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Sachs Collection (#2)

Step back in time with the cast of The Good Old Days, as they bring the charm and nostalgia of old-time music hall to life

Background imageSachs Collection: GODDARD: WORKSHOP, 1927. Henry Sachs assembling a rocket with a parachute in Robert

GODDARD: WORKSHOP, 1927. Henry Sachs assembling a rocket with a parachute in Robert Goddards workshop. Photograph, 1927

Background imageSachs Collection: HANS SACHS (1881-1947). German psychoanalyst

HANS SACHS (1881-1947). German psychoanalyst. Caricature drawn by Robert Bereny at the Eighth International Psychoanalytical Congress at Salzburg, Austria, in April 1924

Background imageSachs Collection: LANTERN MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

LANTERN MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Background imageSachs Collection: BOOKBINDER, 1568. The bookbinder binds large and small books on all subjects in

BOOKBINDER, 1568. The bookbinder binds large and small books on all subjects in parchemnt or planed boards which are fitted with clasps and ornamented, some books are gilded on the edges

Background imageSachs Collection: HANS SACHS (1494-1576). German poet and Meistersinger. Woodcut, 1545, by Hans Brosamer

HANS SACHS (1494-1576). German poet and Meistersinger. Woodcut, 1545, by Hans Brosamer

Background imageSachs Collection: GOLDSMITH, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

GOLDSMITH, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Background imageSachs Collection: PAPER MAKER, 1568. The Paper maker, in his water-driven mill, makes smooth white

PAPER MAKER, 1568. The Paper maker, in his water-driven mill, makes smooth white sheets of paper from rags that have been chopped up, soaked, placed on the sieve, pressed and dried

Background imageSachs Collection: TYPE FOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder casts type from bismuth, tin and lead. Roman

TYPE FOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder casts type from bismuth, tin and lead. Roman, Gothic and Greek alphabets, capital letters and punctuation marks

Background imageSachs Collection: ARMOR WORKER, 1568. The armor worker makes shirts, armpieces and collars for suits

ARMOR WORKER, 1568. The armor worker makes shirts, armpieces and collars for suits of armor; Midias invented this art. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

Background imageSachs Collection: MEISTERGESANG, 16th CENTURY. Meistergesang, or solo song, composed by Meistersinger

MEISTERGESANG, 16th CENTURY. Meistergesang, or solo song, composed by Meistersinger, Adam Puschmann (1532-1600), a student of Hans Sachs

Background imageSachs Collection: GOLD LEAF MAKER, 1568. The gold leaf maker hammers gold thin for painters, illuminators

GOLD LEAF MAKER, 1568. The gold leaf maker hammers gold thin for painters, illuminators and other artists; gold is also ground and rubbed into writing material; it is also woven

Background imageSachs Collection: NAIL MAKER, 1568. The nail maker produces all sizes of nails and tacks for builders

NAIL MAKER, 1568. The nail maker produces all sizes of nails and tacks for builders, coopers, shoemakers and other artisans. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

Background imageSachs Collection: LOCKSMITH, 1568. The locksmith makes locks, keys, bolts, chains, iron chests, grates

LOCKSMITH, 1568. The locksmith makes locks, keys, bolts, chains, iron chests, grates, weathercocks and many other iron objects. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

Background imageSachs Collection: CLOCKMAKER, 1568. The clockmaker manufactures hourglasses, and builds and paints

CLOCKMAKER, 1568. The clockmaker manufactures hourglasses, and builds and paints wooden cases for his carefully made timepieces. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

Background imageSachs Collection: METALWORKER, 1568. The Metalworker makes statuettes, coats-of-arms for noblemens tombs

METALWORKER, 1568. The Metalworker makes statuettes, coats-of-arms for noblemens tombs, candlesticks, censers, firehose nozzles, keyrings and many other objects

Background imageSachs Collection: GEM CUTTER, 1568. The Gem Cutter cuts jewels on his wheel: garnets, rubies, diamonds

GEM CUTTER, 1568. The Gem Cutter cuts jewels on his wheel: garnets, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, jacinths, chaledony, beryl: he also cuts coats-of-arms for signet rings

Background imageSachs Collection: SCYTHE MAKER, 1568. The scythe maker manufactures well-sharpened scythes and sickles for mowing

SCYTHE MAKER, 1568. The scythe maker manufactures well-sharpened scythes and sickles for mowing and harvesting. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

Background imageSachs Collection: GOLDSMITH, 1568. The goldsmith makes valuable seals and signet rings, pendants

GOLDSMITH, 1568. The goldsmith makes valuable seals and signet rings, pendants and jewels set with precious stones, chains, necklaces, bracelets, goblets and silver platters and bowls

Background imageSachs Collection: LANTERN MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

LANTERN MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Background imageSachs Collection: BOOKBINDER, 1568. The bookbinder binds large and small books on all subjects in

BOOKBINDER, 1568. The bookbinder binds large and small books on all subjects in parchemnt or planed boards which are fitted with clasps and ornamented, some books are gilded on the edges

Background imageSachs Collection: ILLUMINATOR, 1568. The Illuminator colors or gilds pictures on paper or parchment

ILLUMINATOR, 1568. The Illuminator colors or gilds pictures on paper or parchment; he does not hold with stencils, which produce poor work that is less highly remunerated

Background imageSachs Collection: PAPER MAKER, 1568. The Paper maker, in his water-driven mill, makes smooth white

