The Courier
Saturday, October 5, 1912
Corporation Theatre Chesterfield
H. P. Littlefield's Great Sporting Acrobatic
The Derby Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, May 5, 1914
Amusements In Derby
Varieties At The Grand Theatre
There is a remarkably clever turn provided by the Littlefields, who introduce their comedy pot-pourri speciality. They are an ingenious trio, and their performance is most skilful, and was greatly enjoyed by the audience. They are clever hoop manipulators, are acrobats, and they are very good on both the tight and slack wire. They give one trick which is as clever as it is unique, so far as Derby audience is concerned. They have a revolving wire, which is kept turning by means of a stationary bicycle, and upon the wire, attired as a jockey, riding a "property" hobby horse, one of the party continues a gallop in imitation or the revolving stage race scenes. It is clever and it is also funny.
The Era
3 November, 1924
For South Africa
The Grovenor Quartette and The Littlefields sailed from Southampton on Friday the 22nd ult., per R.M.S. "Carnarvon Castle," to fulfil engagements with African Theatres, Ltd., booked by the I.V.T.A., Ltd.
THE DERBY DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tuesday, September 8, 1931
Page 3
DERBY LADY BURIED
The funeral of Mrs. E. Milner, of Macklin-street, Derby, took plave at Nottingham-road Cemetery, Derby, after a service in Christ Church, conducted by the Rev. C. M. Greenwood.
Mourners were: Mr. W. Milner (widower), Mrs Salt, Mrs. Littlefield, Mrs. Jones, Mr A. Milner, Mr. E. Milner, Mr. H. P. Littlefield, Miss I. Littlefield, Miss V. E. Wayland and Mrs H. Littlefield.
Wteaths were sent by: The widower: Mrs Salt (daughter): Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Littlefield: Mr. and Mrs. A. Milner: Mr. and Mrs. Jones: Mr. and Mrs. E. Milner: Mr. and Mrs. Wayland: Mr. and Mrs H. Littlefield, Irene, Violet and Steve: Cecil: Sam and Rene: Joan, Raymond and Brenda: Peter: Mr. and Mrs. A. Green and Rupert: neihbours and friends.
Mr. H. Wathall supervised the arrangements on behalf of Messrs. G. Wathall and Son, Derby.
Derby Evening Telegraph
Tuesday, November 28, 1933
Derby Stage Stars
"The Littlefields" Playing In Their Home Town
Mr. and Mrs. Littlefield, who are appearing at the Grand Theatre, Derby, this week, under the name of "The Littlefields," have been connected with the town for many years.
They lived in Macklin-street for about 15 years, leaving five of six years sgo, and have travelled England and recently returned from a tour of South Africa and South America.
Mr. Littlefield, a native of Portsmouth married a Miss Milner, of Derby, whose stage name while at the former Palais de Danse, Derby was Irene Fields, a soubrette. The wedding took place in Derby, and for 15 years they made Derby their home town.
The daughter, Irene has followed in her parent's footsteps and taken to a theatrical life. The son, Hector, is an employee of the British Celanese Spondon. Previously he had a wireless business in Macklin-street, Derby
The Evening Telegraph
Wednesday, November 1, 1939
Gymnast Found Hanging
Death of Mr. H. P. Littlefield
Mr. Hector Prince Littlefield (64), of 28, The Hollow, Mickleover, was found hanging in the hall of his home by his wife last night. He was hanging by a rope from the banisters and efforts to revive him were unavailing.
Mr. Littlefield was well-known as a gymnast and wire-walker, but retired three years ago owing ti ill-health.
For many years he gave performances together with his wife, in Derby, at the Old Palace Theatre, the Hippodrome, the Grand Theatre, and he also appeared at Hospital Day galas in the Arboretum.
Six Weeks At Mickleover
He and his wife came to live at Mickleover from London only six weeks ago.
The District Coroner, Mr. A. N. Whiston, will hold an inquest at Mr. Littlefields's home to-morrow.
Derby Evening Telegraph
Thursday, November 2, 1939
Suffered Intense Pain
Derby Man's Mind Unbalanced
Inquest Evidence
That the pain he had suffered for years finally unbalanced his mind was the conclusion reached by Mr. A. N. Whiston, the District Coroner, at the inquest to-day at Mickleover on a 68 years-old retired variety artisit who was found hanging on Tuesday evening.
The dead man was Hector Prince Littlefield, of 28, The Hollow, Mickleover, and the Coroner returned a verdict that he "died from asphyxia due to strangulation as the result of hanging himself while the balance of his mind was disturbed."
Mr. Littlefield was well-known as a gymnast and wire walker, and given many performances in Derby.
Internal Troubles
The widow, Mrs Adelina Littlefield, stated that about eight years ago her husband developed internal troubles. He had undergone a series of operations. They went to Mickleover to live on September 20, and her husband had been attended by Dr. Burns, of Mickleover
Mrs. Littlefield said that on Tuesday evening she went to Dr. Burns's house to fetch some tablets to ease her husband's pain.
Mr. Littlefield was alone in the house during her absence, and when she returned with her sister and niece they found him hanging from the banisters in the hall.
Mrs. Violet Ethel Percival, of 14c North-avenue, Mickleover, a niece of Mr. Littlefield, gave similar evidence, and stated that she cut down the body
"Intense Pain"
Dr. Austin Burns stated that Mr. Littlefield had been his patient since he came to live at Mickleover.
"He suffered intense pain." said the doctor. "I tried to relive it, but I could not."
The doctor added that he sent Mr. Littlefield to the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary in the hope that another operation might be possible. The report from the Infirmary, however, was that the doctors did not think that much could be done.
"There is no doubt." said the doctor, "that the pain caused his mind to be unbalanced."
Police-constable L. Orme said that a small stool was found in the hall. Mr. Littlefield had apparentlt stood on this to hang himself.
