Miscellaneous Census, Baptisms, Burials, etc.


1841 Census

Jail Lane, Halifax, Yorkshire, 1841
William Cooke, 30, Scotland, riding master
Mary Ann Cooke, 30
William Hy Cooke, 7
John William Cooke, 5
Kate Constance Cooke, 7 months
Henrietta Spicer, 60
William Barlows, 13

Smithfield Caravans, Birmingham, 1841
Wombwell, male, head, 30, showman
Wombwell, female, 20
Chittock, male, 45, showman
Chittock, male, 18
Chittock, male, 20
Chittock, female, 20
Chittock, male 14
Chittock, male, 30
Chittock, female, 20

Caravans, Rayleigh, Essex, 1841

James Middleton, 36, traveller
Mary Middleton, wife, 35
Lenora Middleton, daughter, 14
Harriet Middleton, daughter, 9
Alfred Middleton, son, 7
Sarah Middleton, daughter, 6
Levinia Middleton, daughter, 4,
Edwin Middleton, son, 1 month

Thomas Macklin, 40, stall keeper, born in county
Alice Macklin, wife, 40,  born in county
Thomas Macklin, son, 5,  born in county
Eleanor Macklin, daughter, 8 months,  born in county

James Chipperfield, head, 37, traveller, not born in county
Harriet Chipperfield, wife, 39, not born in county
James Chipperfield, son, not born in county
Mary Chipperfield, daughter, not born in county

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall, 1841
(Ho 107/148)
William Rose, 25, showman
Henry Doughty, 15, showman

Jail Street, Parish of St. Peter, Sandwich, Kent, 1841
Thomas Dusben, 70, show m, Kent
Henry Dusben, 8, Ireland
William Buddendon, 70, show asst, Kent

The Butchery, Parish of St. Mary's, Sandwich, Kent, 1841
John Manning, 40, Showman, not Kent
Ann Davis, 60, not Kent
George Davis, 55, not Kent
Aaron Compadon, 25, musician, not Kent
Lawrence Canopy, 20, musician, not Kent

Boarding House, Parish of St. Mary's, Sandwich Kent, 1841
John Manning, Showman
Joseph Chapman, 35, bearman, not born kent
Sarah Chapman, 30, not born Kent

1851 Census

Thomas Yelding, Head M M 54 Traveller Exhibition Hull 1851  Rita
Ann Yelding, Wife M F 51 Traveller's Wife Walworth 1851
Elizabeth Yelding, Dau S F 28 Deaf & Dumb Walworth 1851
Henry Yelding, Son S M 17 Traveller's Son Walworth 1851
Harriet Yelding, Dau S F 8 Cheshunt  1851

Plymouth, Devon, 1851
John Brown, 50, Norwich, Norfolk, showman
Priscilla Brown, 46, Maldon, Ireland

Liverpool, Lancashire, 1851
John Turner, professor of music, Birmingham (ref 565A 2182/3)
Barkham Cony, actor, Isle of Ely (ref 10A 2184/1)
Elizabeth Cony, Scotland
Thomas Cony, pantomimist, London
Richard Pilliam, theatrical artist, American (ref 551 2182/3)
Richard Pilliam jr, Liverpool
Edward Dyas, theatre performer, Birmingham (ref 38 2183/1)
Edward Dyas jr, scholar, Chester
John E Jones, Deptford, comedian (ref 400 2183/12)
Mary A Jones, actress, Southampton
John Jones jr, London
Mary Jones jr, scholar, London
William Jones, scholar, Leeds
Mary Williams, travelling hawker, Liverpool (ref 779A 2179/4)
Charles Washington, travelling hawker, Ireland
Thomas Davie, harlequin, London (ref 89A 2184/1)
Samuel Shelford, punch showman, London (ref 144 2176/1)

Liverpool, Lancashire, 1851
Mary Shelford, wife, Shordlin, Yorks
John Shelford, assistant punch showman, Birmingham
Samuel Shelford, son, Liverpool
Sarah Shelford, scholar, Preston
William Shelford, scholar, Chester

Travelling Caravans, Dallam Lane, Warrington, Lancashire, 1851
Robert Williams, head, 50, showman, Warrington
Mary (Buckley) Williams, 50, showman's wife, Warrington

