Adelphi Collection (#2)

Pantomimes in London (engraving)
1601875 Pantomimes in London (engraving) by Crowquill, Alfred (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantomimes in London. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1853)

Clara Jecks, Royal Adelphi Theatre, London
Clara Jecks (1857-1951), English musical comedy performer, Royal Adelphi Theatre, London. 1880s

Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London. Date: circa 1900s

Christmas Pantomimes (engraving)
1610052 Christmas Pantomimes (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Pantomimes)

London: The stone bridge which once connected Mr Couttss house in the Adelphi with his bank in the strand (b / w photo)
6026870 London: The stone bridge which once connected Mr Couttss house in the Adelphi with his bank in the strand (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Bits of Old London, Old Inns (engraving)
1594737 Bits of Old London, Old Inns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bits of Old London, Old Inns)

Distribution of Prizes by HRH Prince Albert at the Society of Arts, Adelphi, Monday, 10 June 1844 (engraving)
5238310 Distribution of Prizes by HRH Prince Albert at the Society of Arts, Adelphi, Monday, 10 June 1844 (engraving) by English School

Society for the encouragement of Arts (coloured engraving)
811005 Society for the encouragement of Arts (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the Adelphi: the bridge over Durham House Street (b / w photo)
3637554 In the Adelphi: the bridge over Durham House Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Adelphi: the bridge over Durham House Street)

Dickens playbill: The Haunted Man, at Adelphi Theatre Royal
619173 Dickens playbill: The Haunted Man, at Adelphi Theatre Royal, 28th December 1848 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Adam Street, Adelphi, London (engraving)
585041 Adam Street, Adelphi, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Street, Adelphi)

The Little Theatre, One of the Exits; Entrance to Boxes (b / w photo)
3650667 The Little Theatre, One of the Exits; Entrance to Boxes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Theatre)

Plays at Some of the London Theatres (engraving)
1044710 Plays at Some of the London Theatres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plays at Some of the London Theatres)

The "Adelphi"of Terence at Westminster School, a Scene from the Epilogue (engraving)
1056840 The " Adelphi" of Terence at Westminster School, a Scene from the Epilogue (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London (engraving)
5213503 Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London, Plan, Dress-circle Level)

London on the Thames (engraving)
5213581 London on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London on the Thames. Illustration for The Builder, 25 January 1862.); © Look and Learn

Scene from the Ballet of "Alma"(engraving)
1587195 Scene from the Ballet of " Alma" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Ballet of " Alma")

Christmas Entertainments (litho)
1064158 Christmas Entertainments (litho) by Duncan, John (1866-1945) after; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

Performing Arts in London (engraving)
1106142 Performing Arts in London (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performing Arts in London)

Ibrahim Pacha at the Distribution of the Prizes of the Society of Arts, Adelphi (engraving)
1101952 Ibrahim Pacha at the Distribution of the Prizes of the Society of Arts, Adelphi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madame Sarah Bernhardt in "Hamlet"at the Adelphi (litho)
1051900 Madame Sarah Bernhardt in " Hamlet" at the Adelphi (litho) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Little Theatre, Ground Floor Plan, Basement Plan (litho)
3650669 The Little Theatre, Ground Floor Plan, Basement Plan (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Theatre, Ground Floor Plan, Basement Plan)

George Court, an alleyway from the Adelphi to the Strand (b / w photo)
3637529 George Court, an alleyway from the Adelphi to the Strand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Court)

Taking the census in London (engraving)
605213 Taking the census in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated Times (published on 13 April 1861)

John Street, Adelphi, London (engraving)
585062 John Street, Adelphi, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Street, Adelphi)

The Christmas Pantomimes, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving)
1587229 The Christmas Pantomimes, by Alfred Crowquill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Pantomimes, by Alfred Crowquill)

The Westminster Play, 1852, Epilogue to the "Adelphi"(engraving)
1618659 The Westminster Play, 1852, Epilogue to the " Adelphi" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Westminster Play, 1852)

"The Fox under the Hill, "Adelphi, "David Copperfield"(engraving)
1616512 " The Fox under the Hill, " Adelphi, " David Copperfield" (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Little Theatre, The Tea Room Lounges (b / w photo)
3650668 The Little Theatre, The Tea Room Lounges (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Theatre, The Tea Room Lounges)

