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Equestrians

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 208 Collections and/or Records:

Lord George Sanger's Hall by the Sea Zoological and Pleasure Gardens Handbill, c1875 - 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178T45.6
Scope and Contents

Margate. Under the personal direction of Mr and Mrs Arthur Reeve. Circus, dancing, marvellous equestrian and gymnastic talent. Black type on green paper, printed on front and reverse. Printed by the Thanet Times Ltd.

Dates: c1875 - 1919
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection / Hall by the Sea Handbills

Lucken's Circus Programmes, 1952 - 1968

 File
Reference code: 178K43.664
Scope and Contents

Programmes for Lucken's Circus, Lucken's Mammoth Continental Circus, Walter Lucken's All Star Circus, Wally Luckens Circus and others, containing clown and equestrian illustrations on the front cover, inside programme, some black and white photographs of performers with text, some illustrations and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1952 - 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes

Lulu Adams Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0042
Scope and Contents

This collection contains business records, newspaper cuttings, programmes, notebooks and handbills, as well as a collection of black and white photographs, some original artwork and other items relating to Lulu Adam’s personal life and career

Dates: c1880 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Manley's New Grand Palace Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.9
Scope and Contents Bar Act by Roy Lasserter, Rice and Henry aerial trapeze act, Mdlle. Emmeline equestrian act, J. Rassetto jester, Victoria, the great fire pony, Ernestino trick act, Comical White clown, The Rassettos Troupe triple horizontal bar act, Mr. S. Mangley's Leonora jumping mare, Whiteo and Casheio acrobatic clowns, Charley's Aunt equestrian monkey, introduced by Gilbert Featherstone, Mr. James equestrian act, Princess Elise strong woman, Gilbert Featherstone Doncaster jockey, Sisters Violella on...
Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.18
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Sailor's Return, The Greek Warrior, The Reaper and The Flower Girl.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Marks's New Equestrian Characters Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.19
Scope and Contents

Etching, engraving and watercolour on paper, published by J. L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield, London. Colour illustration of four equestrian acts, The Swiss Girl, The Alpin Hunter, The Life Guardsman and The Flying Dutchman.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Marshall and Scott Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0028
Scope and Contents This collection comprises family papers and photographs, relating to the large and extended circus and fairground families of Walter Marshall and Renee Marshall (nee Scott), together with correspondence and further photographs, concerning Walter Marshall’s service with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Accompanied by some business records and newspaper cuttings, concerning the family business, W. H. Marshall and Sons Amusements (later known as Marshall's Modern Amusements...
Dates: c1880 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Marshall and Scott Family Photographs, c1880 - 1970

 File — Multiple Containers
Reference code: 178C45.1-910
Scope and Contents Large collection of black and white photographs and postcards, and colour photographs, some annotated on the reverse, of the Marshall, Scott, Kayes, Baker and Testo families, as well as various other circus personalities and performers between 1880s and 1970s. Including studio portrait photographs, photographs taken for publicity purposes and candid photographs, of individual performers and groups of performers in costume onstage and backstage, with the animals they trained, at the family...
Dates: c1880 - 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Marshall and Scott Family Collection / Photographs

Mazeppa Print, c1800 - 1889

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.10
Scope and Contents

Woodcut on paper. Black and white illustrations of the Mazeppa poem, showing the portrait of a woman on top centre, Mazeppa tied to a galoping horse along the right and left edges and a jousting scene on the bottom edge.

Dates: c1800 - 1889
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Miscellaneous Circus Photographs, c1930 - 1955

 File — Box Ruth Manning-Sanders Box 1: Series 178C141
Reference code: 178C141.135-158
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of various circus shows and performers, together with photographic reproductions of illustrations and drawings of circus performers, as well as advertisements for travelling circuses, thought to be compiled by Ruth Manning Sanders, whilst writing her book on the origins and history of the circus titled, 'The English Circus'.

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

Miss Cashmore Sport Act Poster, c1900

 Item
Reference code: 178R57.1
Scope and Contents

Colour poster of Martha Cashmore performing in a horse pulled car with dogs. Printed by Andreasen & Lachmann, Copenhagen.

Dates: c1900
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Lulu Adams Collection

Monographs and Research Material, c1860 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B20
Scope and Contents

Monographs and research material on the Ohmy family.

Dates: c1860 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Monographs, Articles, Manuscripts and Research Material, c1795 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178B30
Scope and Contents

Compilation of monographs, articles, manuscripts and a range of research material about circus companies and performers in the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world by various authors, the research was mainly compiled by Hal Thomas.

Dates: c1795 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Moody Bros. Poster, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.34
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of male equestrian act doing a summer sole over a galloping horse with ringmaster in tuxido stood on the right and clown in stripy outfit stood on the left, over yellow background and orange border on the top section. Printed by Moody Bros., Regd. No. 26553, Birmingham.

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

Mr. Cooke Circus Poster, 9 November 1830

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.26
Scope and Contents Pantheon, Norwich. 12 Arabian and Hanoverian horses, country dance, Mr. Cooke on The Courier of St. Petersburgh, The Magnificent Pegasus, Miss Emiline Margaretta on The Countess of Lilliput or the Fair old Maid of 1725 comical equestrian act, Mr. Smith with Burmese twin ponies act, Mr. Williams' leaping acrobatic act, Master Alfred Cooke's on The Playful Zephyr equestrian act, Mons. Hengler on sigle tightrope act, Protean Nondescript gymnastic act, Brentford Election comedy act. Black type...
Dates: 9 November 1830
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Posters / Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian Circus Posters

Mr. Ducrow as the Courier of St. Petersburgh Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V11.17
Scope and Contents

Woodcut on paper published by R. Lloyd and G. Skelt. Black and white illustration of a man in uniform riding standing up on five horses and carrying seven flags.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Original Artwork

Newsome's Grand Hippodrome Circus Programme, Friday 26 December 1873 - Wednesday 7 January 1874

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.19
Scope and Contents Victoria Street, Liverpool. Mdlle. Emma and Mr. Fredericks equestrian act, Mr. Ducrow equestrian act, Mr. Sippell clown, Signor Andrea equestrian act, Mr. Patterson jester, Miss Virginia Coralie Newsome, Miss Ella Bertha Newsome, Miss Pauline Newsome, Miss Annie Bianca, Miss Lillie Meers, Miss Marguerita Fredericks, Miss Henrietta Bartman, Miss Jane Williams, Miss Lewis, Master Nieman, Master Johnson, Miss Cooper, Miss Robinson, Mr. J. Newsome, Mr. Meers and Mr. Harvie in Cinderella or the...
Dates: Friday 26 December 1873 - Wednesday 7 January 1874
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection / Programmes / Early Circus Programmes

Newspaper Cuttings and Scapbooks, 1838 - 2007

 Series
Reference code: 178G21
Scope and Contents

A collection of newspaper cuttings on circus, circus proprietors and performers and scrapbooks containing newspaper cuttings, posters, programmes and other items of ephemera, covering mainly British circuses and venues such as Belle Vue and also some international circuses.

Dates: 1838 - 2007
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

Original Artwork, 1892 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178V15
Scope and Contents

Various items of orginal artwork.

Dates: 1892 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Sanger Circus Collection

Original Artwork, c1800 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178V11
Scope and Contents

Original works of art including artists' prints, drawings, watercolours and paintings, and designs for circus posters.

Dates: c1800 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Circus Friends Association Collection

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