Robert Williams, head, 33, showman, Warrington
Ellen (Stockton) Williams, 33, showman's wife, Warrington
Sarah Williams, 15, daughter, Warrington
Margaret Williams, 7, daughter, Warrington
Robert Williams, 2, son, Warrington
Thomas Williams, 1, son, Warrington

Bourne, Lincoln, 1851
John Fiddy, 20, Shoreditch, equestrian

Market Place, Bourne, Lincoln, 1851
William Hannerford, 32, unmarried, London, equestrian
Edmund Hanneford, brother, 23, unmarried, London, equestrian
Thomas Ley, servant, 16, Nottingham
William Rice, servant, 18, Cambridge

118 High Street, St. Peter at Gowt, Lincoln, 1851 
(H0 107/2105, Folio 190)
George Herrick, head, 31, engine driver, Westboro
Elizabeth Herrick, wife, 35, Bradmore, Notts
Jane Herrick, dau, scholar, Nottingham
Emma Herrick, dau, 9, Nottingham
George Herrick, son, 7, Nottingham
Frederick Herrick, son, 5, Derby
Eliza Herrick, dau, 4, Lincoln
Peter Herrick, son, 1, Lincoln

274 High St, White Swan, St. Martin, Lincoln, 1851 
William Thompson, lodger, 46, travelling musician, Dereham, Norfolk
Lydia Thompson, lodger, musician's wife, Shere, Surrey
Ann Thompson, lodger, 13, musician's daughter, Middlesex

High Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, 1851
William Radford, lodger, 47, Gloucester St. George, travelling musician
Juletta Radford, lodger, 40, Gloucester St. George
John Radford, son, 16, Gloucester St. Georgemuscian
George Radford, son, 12, Cheltenham

Spittlegate, Lincolnshire, 1851
Joseph  Mees,  40, Traveller on way to Stamford Derby
Catherine Mees,  40, Traveller on way to Stamford Belper
Sophia  Feeling, 22, Traveller on way to Stamford Ashbourne

Shoreditch, Middlesex, 1851
William White, 50, Bury St Edmund
Arraminth White, 40, Bradfield, Suffolk
Frederick Silviter, step son, 30, Birmingham, equestrian
Mary Ann Siviter, daughter, 22, Bury St Edmund, equestrian

Show Vans, St. Paul, Shadwell, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, 1851
(HO107/1550/2d/240/17/73)
George Biddall, head, 51, Iven, Buckinghamshire, showman (Van #1)
Hannah Biddall, wife, 43, Newnham, Oxfordshire
Rose Biddall, daughter, 16, Mile End New Town
William Biddall, son, 12, Wivenhoe, Essex
Samuel Biddall, son, 8, Lambeth, Surrey
Mary Biddall, daughter, Somersham, Essex
George Biddall, son, Cambridgeshire
John Emberson, head, 20, St. Georges East, Middlesex, travels with show (Van #2)
George Emberson, brother, 15, St. Georges East
William Pullen, head, 46, Shoreditch, Middlesex, travels with show (Van #3)
Elizabeth Pullen, wife, 40, Bulverhide, Sussex
Sarah Pullen, daughter, 15, Shoreditch
James Pullen, son, 8, Shoreditch
Mary Pullen, daughter, 4, Shoreditch
William Pullen, head, 23, Haggerston, Middlesex, travels with show (Van #4)
Susan Pullen, wife, 20, Spitalfields
Henry Sperman, brother, 14, Sitalfields, weaver

Caravan, Lord Street, Preston, Lancashire, 1851
HO107/2267/447/31
William CROCKETT, head, 41, traveller, London
Sarah CROCKETT, 27, wife, traveller, Bridgewater, Somerset
Sarah CROCKETT, 9, daughter, traveller, Abergavenny, Monmouth
Caroline CROCKETT, 5, daughter, traveller, London
Amelia CROCKETT, 10 wks, daughter, traveller, Rochdale

37 Mile End Rd, Tower Hamlets, Mile End Old Town, London, 1851   HO107/1553/267/33
Henry FRANCIS, head, 35, Traveller Tobacconist, Poplar Middlesex
Caroline FRANCIS, wife, 28, St George’s East Middlesex
Alfred GLUCKERT, nephew, 4, Stepney Middlesex
Henry WHITEMAN, head, 40, Tobacconist, Norfolk
Louisa WHITEMAN, sister, 15, Servant, Bedminster, Bristol
Caroline FELTON, lodger, 32, Tobacconist, Middlesex

38 Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, Mile End Old Town, London, 1851  HO107/1553/267/33
William PACKWOOD, head, 52, Victualer, Middlesex
Sophia PACKWOOD, wife, 54, Middlesex

King Henry Grove, Tower Hamlets, Mile End Old Town, 1851
HO107/1553/267/33
George SANGER, head, 21, Equestrian, Berkshire
Ellen SANGER, wife, 20, London
William WHEATLEY, head, 59, Traveller, Northampton
Hannah WHEATLEY, wife, 66, Surrey Rotherhithe
Joseph MULLETT, head, 24, Traveller, Stepney Middlesex
Thomas MULLETT, brother, 22, Traveller, Stepney Middlesex
William MULLETT, brother, 20, Traveller, Stepney Middlesex
Charles MULLETT, brother 17, Traveller, Stepney Middlesex
John SANGER, head, 30, Comedian, Bristol
Elizabeth SANGER, wife, 23, Durham
James SANGER, son, 10wks, Durham
N.K., a friend, artist, 45, Newcastle

Youngs Field, Tower Hamlets, Mile End Old Town, 1851
HO107/1553/13/268/34
James GARNETT, head, 61, Travelling Exhibitionist, Sheffield Yorkshire
Martha GARNETT, wife, 70, London Middlesex
Martha A GARNETT, daughter, 45, London Middlesex
Richard HUNTER, head, 52, Traveller
1851 cont.

Upper Marsh, Lambeth Church, Surrey, 1851
(HO107/1571 25 511 37)
James Hemming, 51, Birmingham, tailor
Sarah Hemming, 39, Liverpool
Mary A Hemming, 23, Birmingham, dress maker
Harring Hemming, 19, Birmingham, professor of dance
Hannah Hemming, 10, Birmingham, equestrian
James Hemming, 14, Birmingham, equestrian
Jane Hemming, 6, Birmingham, equestrian
Richard Hemming, 17, Birmingham, equestrian
Susan Hemming, 12, Brimingham, equestrian
William E Hemming, 1, Birmingham

Garbett St., Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, 1851
RUSSELL Henry, Lodger, Mar, 28, Equestrian, b Shrewsbury

Mill Street, Birmingham, Wariwickshire, 1851
Henery Conner, 28, Dublin, Ireland, equestrian
Mary Conner, 28, Dublin, equestrian
Elizabeth Conner, 1 year 3 months, Dublin
Richard Conner, 3, Dublin
William Conner, 5, Dublin

Mill Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, 1851
Edmond Jackson, 34, London, equestrian
Elizabeth Jackson, 26, Dorset, Weymouth
Adelaide Jackson, 4, Penrith, Cumberland

Northgate Court, Bradford, Yorkshire, 1851
(HO107/2308/9/163/8)
William Tyers (?), lodger, 35, Sheffield, Yorkshire, equestrian at Circus
Ann Tyers, lodger, 24, Randby, Lincolnshire
Matilda Tyers, lodger, 17, Gramestone, Norfolk
Mary Ann Tylers, lodger, 12, Knaresbro, Yorkshire
Henry Hengler, lodger, 67, Lambeth, Surrey, riding master
Jane Hengler, lodger, 61, Dublin, Ireland
Eliza Frowde, lodger, 16, Southsea, Hampshire, millner

Market Place, Bradford, Yorkshire, 1851
(HO107/2308/9/172/27)
Charles Hengler, lodger, 29, Cambridge, Canada, riding master
Mary Ann Hengler, lodger, 23, Hackney, Middlesex
Susannah Hengler, lodger, 3, Coventry, Warwickshire
Jenny Hengler, lodger, 2, Lewes, Sussex
Alford Hengler, lodger, 2 months, Bradford, Yorkshire
Rosina Hengler, lodger, 27, Lambeth, Surrey

Wales

Shows at Beast Market, Wrexham Regis, Denbighshire, 1851
(HO107/2503 4c 497 48)

Samuel Hudson, head, 40, Birmingham, proprietor of collection of waxwork (waxworks show)
Mary Hudson, wife, 41, Sunderland, Durham
William Hudson, son, 15, Hide, Cheshire, musician
Samuel Street, nephew, 10, Newall, Derbyshire, musician
Thomas Stokell, servant, 24, Malton, Yorkshire

Henry Williams, head, 21, Warrington, proprietor mechanical exhibition (show)
Martha Williams, wife, 20, Warrington
Joseph Williams, son, 13, Warrington
Henry Williams, son, 2, Warrington

Elizabeth Gregory, head, 64, Modbury, Devon, exhibition of arts (show)
Thomas Gregory, son, 26, Wellington, Somerset
Mary Russell, daughter, 41, Norwich, Norfolk, assistant
John Russell, grandson, 12, Somerset, scholar
Susan Russell, 10, grand-daughter, Edinburgh, Scotland, scholar
Thomas Russell, servant, 18, Lane End, Staffordshire

Richard Kays, head, 30, Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorgan, proprietor of Theatre of Arts (show)
Ann Kays, wife, 30, Westminster, London
Thomas Kays, son, 8, Merthyr
Jane Kays, daughte, 6, Bristol, Somerset
James Kays, son, 4, Hale, Cornwall
Elizabeth Kays, daughter, 1 1/2, St. Day, Cornwall
William Newsome, head, 28, Westminster, London
Mary Newsome, wife, 20, Dublin, Ireland

John Hurlby, 32, head, Inkley, Leicestershire, exhibition of living curiosities (show)
Mary Ann Hurlby, wife, 26, Thire Green, Lancashire
William Hurlby, son, 2 1/2, Leicester, Leicestershire

George Haggar, head, 40, Great Bromley, Essex, Theatre of Arts (show)
Ann Haggar, 35, wife, South Wales Carmarthen
Charles Blysed, nephew, 16, Stanford, Lincolnshire, assistant
Issac Williams, assistant, 30, Abergafeni, Monmouthshire

Patrick Murphy, 28, head, Dublin, Ireland, exhibition of waxworks (show)
John Murry, 27, servant, Africa Dristiandearonke?

Riverside, Corlannau, Glamorgan 1851 (Ref.H.O107/2462)                                                                        
Elizabeth Austin, lg, m, 30, show woman, Swansea
Hannah Austin, lg, 11, show woman, Swansea
James Austin, lg, 4, Cardiff
Margaret Austin, lg, 6m

Morris Crt, South Caedraw, Glamorgan, 1851 (Ref. H.O. 107/2458)
Evan Williams, hd, 50, traveller huckster, GLA
Mary Williams, w, 32, traveller huckster, GLA
Catharine Williams, da, 2

New Street, Neath, Glamorgan, 1851 (Ref H.0.107/2463)
Edward Wigelsworth, visitor, 37, travels with a Diorama, East Retford, Nottinghamshire
Elizabeth Wigelsworth, w, 30, Newport, SAL
Jane Wigelsworth, dau, 5, Spilsby, LIN
Martha Wigelsworth, 4, dau, Brampton, CIL
Thomas Wigelsworth, u, 33, artist to Diorama, East Retford, Nottinghamshire
Joseph Wigelsworth, u, 31, Musician

45 Princes Street, Swansea, Glamorgan, 1851 (Ref HO 107/2466)
Charles Bell, lodger, unmarried, 22, traveller with Panorama, Bath., Somerset

Waterloo Street, Swansea, Glamorgan, 1851 (Ref. HO 107/2466)
Thomas Dunn, lg, 28, comedian, Lambeth, SRU

22 Union Street, Swansea, Glamorgan, 1851 (Ref. HO 107/2466)
Frederick Caser, Visitor, 32, theatrical, Edinburgh, Scotland
Ann Caser, wi, 42, Williton, Somerset
John Caser, son, Minehead, Somerset
Kate Caser, dau, 2, Barnstaple, Devon

22 Caroline St, St. Mellows, Monmouth, 1851
William Davies, head, 40, traveller, Manchester
Elizabeth Davies, wife, 42, Liverpool

169 Belle Vue St, Llanfedw, Glamorgan, 1851
Mrs. Gompeatz, 36, wife of artist, London
Ann Gompeatz, 16,  Lambeth
Kate Gompeatz, 15, Newcastle upon Tyne

