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Posters for the Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead, 1898 (litho)
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Posters for the Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead, 1898 (litho)
XJF448219 Posters for the Argyle Theatre of Varieties, Birkenhead, 1898 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Originally a music hall, the Argyle Theatre in Birkenhead was famous, under the management of Denis J. Clarke (d.1934), for fostering new music hall talent and in 1896 exhibited some of the earliest motion pictures seen in Britain; The programmes advertised here would have run for the duration of the week; ); English, out of copyright
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Ben Nevis Birkenhead Dodd Music Hall Chas Griff Milner Will Mitcham
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This black and white lithograph takes us back to the vibrant world of entertainment in 19th century Britain. The image showcases a collection of posters for the renowned Argyle Theatre of Varieties in Birkenhead, captured in 1898 by an anonymous English School artist. Originally a music hall, the Argyle Theatre was managed by Denis J. Clarke, who had a knack for nurturing new talent and pushing boundaries. In fact, it was at this very venue that some of the earliest motion pictures were exhibited in Britain back in 1896. The posters on display here offer a glimpse into the diverse range of acts that graced the stage during that time. From Tom and Lillie English to Queenie Randall, Mr. Dave Hallie to Lily Lever, Rhodes and Conley to Ben Nevis - each name evokes curiosity about their performances and contributions to this era's entertainment scene. The programmes advertised on these posters would have run throughout an entire week, promising audiences nights filled with laughter, awe-inspiring feats, beautiful melodies, and mesmerizing spectacles. As we admire this print from a private collection today, we are transported back to Victorian times when music halls were bustling hubs of amusement and escape from everyday life. This artwork serves as a testament not only to the rich history of British entertainment but also as a reminder that even over a century later, these performers' legacies continue to captivate our imagination.
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