Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 18-19)
These pages from the programme feature Captain Fleming's Sea-Lions. The opposite page is an advert, after the "Greatest Show on Earth" it is suggested you follow it with the greatest treat of the day ...
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 20-21)
On these pages from the circus programme we have a piece on "the guv'nor" Billy Smart himself. The right hand page focuses on the Polar Bears and Racing Camels.
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 22-23)
Behind the scenes at the circus showing the 250 kilowatt power station which literally kept the circus going. The lower picture shows Billy Smart Junior and Mrs Davidd Smart with celebrity visitors Gabrielle ...
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 2-3)
These pages include an introduction by the Smart's. Founder Billy Smart along with presumably his sons David, Ronald and Billy Junior. Billy endorses the suitability of Bingley Hall for his circus.
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 4-5)
The circus was visited by several distinguished visitors on the Scottish tour of the previous year, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with their two boys and, perhaps most notably, Father Christmas.
Billy Smart's Circus 1954 at Bingley Hall (pages 6-7)
A page showcasing the zebras and the Billy Smart's zoo which accompanied the circus. On the facing pafe there is a profile of the Five Fellars who were a low-wire trapeze act.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad Street
The second Repertory Theatre in Birmingham was opened in 1971. Its predecessor is known as "The Old Rep" and can be found on Station Street. Over the years the "New Rep" on Broad Street has played host ...
Birmingham Show, Perry Barr Park
Held in September 1985.
Black Expressions Theatre Group
This was one of the first black theatre groups set up in the area. They used to meet at the top of Villa Road
Boy Soprano killed - Alfred Toy of Monument Road
This cutting is taken from the Sunday Mercury and concerns the sad death of Ladywood Soprano, Alfred Toy. The article reads:
The funeral of Master Alfred Toy, who lived at 48 Monument Road,and who was ...
Brighter Birmingham 1942 leaflet, cover.
Cover of a leaflet promoting events held in Birmingham in June 1942.
Includes gymnastic and dancing displays by pupils from Camden Street School and Osler Street Senior Girls School.
Brighter Birmingham 1942 leaflet, page 1.
A leaflet promoting events held in Birmingham in June 1942.
Includes gymnastic and dancing displays by pupils from Camden Street School and Osler Street Senior Girls School.
Brighter Birmingham 1942 leaflet, page 1.
A leaflet promoting events held in Birmingham in June 1942.
Includes gymnastic and dancing displays by pupils from Camden Street School and Osler Street Senior Girls School.
Brighter Birmingham 1943 leaflet, page 1.
page 1 of 4 of this events leaflet produced by Birmingham City Council in the summer of 1943.
The idea was to provide entertainment in public areas to help alleviate wartime stress for the people of ...
Brighter Birmingham 1943 leaflet, page 14
Page 4 of this entertainments leaflet for July 1943. This page gives details of special announcements such as
Costs of tickets for plays in the park.
And additional events;
Cycle runs
Gymkhana shows
Music ...
Brighter Birmingham 1943 leaflet, page 2.
Page 2 of this 1943 leaflet which features events held in Kings Heath Park, Kingstanding, Lightwoods Park, Muntz Park, Northfield Park and Pype Hayes Park.
Brighter Birmingham 1943 leaflet, page 3.
Page 3 of this 1943 entertainments leaflet. Featuring events in July held in Rookery Park, Rowheath Garden Club, Small Heath Park, Sparkhill Park, Summerfield Park, Ward End Park.
Brigitte Winsor: Birmingham Carnival 2003
Selection of photographs of the Birmingham Carnival by Brigitte Winsor.
Lead photograph features Francesca Jarvis, winner of the title of Birmingham Carnival Queen 2003.