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Odeon Collection (#3)

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: 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: 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

Background imageOdeon Collection: Italy. Pompeii. Small Theatre or odeon. 1st century B. C

Italy. Pompeii. Small Theatre or odeon. 1st century B. C
Italy. Pompeii. Small Theatre or odeon. 1st century B.C. It shows the typical design of the Greek theatre with its structure embanked in the natural slope of the terrain

Background imageOdeon Collection: Roman Art. Greece. Odeon. Built with brick walls in the 2nd

Roman Art. Greece. Odeon. Built with brick walls in the 2nd century and restored later. Patras

Background imageOdeon Collection: Street scene with comic figures

Street scene with comic figures advertising Phurnod (a coal product), passing an Odeon cinema. Date: 20th century

Background imageOdeon Collection: Street scene with novelty car

Street scene with novelty car
Street scene with a novelty car-windmill, passing an Odeon cinema. Date: 20th century

Background imageOdeon Collection: The theatre of Herodos Atticos, Athens

The theatre of Herodos Atticos, Athens
The plan of the theatre or odeon of Herodos Atticos at Athens. Situated on the southern slope of the Acropolis, the theatre was constructed by wealthy Greek patron Herodos Atticos in the 1st century

Background imageOdeon Collection: Louis XVIII (1755-1824) at the Theatre de l Odeon, Paris (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Louis XVIII (1755-1824) at the Theatre de l Odeon, Paris (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR249889 Louis XVIII (1755-1824) at the Theatre de l Odeon, Paris (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Buffet, Francois (1789-1843); ChAteau de Versailles

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Theatre de l Odeon, c. 1830 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Theatre de l Odeon, c. 1830 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR242878 The Theatre de l Odeon, c.1830 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Theatre de l Odeon, 1830 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Theatre de l Odeon, 1830 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR242875 The Theatre de l Odeon, 1830 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageOdeon Collection: GREEK ART. REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. Odeon. Ruins of Apollonia. Fier

GREEK ART. REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. Odeon. Ruins of Apollonia. Fier
Greek Art. Fier, Albania. Odeon in Ruins of Apollonia

Background imageOdeon Collection: Tourist sits in the Odeon, Bouleuterion (small theatre), ancient Ephesus, near Kusadasi, Anatolia

Tourist sits in the Odeon, Bouleuterion (small theatre), ancient Ephesus, near Kusadasi, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Background imageOdeon Collection: Cyprus, Paphos, Odeon, amphitheatre

Cyprus, Paphos, Odeon, amphitheatre UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageOdeon Collection: Lebanon, Baalbek, colonnade of Odeon

Lebanon, Baalbek, colonnade of Odeon
Lebanon. Baalbek (Greek Heliopolis). UNESCO World Heritage List, 1984. Odeon

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Odeon or Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Athens

The Odeon or Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Athens
The Odeon or Theatre of Herodes Atticus, on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built in 161 AD by the Athenian magnate Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla

Background imageOdeon Collection: Turkey, Aegean Region, Aphrodisias, Odeon, late 2nd century AD

Turkey, Aegean Region, Aphrodisias, Odeon, late 2nd century AD
Turkey - Aegean Region - Surroundings of Geyre - Archaeological site of the ancient city of Aphrodisias. Greco-Roman theater Odeon, 3rd century b.C.-2nd century A.D

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon of Herodus Atticus. ca. 161 BC. GREECE

Odeon of Herodus Atticus. ca. 161 BC. GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. Acropolis. Classical Greek art. Architecture

Background imageOdeon Collection: Marble Arch 1940S

Marble Arch 1940S
Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1828. Made of Carrara marble and originally intended as a grand gateway to Buckingham Palace. Date: 1940s

Background imageOdeon Collection: England / Watford 1948

England / Watford 1948
A birdseye view of The Parade and High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Note the Odeon Cinema, which is showing Station West. with Dick Powell and Jane Greer! Date: 1948

Background imageOdeon Collection: Cafe Anglais on The Strand, London

Cafe Anglais on The Strand, London
Cafe Anglais, where you can meet, dine and dance to Alan Carr till midnight. The Lyceum on The Strand also offers old time dancing every Monday

Background imageOdeon Collection: Queen Elizabeth II in Leicester Square, 1957

Queen Elizabeth II in Leicester Square, 1957
Queen Elizabeth II looking sumptuous in a beaded evening gown and fur wrap. The event was the Royal Film Performance at the Odeon Theatre in Leicester Square, London. 1957

Background imageOdeon Collection: Greece - Athens - Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Greece - Athens - Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theatre structure located on the south slope of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia Regilla

Background imageOdeon Collection: Mlle Sorel

Mlle Sorel
The French actress Mlle Cecile Sorel at the Odeon National Theatre

Background imageOdeon Collection: The Royal Panopticon, Leicester Square, London, 1852

The Royal Panopticon, Leicester Square, London, 1852
Engraving showing the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, which was being built in Leicester Square during 1852. When constructed the Panopticons dome was somewhat smaller in size than this image

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeion or Small Theatre dating from 80 BC, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Odeion or Small Theatre dating from 80 BC, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon (small Greek theatre), Greek and Roman site of Cyrene, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Odeon (small Greek theatre), Greek and Roman site of Cyrene, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageOdeon Collection: Pompeii Odeon

Pompeii Odeon, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece, Europe

Background imageOdeon Collection: Odeon of Herodes Atticus 161AD

Odeon of Herodes Atticus 161AD, below Acropolis, Athens, Greece, Europe

Background imageOdeon Collection: Cinema, Leicester Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cinema, Leicester Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageOdeon Collection: Leicester Odeon, on the corner of Queen Street and Rutland Street, Leicester

Leicester Odeon, on the corner of Queen Street and Rutland Street, Leicester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageOdeon Collection: Roman odeon concert venue and Hellenistic and Roman gymnasium in Salamis

Roman odeon concert venue and Hellenistic and Roman gymnasium in Salamis, the main city of Cyprus between 1075 BC and 650 AD, North Cyprus, Europe




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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.