Astley's Royal Amphitheatre Programme, c1800 - 1899
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 Petite Equestrians, Eugene Godolphin, Adelaide, Ada and the baby rider Frederick Cooke in Glittering King of the Air or Shining Herald of Aurora, Mare Raven, Court Jester or Dance of Follies, Mr. Boswell, comedian, Mr. C. Stonette and his dog Hector, comedian, ringmasters Messrs. Alfred Cooke, W. Barlow and Widdicomb. Black type on white background describing the acts of the enactments and listing performers and other acts. Printed by J. W. Peel, Printer to the Establishment, 74 New Cut, Lambeth, Nine Doors from Cornwall Road, 2p.p.
Dates
- Creation: c1800 - 1899
Creator
- Circus Friends Association of Great Britain (Established 1934) (Organisation)
- Astley's Amphitheatre (1773 - 1891) (Organisation)
Conditions Governing Access
Items are available to view by appointment in the NFCA reading room
Conditions Governing Use
Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material
Extent
1 Item(s) ; 510mm x 378mm (open)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Catalogued according to type
Repository Details
Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository
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