Printed Ephemera — C.1829
Handbill, flyer
Handbill or flyer announcing 'a wager' to find the most entertaining christmas theatrical production or pantomime in east London. The winner is announced on the flyer as Nelson Lee's pantomime at the City Theatre in Grub Street. Grub Street changed it name to Milton Street in 1830 and is located near the present day Moorgate.
Converted from a disused chapel the City Theatre opened in 1829 and quickly developed a reputation as an extremely 'rough' establishment. On one occasion during its short history a bottle was thrown from the gallery and hit and killed a 15 year old girl in the pit. On another occasion, during a mad dash for seats, a young drunken male fell to his death from the gallery into the pit.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- A24483
- Object name:
- handbill, flyer
- Artist/Maker:
- W. Nowell's (late Peel's) Steam Machine
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- Production date:
- c.1829
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 190 mm, L 255 mm
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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