PAPER MAKER, 1568. The Paper maker, in his water-driven mill, makes smooth white sheets of paper from rags that have been chopped up, soaked, placed on the sieve, pressed and dried

Background imageSachs Collection: TYPE FOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder casts type from bismuth, tin and lead. Roman

TYPE FOUNDER, 1568. The Typefounder casts type from bismuth, tin and lead. Roman, Gothic and Greek alphabets, capital letters and punctuation marks. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

Background imageSachs Collection: PARCHMENT MAKER, 1568. The Parchment Maker places sheep and goat skins in lime

PARCHMENT MAKER, 1568. The Parchment Maker places sheep and goat skins in lime, washes them, streches them on the frame and scrapes them; the ears and paws are boiled into glue

Background imageSachs Collection: PARCHMENT MAKER, 1568. The Parchment Maker places sheep and goat skins in lime

PARCHMENT MAKER, 1568. The Parchment Maker places sheep and goat skins in lime, washes them, streches them on the frame and scrapes them; the ears and paws are boiled into glue

Background imageSachs Collection: PRINTING OFFICE, 1568. The book printer applies the ink, his assistant pulls the lever

PRINTING OFFICE, 1568. The book printer applies the ink, his assistant pulls the lever and a sheet is printed. Thus many arts become readily accessible; books used to be written by hand

Background imageSachs Collection: PRINTING OFFICE, 1568. The draftsman, or designer, draws letters and pictures of

PRINTING OFFICE, 1568. The draftsman, or designer, draws letters and pictures of all sorts on wood blocks most artistically. He can also engrave the pictures on copper

Background imageSachs Collection: PEWTERWARE, 1568. The pewterer melts the pewter, then pours it into molds for flagons and bottles

PEWTERWARE, 1568. The pewterer melts the pewter, then pours it into molds for flagons and bottles, keys, keyrings, platters, pitchers, salt cellars, candlesticks and other useful items for the home

Background imageSachs Collection: Hans Sachs (1494-1576) Mastersinger of Nuremberg, composer, playwright, poet and shoemaker

Hans Sachs (1494-1576) Mastersinger of Nuremberg, composer, playwright, poet and shoemaker. One of the leading figures in Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, the opera by Richard Wagner

Background imageSachs Collection: The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly *as one bears children*; he also sells oils

The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly *as one bears children*; he also sells oils
AMMAN: DENTIST, 1568. The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly *as one bears children*; he also sells oils, salves and other medications, flea and louse ointments and rat poison

Background imageSachs Collection: The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly as one bears children; he also sells oils

The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly as one bears children; he also sells oils
AMMAN: DENTIST, 1568. The Tooth Breaker removes aching teeth painlessly as one bears children; he also sells oils, salves and other medications, flea and louse ointments and rat poison

Background imageSachs Collection: HANS SACHS (1494-1576). German poet and meistersinger. Woodcut, German, 1567

HANS SACHS (1494-1576). German poet and meistersinger. Woodcut, German, 1567

Background imageSachs Collection: HANS SACHS (1494-1576). German poet and meistersinger. Engraving by Jost Amman, 1575

HANS SACHS (1494-1576). German poet and meistersinger. Engraving by Jost Amman, 1575

Background imageSachs Collection: Rudolf Bockelmann as Hans Sachs

Rudolf Bockelmann as Hans Sachs
Rudolf Bockelmann (1892-1958), bass-baritone singer at the Stadttheater Hamburg, as Hans Sachs, German meistersinger or mastersinger in a production of Richard Wagners Die Meistersinger von Nrnberg

Background imageSachs Collection: Hans Sachs (Herneissen)

Hans Sachs (Herneissen)
HANS SACHS German writer, depicted being painted, presumably by the painter of the picture

Background imageSachs Collection: Costume / Fuchs / C16Th

Costume / Fuchs / C16Th
Noble citizens of Augsburg from an illustration for Hans Sachs, " The Eighteen Beauties of a Maiden"




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Step back in time with the cast of The Good Old Days, as they bring the charm and nostalgia of old-time music hall to life. In this vintage snapshot from the 1960s, two members of the beloved TV show are captured at City Varieties in Leeds. On the left, a gentleman delicately lights a candle, setting the stage aglow for an evening filled with laughter and entertainment. Meanwhile, Leonard Sachs, portraying the charismatic compere, beams with warmth and goodwill towards his audience. This image is a delightful reminder of an era when variety shows reigned supreme and brought joy to countless households across Britain. The Good Old Days was renowned for its lively performances that celebrated traditional music hall acts such as singers, dancers, comedians, and specialty acts. It transported viewers back to a bygone era where top hats and canes were fashionable accessories. Beyond his role on screen as a talented actor playing various characters like Hans Sachs or even starring in productions like The Wages of Sin written by Andrew Sachs himself; Leonard Sachs became synonymous with hosting this iconic program that showcased timeless entertainment. The City Varieties theater itself holds historical significance as it has been entertaining audiences since 1865. Its ornate interiors have witnessed countless memorable performances over the years. As we gaze upon this captivating moment frozen in time, we are reminded of how these performers dedicated themselves to preserving traditions while also bringing them into modernity through television screens nationwide. Let us cherish these memories from yesteryears - where laughter echoed through theaters like Kennington Oval during La Crosse Matches played between North and South England teams - all while paying homage to legends like Hans Sachs who left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage.