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Odeon Collection (#2)

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: Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII. 7. 19

Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII. 7. 19
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: The Theatre de l Odeon, c. 1830-40 (colour litho)

The Theatre de l Odeon, c. 1830-40 (colour litho)
CHT247194 The Theatre de l Odeon, c.1830-40 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageOdeon Collection: Mlle. Georges as Salome in Les Machabees at the Odeon, 1821

Mlle. Georges as Salome in Les Machabees at the Odeon, 1821
French actress Mlle. Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la Motte at the Odeon, 1821. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malos Almanach des Spectacles

Background imageOdeon Collection: Mlle. Millen as Felicite in the play Le Voyage

Mlle. Millen as Felicite in the play Le Voyage
French actress Mlle. Millen as Felicite in the play Le Voyage a Dieppe by Alexis Wafflard and Fulgence de Bury at the Odeon, 1821

Background imageOdeon Collection: French opera singer Mlle. Delia in Le Chevalier

French opera singer Mlle. Delia in Le Chevalier
French opera singer Mlle. Delia as Duchesse de Longueville in Le Chevalier de Canole at the Odeon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malos Almanach des Spectacles par K. Y

Background imageOdeon Collection: Pierre Clozel as Charles Scavronski in Menuisier

Pierre Clozel as Charles Scavronski in Menuisier
French actor Pierre Clozel (1772-1840) as Charles Scavronski in Menuisier de Livonie by Alexandre Duval at the Odeon Theatre, Paris

Background imageOdeon Collection: Mlle. Fleury as Suzanne in La Famille Glinet

Mlle. Fleury as Suzanne in La Famille Glinet
Belgian actress Mlle. Fleury as Suzanne in La Famille Glinet by Merville at the Odeon, Paris, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malos Almanach des Spectacles par K. Y

Background imageOdeon Collection: Le Theatre Illustre, Odeon, Crime et Chatiment, drame de Mm Hugues Le Roux et Paul Ginisty

Le Theatre Illustre, Odeon, Crime et Chatiment, drame de Mm Hugues Le Roux et Paul Ginisty (engraving)
3623949 Le Theatre Illustre, Odeon, Crime et Chatiment, drame de Mm Hugues Le Roux et Paul Ginisty (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Theatre Illustre)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Key to Birds Eye View of Paris (engraving)

Key to Birds Eye View of Paris (engraving)
1052599 Key to Birds Eye View of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key to Birds Eye View of Paris)

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Theatre National de l Odeon, c. 1941 (b / w photo)

The Theatre National de l Odeon, c. 1941 (b / w photo)
XIR242885 The Theatre National de l Odeon, c.1941 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Theatre de l Odeon, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Marie de Neubourg in Ruy Blas

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Marie de Neubourg in Ruy Blas
CHT182430 Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Marie de Neubourg in Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo (1802-85) c.1872 (b/w photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageOdeon Collection: Rue de l Ecole-de-Medecine en 1866, partie detruite remplacee par le terre-plein du metro Odeon

Rue de l Ecole-de-Medecine en 1866, partie detruite remplacee par le terre-plein du metro Odeon, Au loin
3624071 Rue de l Ecole-de-Medecine en 1866, partie detruite remplacee par le terre-plein du metro Odeon, Au loin, vers Saint-Germain-des-Pres

Background imageOdeon Collection: Interior of the Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens, Greece

Interior of the Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens, Greece
6340247 Interior of the Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens, Greece by Sanquirico, Alessandro (1777-1849) (after); (add.info)

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

The Dromos in Sparta, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216612 The Dromos in Sparta, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dromos in Sparta, Ancient Greece)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786257 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Barcet, Emmanuel (1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 24 February 1906.); © Look and Learn

Background imageOdeon Collection: Ruins of the Small Theatre at Pompeii (engraving)

Ruins of the Small Theatre at Pompeii (engraving)
3647851 Ruins of the Small Theatre at Pompeii (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Small Theatre at Pompeii)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Perrier as Dupont, L Homme marie, in Le Celibataire et l Homme marie by Alexis-Jacques-Marie

Perrier as Dupont, L Homme marie, in Le Celibataire et l Homme marie by Alexis-Jacques-Marie Wafflard at the Odeon
6339811 Perrier as Dupont, L Homme marie, in Le Celibataire et l Homme marie by Alexis-Jacques-Marie Wafflard at the Odeon, 1822 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Perrier as Dupont)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Theater of Herodes Atticus, 1890. Creator: Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Theater of Herodes Atticus, 1890. Creator: Themistocles von Eckenbrecher
Theater of Herodes Atticus, 1890

Background imageOdeon Collection: L Odeon du Luxembourg, ca. 1911. Creator: Frank Edwin Scott

L Odeon du Luxembourg, ca. 1911. Creator: Frank Edwin Scott
L Odeon du Luxembourg, ca. 1911

Background imageOdeon Collection: Picture shows Antonio Banderas The Royal Gala Film Premiere of The Mask of Zorro

Picture shows Antonio Banderas 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: Picture shows Antonio Banderas with his wife Melanie Griffith The Royal Gala Film

Picture shows Antonio Banderas with his wife Melanie Griffith The Royal Gala Film Premiere of The Mask of Zorro at the Odeon Leicester Square, London

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

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

Background imageOdeon Collection: Tippi Hedren attends the premiere of The Birds at the Odeon Leicester Square

Tippi Hedren attends the premiere of The Birds at the Odeon Leicester Square. 29th August 1963

Background imageOdeon Collection: Jaguars Class seen here parked outside the Odeon, Leicester Square, London

Jaguars Class seen here parked outside the Odeon, Leicester Square, London. 14th April 1959

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon, Leicester Square, London. 14th April 1959

Odeon, Leicester Square, London. 14th April 1959

Background imageOdeon Collection: Fog in Manchester turns day into night here is the scene at 1

Fog in Manchester turns day into night here is the scene at 1.30pm in Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester. 17th November 1953

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Odeon, Athens, 1913. Creator: Joseph Pennell

The Odeon, Athens, 1913. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Odeon, Athens, 1913

Background imageOdeon Collection: Greece, Attica, Athens, Statues in the Palace of the Giants, Ancient Agora of Athens

Greece, Attica, Athens, Statues in the Palace of the Giants, Ancient Agora of Athens

Background imageOdeon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109866

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Stone seating in Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on southwest slope of the Acropolis

Background imageOdeon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109865

EyeUbiquitous_20109865
Greece, Attica, Athens, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on southwest slope of the Acropolis

Background imageOdeon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109864

EyeUbiquitous_20109864
Greece, Attica, Athens, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on southwest slope of the Acropolis

Background imageOdeon Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20101054

EyeUbiquitous_20101054
Greece, Attica, Athens, tourists on rocks below the Acropolis overlooking Odeon of Herodes Atticus and city

Background imageOdeon Collection: View of the Salle de l Odeon of the Theatre Francais, engraved by F. Janninet

View of the Salle de l Odeon of the Theatre Francais, engraved by F. Janninet
XIR249890 View of the Salle de l Odeon of the Theatre Francais, engraved by F. Janninet (coloured engraving) by Durand, (18th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French

Background imageOdeon Collection: Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams

Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977: Joe Zawinul (electric piano), Manolo Badrena (percussion), Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Background imageOdeon Collection: Weather Report band members Jaco Pastorius and Joe Zawinul with Jacki Kirkham-Pamflett at the Odeon

Weather Report band members Jaco Pastorius and Joe Zawinul with Jacki Kirkham-Pamflett at the Odeon, Birmingham, October 1977

Background imageOdeon Collection: Kom Al-Dikka, Alexandria, Egypt

Kom Al-Dikka, Alexandria, Egypt. View showing the tiered seats in the Roman Odeon or amphitheatre

Background imageOdeon Collection: ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS. Theater located on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens

ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS. Theater located on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built by Herodes Atticus, a wealthy Greek patron of the arts, in 161 A.D

Background imageOdeon Collection: Athens Odeon Herodes Atticus 1950 Greece

Athens Odeon Herodes Atticus 1950 Greece
Athens. Odeon of Herodes Atticus. 1950, Greece, Athens

Background imageOdeon Collection: Amphitheatre Seating In Patras, Close-Up

Amphitheatre Seating In Patras, Close-Up

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: The Odeum of Herodes Atticus in Athens, 1913

The Odeum of Herodes Atticus in Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Background imageOdeon Collection: Helsinki Central railway station, Finland

Helsinki Central railway station, Finland
The Helsinki Central railway station was designed by Eliel Saarinen and inaugurated in 1919. Date: circa 1935




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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.