Printed Ephemera — 1875
Poster for the Royal Surrey Gardens, Kennington
Bill printed with a programme of events due to take place at the Royal Surrey Gardens during May 1875. Events and attractions listed include 'A Grand Panoramic View of Old London', music and concerts including military band concerts, a Grand Comic Festival, 'Manders Managerie', and firework displays.
The Royal Surrey Gardens in Kennington, were created in 1831 from the grounds of the Walworth Manor House by Edward Cross. He built a large domed glass conservatory to house his menagerie of animals (including lions, tigers, giraffes and even a gorilla) and held concerts and re-enactments in the gardens. By 1856 the animals had been sold and the Surrey Music hall was built and the gardens landscaped. Capable of seating 12,000 people it was the largest venue in London, however it was destroyed by fire in 1861.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- Z4295
- Object name:
- Poster for the Royal Surrey Gardens, Kennington
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- Production date:
- 1875
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 292 mm, W 458 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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