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Odeon Collection

Step back in time to the vibrant street scene of the 1950s, where the Odeon stood tall as a beacon of entertainment

Background imageOdeon Collection: Street Scene 1950S

Street Scene 1950S
Scene outside Gants Hill underground station near Ilford, Essex

Background imageOdeon Collection: ODEON CASINO POSTER, 1920. German poster for Odeon Casino by Walter Schnackenberg, 1920

ODEON CASINO POSTER, 1920. German poster for Odeon Casino by Walter Schnackenberg, 1920

Background imageOdeon Collection: A Bristol Boxkite under test at Filton

A Bristol Boxkite under test at Filton. Stanley White stands with his back to the camera wearing a flat cap and long overcoat. The site is now covered by the Filton Works Lab and Odeon

Background imageOdeon Collection: Joseph Alfred Sparks campaigning

Joseph Alfred Sparks campaigning
Joseph Alfred Sparks (19011981) - a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician. Campaigning for the parliamentary constituency of Acton in 1945 with the slogan

Background imageOdeon Collection: Bay City Rollers fans outside the Odeon Hammersmith after the groups concert

Bay City Rollers fans outside the Odeon Hammersmith after the groups concert. 1st June 1975

Background imageOdeon Collection: Helsinki, Finland - Central Railway Station

Helsinki, Finland - Central Railway Station
Helsinki Central railway station (Helsingin paarautatieasema), Finland. Designed in fine Art Deco style by Eliel Saarinen. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageOdeon Collection: Acropolis at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

Acropolis at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

Background imageOdeon Collection: English actress Miss Millen as Felicite in the play Le Voyage a Dieppe by Alexis Wafflard

English actress Miss Millen as Felicite in the play Le Voyage a Dieppe by Alexis Wafflard
FLO4562839 English actress Miss Millen as Felicite in the play Le Voyage a Dieppe by Alexis Wafflard and Fulgence de Bury at the Odeon, 1821

Background imageOdeon Collection: English actor Joanny or Jean-Bernard Brisebarre (1775-1849) as Procida in the tragedy Vpres

English actor Joanny or Jean-Bernard Brisebarre (1775-1849) as Procida in the tragedy Vpres Siciliennes by Casimir
FLO4562785 English actor Joanny or Jean-Bernard Brisebarre (1775-1849) as Procida in the tragedy Vpres Siciliennes by Casimir Delavigne at the Odeon, 1819

Background imageOdeon Collection: Belgian actress Miss Fleury as Suzanne in La Famille Glinet by Merville at the Odeon, Paris, 1818

Belgian actress Miss Fleury as Suzanne in La Famille Glinet by Merville at the Odeon, Paris, 1818
FLO4562681 Belgian actress Miss Fleury as Suzanne in La Famille Glinet by Merville at the Odeon, Paris, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles by K

Background imageOdeon Collection: Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Columns in the street

Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Columns in the street, and plinth for a statue
FLO4688219 Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Columns in the street, and plinth for a statue. Chromolithograph and illustration by S

Background imageOdeon Collection: English opera singer Miss Delia as Duchesse de Longueville in Le Chevalier de Canole at the Odeon

English opera singer Miss Delia as Duchesse de Longueville in Le Chevalier de Canole at the Odeon
FLO4562737 English opera singer Miss Delia as Duchesse de Longueville in Le Chevalier de Canole at the Odeon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles by K

Background imageOdeon Collection: English actress Miss Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la

English actress Miss Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la Motte at the Odeon
FLO4562898 English actress Miss Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la Motte at the Odeon, 1821

Background imageOdeon Collection: English actress Miss Guerin as Amelie in the tragedy Vepres Siciliennes by Casimir Delavigne at

English actress Miss Guerin as Amelie in the tragedy Vepres Siciliennes by Casimir Delavigne at the Odeon, 1819
FLO4562784 English actress Miss Guerin as Amelie in the tragedy Vepres Siciliennes by Casimir Delavigne at the Odeon, 1819.; (add.info)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Men in the street before a statue of

Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Men in the street before a statue of Secundo Cemarce
FLO4688221 Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Men in the street before a statue of Secundo Cemarce Patricino. Chromolithograph by Friedrich after an illustration by G

Background imageOdeon Collection: Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. The audience in the roofed theater

Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. The audience in the roofed theater watches a performance by
FLO4688238 Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. The audience in the roofed theater watches a performance by actors, chorus, musicians and dancers

Background imageOdeon Collection: Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Chromolithograph after an illustration

Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Chromolithograph after an illustration by S
FLO4688223 Interior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Chromolithograph after an illustration by S. De Stefano from Antonio Niccolinios Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece, 2018. Creator: Ethel Davies

Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece, 2018. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Odeon of Herod Atticus, or Herodeon, an ancient Roman theatre dating from 161 AD, dedicated to the Emperor Herod's late wife, Rigilia, Athens, Greece, 2018

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies

Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, or Herodeon, an ancient Roman theatre dating from 161 AD, dedicated to the Emperor Herod's late wife, Rigilia, Athens, Greece, 2003

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, Paris, Mid of the 19th century. Creator: Anonymous

The Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, Paris, Mid of the 19th century. Creator: Anonymous
The Odeon-Theatre de l'Europe, Paris, Mid of the 19th century. Private Collection

Background imageOdeon Collection: Richard Gere attends the London Film Premiere of The Walt Disney film, Pocahontas

Richard Gere attends the London Film Premiere of The Walt Disney film, Pocahontas. Picture taken 6th October 1995

Background imageOdeon Collection: John Hurt and his partner Jo Dalton arrive at The Odeon Leicester Square

John Hurt and his partner Jo Dalton arrive at The Odeon Leicester Square, London for the film premiere of Scandal. John Hurt stars in Scandal, the story of The Profumo Affair

Background imageOdeon Collection: BANGKOK, THAILAND - SEPTEMBER 23, 2015: Traffic passes through Chinatown at Odeon Roundabout

BANGKOK, THAILAND - SEPTEMBER 23, 2015: Traffic passes through Chinatown at Odeon Roundabout. The roundabout marks one end of Chinatown

Background imageOdeon Collection: Plans and section of the Odeon of Pericles, Athens, Greece

Plans and section of the Odeon of Pericles, Athens, Greece
Plans and section of the Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens, Greece. Odeo di Pericle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Luigi Antonio Bossi from Giulio Ferrarios

Background imageOdeon Collection: Picture shows Catherine Zeta Jones. The Royal Gala Film Premiere of

Picture shows Catherine Zeta Jones. The Royal Gala Film Premiere of The Mask of Zorro at the Odeon Leicester Square, London

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Royal Gala Film Premiere of The Mask of Zorro at the Odeon Leicester Square

The Royal Gala Film Premiere of The Mask of Zorro at the Odeon Leicester Square, London. The film starred Catherine Zeta Jones and Antonio Banderas

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Birmingham Odeon cinema, New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. March 1987

The Birmingham Odeon cinema, New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. March 1987

Background imageOdeon Collection: Angela Lansbury at the premiere of Bedknobs & Broomsticks held at the Odeon

Angela Lansbury at the premiere of Bedknobs & Broomsticks held at the Odeon, Leicester Square. 7th October 1971

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens, Greece. Built 161 AD renovated 1950

Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Acropolis, Athens, Greece. Built 161 AD renovated 1950, used as a concert stage today

Background imageOdeon Collection: Acropolis and Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Athens from Philopappos Hill at dusk, c20th century

Acropolis and Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Athens from Philopappos Hill at dusk, c20th century. An ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon at Roman Forum, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Odeon at Roman Forum, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon, ruins of ancient Troy, Canakkale Province, Turkey

Odeon, ruins of ancient Troy, Canakkale Province, Turkey

Background imageOdeon Collection: Roman Odeon Theater, Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan

Roman Odeon Theater, Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan

Background imageOdeon Collection: Poster, Odeon Casino

Poster, Odeon Casino Date: 1927

Background imageOdeon Collection: Ticket for The Dave Clark Five Show, Lewisham Odeon

Ticket for The Dave Clark Five Show, Lewisham Odeon, SE London, 3 May 1964 Date: 1964

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Dave Clark Five, British pop group

The Dave Clark Five, British pop group Date: 1964

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Kinks, British pop group

The Kinks, British pop group
The Kinks (Pete Quaife, Dave Davies, Mick Avory and Ray Davies), British pop group Date: 1964

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Hollies, British pop group

The Hollies, British pop group Date: 1964

Background imageOdeon Collection: Amman, Odeon (b / w photo)

