Poney Race at Astley's Amphitheatre
Print
late eighteenth century (printed)
late eighteenth century (printed)
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Print showing a Pony race at Astley's Amphitheatre, late eighteenth century.
This amphitheatre was located in Westminster Bridge, near Lambeth. It was opened in circa 1773 by Philip Astley (closing down briefly after a fire in 1794). The amphitheatre mixed circus with theatre, having a circus ring attached to a stage and was renowned for its historical military and equestrian dramas, which it continued to produce until its destruction in 1895.
This amphitheatre was located in Westminster Bridge, near Lambeth. It was opened in circa 1773 by Philip Astley (closing down briefly after a fire in 1794). The amphitheatre mixed circus with theatre, having a circus ring attached to a stage and was renowned for its historical military and equestrian dramas, which it continued to produce until its destruction in 1895.
Object details
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| Title | Poney Race at Astley's Amphitheatre (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Print showing a Pony race at Astley's Amphitheatre, late eighteenth century |
| Physical description | Print showing a Pony race at Astley's Amphitheatre. |
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| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
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| Summary | Print showing a Pony race at Astley's Amphitheatre, late eighteenth century. This amphitheatre was located in Westminster Bridge, near Lambeth. It was opened in circa 1773 by Philip Astley (closing down briefly after a fire in 1794). The amphitheatre mixed circus with theatre, having a circus ring attached to a stage and was renowned for its historical military and equestrian dramas, which it continued to produce until its destruction in 1895. |
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| Accession number | S.3760-2013 |
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| Record created | September 19, 2013 |
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