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'Entrance to Astley's Theatre in 1820', (c1878). Creator: Unknown.

'Entrance to Astley's Theatre in 1820', (c1878). Creator: Unknown.

2-699-476 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'Entrance to Astley's Theatre in 1820', (c1878). Philip Astley, the 'father of modern circus', opened his Amphitheatre at Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, south London, in 1777. The amphitheatre mixed circus with theatre, having a circus ring attached to a stage and featuring daredevil horseback riding. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, And Its Places. The Southern Suburbs, Volume VI, by Edward Walford. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., London, Paris & New York, c1878]

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
After
  1. William Henry Prior: British: Artist, painter
People Related
  1. Edward Walford: British: Writer
  2. Philip Astley: British: Acrobat, showman
Picture Type
  1. Landscape
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Lambeth Lambeth

  1. 51 30 00 N , 000 09 00 W
Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Performing Arts

Artistic Representations Landscapes

Locations & Buildings Other

History & Politics Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3912x5262
File Size : 60,308kb

Aliases

  1. 0580061573
  1. 2-699-476
  1. 2699476
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