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Poney Race at Astley's Amphitheatre

Print
late eighteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

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Object type
TitlePoney 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34cm
  • Width: 34.1cm
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Place depicted
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.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.3760-2013

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Record createdSeptember 19, 2013
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