High St., Cyfarthfa, Glamorgan, 1851
Elizabeth Jackolete, lodger, 22, artist, Aberdeen
Joseph Jackolete, 26, Bristol
John Jackolete, 3 months, Tavistock
Henry Smith, lodger, 32, Traveller, Bilston
Sarah Smith, 22, Ruabon

96 Great Frederick St., St. Mellons, Glamorgan, 1851
Ann Chapman, lodger, artists wife, 48, Monmouth
Wm Henry Chapman, lodger, 20 artist, unmarried

Bush Row, Baglan Lower, Glamorgan, 1851
William Kid, 54, artist, Arbroath, Scotland (wife's s. father)

Scotland

Saltmarket, Glasgow St Mary, Lanark, 1851
William Adams, Kilmarnoch, Ayrshire, 30, comedian
Charlotte Adams, 27
Margaret Adams, Glasgow, months old
James C Hunter, 30, scene painter
Elenor Hunter, 22
Charles H Hurst, 13, acrobat
Elisabeth Hurst, Kilmuir, Angust, 2
Margaret Walsh, 12, servant

1911 Census

Doon East Townland, North Kerry, Killehenny, Ireland, 1911
John Williams, head, 32, travelling showman, born Birmingham
Esther Williams, 30, Manchester
Violet, daughter, 6, Bantry, Co. Cork
Mary Ellen, 2, Mullingar, Co. West Meath
John, 2, Ballincarrig, Co. West Meath
Liliam, 6 weeks, Ballybunion

19, Wolff Street, Victoria, Co. Down, Ireland, 1911
Edward Hanniford, 42, head, circus proprietor, London
Lizzie Hanniford, 41, wife, circus proprietor, High Walker, Newcastle,
Edward Hanniford, son, 19, circus equestrian, Barnsley, Yorks
Elizabeth Hanniford, daughter, 17, circus equestrian, Shaftesbury
George Hanniford, son, 16, circus equestrian, Keighley, Yorks
Rossana Gibbs, widow, 39, dressmaker, Birmingham
Robert Scott, 35, married, equestrian, Upper Mills, Derbyshire
Peter Fennessy, labourer, 36, single, Limerick
Ronald McGregor, 30, single, decorative artist, London, agnostic
Robert McCormick, 19, single, labourer, Belfast
Charles Laurence, 49, single, circus artiste, Manchester
James Murphy, 23, single, groom, Belfast
George Wilson, 30, single, circus artiste, Middleston
John Rose, 25, widower, jockey, Cambridge
James Maker, 21, single, chauffeur, Joley

15, Shore Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland, 1911
John Duffy, head, 34, circus performer
Mary Ellen White, 34, wife, circus performer, Renfrewshire, Scotland,
John Duffy, son, 9
James Duffy, son, 8

16, Shore Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland, 1911
James Candlish, head, 32, circus performer, Scotland
Lizzie Candlish, wife, 32, circus performer, Scotland
Annie Candlish, daughter, 3, Scotland

17, Shore Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland, 1911
Annie Duffy, head, 57, widow, circus performer, London
James Duffy, son, 28, circus performer, London
Tommy Duffy, son, 30, circus performer, London
Johannah Cosnett, 24, servant, married, circus performer
Michael Cosnett, 2, London

18, Shore Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland, 1911
Arthur Wilson, head, 33, circus performer, Lancashire
Phyllis Duffy, wife, 33, circus performer, Birmingham
Phyllis Wilson, daughter, 9, circus performer, Midlothian, Scotland
Annie Wilson, daughter, 7, South Africa
Martha Wilson, daughter, 5, Wicklow
James William Wilson, son, 2, Antrim


Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials 

Baptism: Cardiff:  Michael son of Thomas WILLIAMS, showman, and Ann, 9 July 1823

Baptism: Penarth, Wales:  Thomas James son of Henry BUTCHER, showman, and Caroline, 17 July1864  (from Bristol)

Baptisms: St Peter's Church, Church Street, Liverpool:  Amelia Edith, daughter of Amelia and Henry GERRETTIE  (gymnast), residing at West Derby Road, born 6 May 1874, baptized on 27 May 1874

Baptism: Ash next Sandwich, Kent:  LEE, John, son of Thomas and Sarah, Showman, born 27 Sep 1880, baptised on 3 Oct 1880.