Amman, Odeon (b / w photo)
5214686 Amman, Odeon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amman, Odeon. Illustration for Album de Terre Sainte (Holy Land Album)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Bach et Laverne, French comic duo

Bach et Laverne, French comic duo - Charles-Joseph Pasquier and Henry-Laverne. Date: 1930s

Background imageOdeon Collection: Scenes from 'Jack, 'at the Odeon, Paris (engraving)

Scenes from "Jack, "at the Odeon, Paris (engraving)
1616298 Scenes from " Jack, " at the Odeon, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from " Jack, " at the Odeon, Paris)

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Production of 'Resurrection, 'a Dramatic Version of Tolstoys Romance, at the Odeon

The Production of "Resurrection, "a Dramatic Version of Tolstoys Romance, at the Odeon, 14 November (litho)
1601296 The Production of " Resurrection, " a Dramatic Version of Tolstoys Romance, at the Odeon, 14 November (litho) by Scott

Background imageOdeon Collection: Interior of the Odeon of Pericles in Athens

Interior of the Odeon of Pericles in Athens
Interior of the Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens, Greece. Interna costruzione dell Odeo di Pericle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Alessandro Sanquirico

Background imageOdeon Collection: Choragic Monument and the Tower of the Winds, Athens, Greece

Choragic Monument and the Tower of the Winds, Athens, Greece
Plans and elevations of the Lysicrates Choragic Monument 2 and the Tower of the Winds or the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes 1, Athens, Greece. Monumento di Lisicrate e Torre de Venti

Background imageOdeon Collection: Jean-Baptiste Firmin as Andre in the melodrama Pauvre

Jean-Baptiste Firmin as Andre in the melodrama Pauvre Famille by Benjamin and Melchior at the Theatre de l Ambigu Comique, 1822

Background imageOdeon Collection: Design for decorating the Place de l Odeon for a revolutionary fete

Design for decorating the Place de l Odeon for a revolutionary fete
CHT247196 Design for decorating the Place de l Odeon for a revolutionary fete, 1790 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Wailly, Charles de (1729-98); Bibliotheque de la Comedie Francaise, Paris

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Dromos in Sparta, Ancient Greece (litho)

The Dromos in Sparta, Ancient Greece (litho)
5997036 The Dromos in Sparta, Ancient Greece (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dromos in Sparta, Ancient Greece)

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Theatre de l Odeon, 1776 (pencil & w / c on paper) (b / w photo)

The Theatre de l Odeon, 1776 (pencil & w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT242877 The Theatre de l Odeon, 1776 (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Wailly, Charles de (1729-98); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris




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Step back in time to the vibrant street scene of the 1950s, where the Odeon stood tall as a beacon of entertainment. Its grand facade beckoned passersby with promises of cinematic delights and unforgettable performances. Intriguingly, an Odeon Casino poster from 1920 transports us even further into history. This German artwork by Walter Schnackenberg captures the allure and glamour that surrounded this iconic establishment. Meanwhile, at Filton, a Bristol Boxkite takes flight under test conditions. The juxtaposition of this experimental aircraft and the Odeon hints at a world on the cusp of technological advancements and cultural revolutions. Outside the Odeon Hammersmith, Bay City Rollers fans eagerly gather after their favorite group's concert. Their youthful exuberance mirrors the excitement that permeated through these hallowed halls night after night. Across continents in Helsinki, Finland, we find ourselves standing before its Central Railway Station. Here too stands an ode to entertainment - an ode to Odeon - reminding us that music knows no boundaries. A vintage poster for another iteration of the famed Odeon Casino catches our eye once more. It serves as a reminder that throughout history, this name has been synonymous with celebration and revelry. As we hold onto a ticket stub from The Dave Clark Five Show at Lewisham Odeon, memories flood back of British pop groups dominating stages across the nation. The Dave Clark Five's infectious beats filled hearts with joy while paving the way for other legendary acts like The Kinks and The Hollies. Amidst all these moments frozen in time is Joseph Alfred Sparks campaigning tirelessly for his cause – perhaps seeking solace or inspiration within those very walls adorned with "Odeon. " Finally, John Hurt arrives hand-in-hand with his partner Jo Dalton at none other than The Odeon Leicester Square. Their presence signifies not only star power but also the enduring allure of this iconic venue.