, Mr. J. B. Johnstone, Mr. Webster, Mr. Bedford, Mr. Templeton, Mr. Prichard, in Child of the Sun, Miss Carline Parkes, Mr. Webster, Mr. Prichard, Miss Amy Cleveland, Miss M. Morton, Miss Harriett Pelham, Miss Pelham, Master Granger, Miss Louise Laidlaw, Miss Minnie Sidney, Miss Nelly Nesbitt, Mr. Atkins, Miss Lizzie...
Dates: Monday 9 October 1864 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Programme, c1864 - 1868

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Reference code: 178K43.7
Scope and Contents Monday 11th November and following evenings. Farewell performance of Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Felix Rogers, Mr. David Evans, Mr. Clifford, Mr. Bentley, Miss Beatrice Marston and Miss Julia Craven in That Rascal Jack, Mr. Evans, Mr. Walter Carle, Mr. H. Rivers, Mr. Felix Rogers, Miss Josephine Fiddes, Miss Julia Craven, Mr. Basil Potter, Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Vivian, Mr. Craddock, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Arthur and Miss Duberry in Mazeppa and the Wild Horse. Black type on white background...
Dates: c1864 - 1868
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Programme, Monday 3 July 1865 and during the week

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Reference code: 178K43.8
Scope and Contents Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Johnstone, Miss Nisbitt, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Atkins, Mrs. C. Wharton, Miss Ada Edson and Miss Minnie Sidney in The Wandering Minstrel, Mr. Gresham, Mr. T. J. Anderson, Mr. J. B. Johnstone, Mr. Atkins, Mr. Weaver, Miss Josephine Fidder, Mrs. C. Wharton, Miss Nisbitt, Mr. Basil Potter, Miss Adah Isaacs Menken, Mr. Johnstone, Mr. Cradddock, Mr. Shelton, Mr. Harry Croueste, Miss Ninnie Sidney and Miss Clifton in Mazippa or the Wild Horse of Tartary, Mr. G. Craig, Mr....
Dates: Monday 3 July 1865 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Royal Amphiteatre of Arts Poster, 27 November 1843

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Reference code: 178R47.29
Scope and Contents For the benefit of the Benevolent Fund Society held at M. J. enon's, City Arms, Hunter Street, Kent Road, Victories of Murat, The Soldier of France, Mr. Anthony Powell equestrian act, Mr. R. Smith equestrian act, Mr. Kemp magic pole, Miss Isabelle on Poverty and Abundance equestrian act, Mr. T. Lee, Mons. Masotta, Mons. Verdy as the Trois Olympians equestrian act, Pageant of Grace or the Dames and their Fleet-Footed Steeds, Messrs. T. Barry, Twist and Kemp clowns, Hercules, King of Clubs....
Dates: 27 November 1843
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre of Arts Poster, Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings

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Reference code: 178R47.27
Scope and Contents Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer's Siege of Granada, Mr. Mosley equestrian act, Conquest of Granada or The Steed of the Silver Star and Last Struggle of the Moors, Invasion of Spain, Four Real White Mules of Cordova, The Chiarini Family, French rope dancers, Master John Powell and Le Petit Isabelle as The Russian Peasants, Old Weller The Prince of Whips, Bustling Mr. Pickwick, Aerial Puck, Mr. R. Smith introducing Pegasus, Apollo and his music footed steed of Olympus, Signor Felix Carlo as the...
Dates: Moday 18 September 1843 and five following evenings
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week

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Reference code: 178R47.18
Scope and Contents

Westminster Bridge. Jack O'Lantern; or Harlequin Sprite of the Dismal Swamp comic pantomime, Mr. Wilkinson and Miss Woolford on The Conquest of the Amazon, equestrian entreè, The Flying Indian elastic cord act, Battle of Navrino; or the Arab of the Red Desert. Black type on brownish background, also contains description of acts and lists of performers.

Dates: Monday 30 June 1828 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Poster, Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818

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Reference code: 178R47.19
Scope and Contents

Westminster Bridge. The Dandy Family and the Ascot Jockies, Mr. Avery equestrian act, The Troop of Voltigeurs acrobatics and clowning, Mr. Makeen on The Peasant's Frolic, Mr. Sloman comic singer, Mademoiselle Ferzi tightrope act, Mess. Brown and Williams clowns, Peregrine Pickle or Hawser Trunnion on Horseback, A Real Fox Chance. Black type on off white paper, also contains description of acts and listing of performers.

Dates: Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 1818
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, c1800 - 1899

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Reference code: 178K43.1
Scope and Contents M. Alphonse Thevelin, aerial gymnast, Mr. Alfred Cooke, family and pupils on 3rd week of the Equestrian Gala, The Chase or Life on the Turf, Mr. William Cooke's Scenes in the Arena, equestrian gala including, Miss Clarissa Cooke in aerial poses, Young Godolphin in the Postilion of Lilliput, Mr. W. Barlow in Punch in Paris, Mr. Boswell in Polandric Exercises, Madlle. Marie in Leap of Banners, Madlle. Rebecca and Mr. W. Barlow in Sylph-Like Echo and Charming Narcissus, Mr. Alfred Cooke, The...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week

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Reference code: 178K43.2
Scope and Contents Mr. Alfred Cooke, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Craddock, Mr. Widdicomb, Mr. Tibbs, Signor Chiarini, Mr. Baswell, Mr. T. Barry, Mrs. Aldred Cooke, Miss Lydia Pearce, Mrs. Moreton Brookes, Mr. C. Leclercq Junior, Mr. S. Smith, Mr. Hustleby, Mr. Johnson, Mr. F. Hustleby, Miss Fenton and Miss T. Avery in St. George and the Dragon or the Seven Champions of Christendom, Batty's Scenes in the Arena including, Cavalcade, Tom Thumb on two horses, Madlle. Louise Massotta in Leap of Streamers, Signor Chiarini...
Dates: Monday 28 June 1852 and during the week
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, Saturday 22nd October, Monday 24th October and during the week 1853

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Reference code: 178K43.3
Scope and Contents Miss Kate Cooke, Europe's National Amphitheatre, Mr. Aldred Cooke, Mr. James Barlow, Mr. A. Bridges, Mr. William Barlow, Mons. Schmidt, Sig. Carlottie, Sig. Francois, Sig. Croueste, Sig. Bezzini, Mr. R. Smith, Mr. Stonette, Mr. Widdicomb, Master Victor Cooke, Master Alfred Cooke, Master Harry Cooke, Master Bradbury, Master Tom Thumb, Master Gee, Master W. Gee, Mister William Cooke, Miss Kate Cooke, Mrs. Alfred Cooke, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Bradbury, Mad. Bridges, Mad. Schmidt, Mad. Bezzini,...
Dates: Saturday 22nd October, Monday 24th October and during the week 1853
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

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