Birth:  JEWELL, Dec 11th. The wife of Jesse Jewell of a son. Mother and child doing well. (The Era: 15 December 1900)  

Births: Brampton, Derbyshire: William BELL, born 27 Sept 1926, son of Averilda and William Bell, travelling showman, residing Rodney Yard

Birth: Brampton, Derbyshire: William Robert WOOD, born 1 May 1931, son of Florence Ivy and William Wood, fair showman, residing 4 Tuxford Walk Nottingham

Burial:  Westbury on Severn:  20 Jan 1893, John BELLAMY, 85, formerly of Stanway, died at Cardiff: Who for many years has travelled the Country with Architectural models made of cork, and is said to have been the oldest Showman in England

Burial: Stanhope: William Henry HAMMOND, aged 7 months, of caravan on Market Place on 12 September 1899

Marriage: Christ Church, Spitalfields: 14 June 1855, Peter DITZEL, 23, bachelor, traveller, Brick Lane, son of Philip Ditzel, musician. Mary Ann CUNNINGHAM, 18, spinster, Brick Lane, daughter of John Cunningham, hawker. Witnesses Albert Ditzel and Ann Ditzel.

Marriage: October 15, 1952, Parish Church, Newbury Berks. Richard PETTIGROVE, general dealer, son of James Britton Pettigrove, licensed hawker. Charlotte FROST, daughter of  Thomas Yelding, traveller.

Marriage:  Polly (Mary Ann) Lee, daughter of Thomas LEE, married Richard PETTIGROVE, 1892, Canterbury Kent.  Son George Pettigrove was born March 1896.

Marriage: 30 January 1901, 1 Greyfriars Place, in the District of Saint Giles in the City of Edinburgh. John Duffy, showman, bachelor, 24, residing St. Stephens Street, Edinburgh, son of John Duffy, circus proprietor and Ann Duffy (Sylvester). Mary Ellen White, spinster, 24, residing same place, daughter of Joseph White, entertainment proprietor, deceased and Elizabeth White (Day). Warrant of Sherriff Substitute of the Lothians and Peeble dated 30 January 1901. By Declaration in presence of William Wood and Sarah Harris.

Marriage: 8 December 1902, St. John’s United Freechurch, Bathgate. William Wood, showman, bachelor, residing 20 Engine Street, Bathgate, son of Thomas Wood, showman and Margaret Wood (Campbell). Sarah Harris, spinster, 26, residing Engine Street, daughter William Harris, showman and Polly Harris (Wright). Witnesses Thomas Day and Annie Harris.

Last Will & Testament: Charles WILSON, travelling showman of Peckham in the County of Surry, dated 23 August 1805. Wife Margaret and son John.  Witnessed by Mary Rix and Martha Millor.

Probate:  25 April 1878: The will of Conrad otherwise John STUDT, late of Cardiff in the County of Glamorgan, Travelling Showman who died 9 July 1877 at Penarth Road, Cardiff was proved at the Principal Registry by Catherine Studt of 5 Willow Street, Swansea inthe said County.

Alice Isabel Sykes,  born 28 May 1907 in a van, Elvington Green nr York, daughter of Thomas Clifford Sykes, travelling showman, (York Archives: Vacination book for York and District:letter sent to mother 28 June 1907).
Miscellaneous Records

Francis Bailey , steam circus proprietor, Victoria Rd, Battersea (Kelly's London Suburban Directory, 1896, p 1005) (Kelly's London Suburban Directory, 1901, p 525, 1104)

James A. Bailey, circus proprietor, 443 Strand W.C. (Post Office London Directory, 1899, p 880)

James Chipperfield, travelling showman, at Llangefni for passing through a turnpike gate without paying a toll. Ordered to pay £1 plus 14/- costs forthwith or be imprisoned at H.M.P. Carnarvon for one month hard labour (Summary Conviction: May 28, 1888: Anglesey Quarter Sessions)

Clark & Sons, circus proprietors (steam), Holbeach (Kelly’s Directory of Lincolnshire, 1896)

Patrick Collins, showman, Marine Prominade, New Brighton (Kelly’s Directory of Cheshire, 1914)

John Ethbridge, showman, 2 Hughes buildings, St. Mary's gate, Birkenhead (Gore's Directory of Liverpool & Birkenhead, 1900)

Robert Fossett, circus proprietor, Ravensthorpe (Kelly's Directory of Northamptonshire, 1906, p 280)