A View of the Thames Looking East with the Adelphi, Somerset House
877389 A View of the Thames Looking East with the Adelphi, Somerset House, and Saint Pauls Cathedral, c.1806 (oil on panel) by Turner

Flying Sketches at the Theatres (engraving)
1059598 Flying Sketches at the Theatres (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Sketches at the Theatres)

A Performance of the "Adelphi"of Terence by the Boys of Westminster School, the Epilogue (engraving)
1055232 A Performance of the " Adelphi" of Terence by the Boys of Westminster School, the Epilogue (engraving) by English School

The Adelphi, built 1772 by the Adams brothers on the banks of the Thames adjoining the Strand; the buildings were gradually spoilt and finally demolished in the 1930s Date: circa 1770

Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Entrance to the Adelphi Wharf, 1821. Creators: Theodore Gericault
Entrance to the Adelphi Wharf, 1821

Cartoon, New drama by Reade and Pettitt
Cartoon, New drama by Charles Reade and Henry Pettitt -- Star actors sometimes get very dainty. Their melodrama, Love and Money, was in production at the Adelphi Theatre, London

FRANKENSTEIN / BROUGH
FRANKENSTEIN a spoof version of Mary Shelleys novel: the extravaganza Frankenstein; or, The Model Man, at the Adelphi Theatre Date: first published 1818

HOMELESS FAMILY / ADELPHI
Taking the census in the dark arches of the Adelphi. A bulls-eye lamp illuminates the misery of a homeless family sheltering under the arches. Date: 1861

The Adelphi - Dry Arches 1850
Scene inside the dry arches Date: 1850

PANTOMIME / AT THE ADELPHI
Childrens pantomime at the Adelphi Theatre Date: 1877

Old Adelphi Theatre
The old Adelphi Theatre demolished in 1858

Preston PR1 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Preston PR1 7

See Naples and Die, Little Theatre, Adelphi, London
See Naples and Die, a comedy in three acts by Elmer Rice, at the Little Theatre, John Street, Adelphi, London, with Olive Blakeney and Bernard Nedell. 1932

The House That Jack Built, Adelphi Theatre, London
The House That Jack Built, a new revue presented by Jack Hulbert and Paul Murray, at the Adelphi Theatre, London, with Cicely Courtneidge and Jack Hulbert, music by Ivor Novello

The English Rose, Adelphi Theatre, London
Scene from The English Rose, Adelphi Theatre, London. 1890

Battling Butler, farce, Royal Adelphi Theatre, London
Battling Butler, a new musical farce at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London, starring Jack Buchanan

Archways Under The Adelphi: Little Robert Street, Named After One of the Brothers Adam, c1935. Arch under the remains of the Adelphi building on the Strand in Westminster, central London

Panoramic view of London, 1844. Artist: Henry Vizetelly
Panoramic view of London, 1844. Panorama of London showing boats on the River Thames, Hungerford Market, the Adelphi, Waterloo Bridge and Somerset House, 1844

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Step into the world of Adelphi, where theatre and extravagance collide. From captivating performances like 'The Boy' by Fred Thompson with W H Berry to a mesmerizing study of the renowned dancer Phyllis Bedells in 1922, it has always been at the forefront of artistic brilliance. Delve into the mysteries of 'Who's Hooper?' by Fred Thompson or immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of 'The Island King' by Percy Gawthorne. Riley Adelphi, a name that resonates with excellence and innovation, has left an indelible mark on this theatrical haven. And let us not forget Mrs Patrick Campbell, whose remarkable talent graced our stages and captivated audiences. But Adelphi is more than just a theatre; it is an experience. Nestled within Lime Street, Liverpool lies the iconic Adelphi Hotel - a timeless gem that exudes elegance and charm. Transport yourself back to the early 1900s as you step foot into its grandeur. As we wander through history, we catch glimpses of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero in his study, crafting masterpieces that would grace our beloved stage. The Quaker Girl by James T Tanner stands as a testament to his genius. Adelphi - where dreams are born and stories come alive. A place where artistry thrives amidst opulence and creativity knows no bounds.