Robert Fossett  circus proprietor, Ravensthorpe (Kelly's Directory of Northamptonshire, 1910)

Robert Fossett  circus proprietor, Tiffield, Towcester (Kelly's Directory of Northampshire, 1914)

John Jennings, steam circus proprietor, Commercial Road  (Gillman's Devizes Directory, 1898, 1899, 1900)

Albert Haslam, showman, 108 Milton St (Sheffield) (White's Directory of Sheffield & Rotherham, 1901)

Samuel Lock, circus proprietor, 59 Park Street, Great Grimsby (Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire, 1896, 1905 (p 267) 1909 (p145)

G. Marshall, showman, 36 Lister Ave (Post Office Bradford Directory, 1912)

Arthur Martin, travelling show propr, 223 Wilford rd (Wrights Directory of Nottingham, 1894-95)

Edwd. Paddock: circus proprietor, 2 Lawler St Litherland W (Gore's Directory of Liverpool & Birkenhead, 1900, p 1642)

George Poole, farmer and diorama proprietor, Malmesbury (Kelly’s Directory of Wilshire, 1885, 1889)

John Sanger & Sons, circus proprietors, Tanfield Stud Farm, Cheshunt (Kelly’s Directory of Essex, Herts & Middlesex, 1894, 1899)

William Swallow, travelling showman, at Holyhead for obstructing a highway. Ordered to pay 2/- plus 10/- costs (Summary Conviction: Oct. 26, 1887: Anglesey Quarter Sessions)

J. Tayleure, circus proprietor, Cardiff (Butcher's Cardiff Directory, 1880-81, p 229)

J. Tayleure, circus proprietor, 34 Stacey road, Roath (Slater's Director of N & S Wales, etc., 1880)

Travelling Showman’s Agency (Edward Youlton manager) 9 Goswell road EC (Post Office London Trades Directory, 1891)

Caneri Tremarco, showman, 73 Gerard st. W (Gore's Directory of Liverpool & Birkenhead, 1900, pt 2, p 853)

George Twigdon, circus proprietor, Dunton Bassett, Lttrwrth (Kelly's Directory of Leicestershire & Rutland, 1895, p 65, 462)

George Twigdon, circus proprietor, Dunton Bassett (Wright's Directory of Leicestershire & Rutland, 1899)

H. Waddington, showman, 102 Procter Terrace (Post Office Bradford Directory, 1912)

Smith Ward, showman, 3 Paley st, Rochford rd  (Slater's Manchester & Salford Directory, 1895)


United Van Dwellers' Protection Assocation Rule Book: 1893, 1896

1.  TITLE. The Name of the Association shall be the "United Kingdom Van Dwellers' Protection Association," hereinafter called "the Association." 

2.  OBJECTS.  The object of the Association shall be (1) to watch any attempt at legislation which is calculated to affect or interfere with the rights or business of Showmen and Van Dwellers in general, and to take such proceedings in parliamentary and other matters as may be deemed advisable; (2) to assist members with legal advice upon any matter at a nominal charge; and (3) and to establish a fund whereby pecuniary aid may be rendered on the death of a Member of the Association. 

Committee for 1893
Committee for 1896
J. W. Bostock 
J. Mumford 
J. Walker 
J. Wilmot, Senr. 
J. Wilmot, Junr. 
F. Walton 
J. Green 
W. Wright 
J. Studt 
W. Chappell 
H. Hammersley 
W. Holmes 
H. Ashington 
J. Greatorex
R. Hancock 
P. Collins 
H. Wallis 
D. Lane 
J. North 
P. Makin 
T. Payne 
J. Clayton 
W. Davies 
J. Chittock 
W. Sedgwick 
T. Hurst 
R. Newall 
W. Toft
H. Ashington 
A. B. Broughton 
J. W. Bostock 
Chas. Burgess 
Alf. Burton 
H. Cox 
Geo. Cornwell 
Thos. Clarke 
J. Cooper 
J. Danter, junr. 
J. Geoghagen 
Edmund Holland 
J. Joy 
J. North
R. Newall 
James Norman 
R. Rawlins 
Geo. Russell 
J. Simons 
Harry Studt 
John Studt 
James Shepherd 
A. Twigdon 
C. Thurston, junr. 
Chas. Whiting 
H. Wallis 
Randall Williams 
A. Waddington


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