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"Captivating Moments Unveiled: A Spectacular Show" Step into the world of captivating performances and unforgettable moments with this stunning collection of hints

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Oh! She Didn t Seem To Like It, by G French
Promotional music sheet for Oh! Didnt She Seem To Like It music hall song by G. French. Sung by W Templeton at The Royal, and Alhambra and J H Stead at Westons

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Bells of Islington Galop, by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for Bells of Islington Galop composed by C. H. R. Marriott in 1861. The scene shows the good people of Islington walking together

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Driving In The Park, by L H F Terreau
Promotional music sheet for Driving In The Park by L H F Terreau, sung by Miss Clara Leslie at Howard Pauls Entertainment

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Jog Along Boys Galop by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for Jog Along Boys Galop by C H R Marriott at Marriott s, Cremorne Gardens. Cremorne Gardens were open between 1847 and 1877 and contained a popular dance venue

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Cremorne Quadrilles by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for the Cremorne Quadrilles at Marriotts Cremorne Gardens which featured dance music by C. H. R. Marriott

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Cleopatras Polka by Thomas Rolfe
Promotional music, sheet for Cleopatras Polka by Thomas Rolfe. The caption reads Cleopatras Needle prostrate at Alexandria

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Cleopatras Needle or Settling the Point, by H Hunter
Promotional music sheet for Cleopatras Needle or Settling the Point, music hall song by Harry Hunter and W Redmond. The Egyptian obelisk

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The Rifle Quadrille, by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for The Rifle Quadrilles of 1859 by C. H. R. Marriott. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

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The Ladies Rifle Corps Polka, by F. Bernard
Promotional music sheet for The Ladies Rifle Corps Polka of 1860 by F. Bernard. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

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The Ladies Rifle Corps, by J E Carpenter & Charles Hodgson
Promotional music sheet for The Ladies Rifle Corps song of 1860 by J. E. Carpenter & Charles Hodgson. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

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The Irresistible Rifle Corps Polka, by C C Amos
Promotional music sheet for The Irresistible Rifle Corps Polka of 1860 by C. C. Amos. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

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Form, Girls, Form, by John E Astes and Carlo Minasi
Promotional music sheet for Form, Girls, Form song of 1860 by John E. Astes, and Carlo Minasi, sung by Miss Kate Harley. There was hysteria about a possible French invasion in the years around 1860

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The Female Volunteers, by T Kennick
Promotional music sheet for The Female Volunteers, Or The Helping Hand, song of 1860 by T. Kennick, arranged R. Hughes and sung by Emma West

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Jolly John Bull, by W T Critchfield & Charles Davenport
Promotional music sheet for Jolly John Bull music hall song of 1862, by W. T. Critchfield & Charles Davenport. Sung with unanimous encores by Critchfield, who is probably pictured in this image

Background imageShow Collection: John Bull, by G W Hunt

John Bull, by G W Hunt
Promotional music sheet for John Bull music hall song of 1872 by G. W. Hunt, and sung with immense success by Joe Colverd. Joe Colverd made a career of appearing as John Bull on the halls

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Ray Ellington. Ray Ellington (1916-1985) British-born singer, drummer and bandleader best known for his appearances on radio and TV in The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. Date: 1950s

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Elisabeth Welch theatre programme for her one-woman show Time to Start Living at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York. Elisabeth Welch (1904-2003)

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Where The Grass Grows Green by Harry Clifton
Promotional music sheet for Where the Grass Grows Green song by Harry Clifton, circa 1860s. A man looks wistfully out at the emerald-coloured sea thinking of Erin in Ireland. Date: circa 1860s

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The Rocky Road to Dublin, by D K Cavan
Promotional music sheet for The Rocky Road to Dublin song of 1867 by D. K. Cavan. Sung with most tumultuous applause by Harry Clifton

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Pat of Mullingar by Harry Sydney
Promotional music sheet for Pat of Mullingar music hall song of 1860 by Harry Sydney, and also by Sam Collins. From the styles of dress, it is obvious which of the men is Pat of Mullingar. Date: 1860

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The Little Mud-Cabin by J W Dunn
Promotional music sheet for The Little Mud Cabin song of 1887 by J. W. Dunn and sung by Ben Fielding of Dunns Concert Party, Britannia Pier, Great Yarmouth Date: 1887

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An Irish Girls Opinion by Arthur West
Promotional music sheet for An Irish Girls Opinion, an Irish Patriotic Ballad, music hall song of about 1886 by Arthur West. Chosen for the typical shamrock motif

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Give Heed To The Plea of Old Ireland, by O Allen & A Lee
Promotional music sheet for Give Heed To The Plea of Old Ireland music hall song of 1892, by Oswald Allen & Alfred Lee, sung with the greatest success by Nelly Farrell

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The Dublin Carman, by T P Carey
Promotional music sheet for I m Larry McCue, The Dublin Carman, song of about 1880 written and sung by T. P. Carey with roars of laughter

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General Haynau and the Draymen, by Thomas Ramsay
Promotional music sheet for General Haynau and the Draymen by Thomas Ramsay. Haynau, an Austrian general, was a hate figure because of his role in the brutal suppression of the 1848 Hungarian

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Sedan, by W F Taylor
Promotional music sheet for Sedan for the pianoforte by W. F. Taylor. The French army was routed at Sedan, so ensuring the Prussian victory

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Grand Morceau Militaire by John Pridham
Promotional music sheet for Grand Morceau Militaire of 1871 by John Pridham. The German army is shown riding up the Champs Elysees after France proclaimed a Government of National Defense after

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Grand Military Divertimento by John Pridham
Promotional music sheet for Grand Military Divertimento by John Pridham. The Battle of Sedan was fought during the Franco-Prussian War from 1 to 2 September 1870

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Bother the Men! By Henry Walker
Promotional music sheet for Bother the Men! song by Henry Walker of about 1870. Sung by Mrs Howard Paul, the indignation at masculine arrogance is expressed by Miss Grym, whose name suits her looks

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Whose Your Hatter Song and Polka, by W Wilson
Promotional music sheet for Whose Your Hatter Song and Polka, arranged by W. Wilson. The sheet shows a lady wearing an enormous brimmed hat which was the fashion at the time

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Whose Your Hatter? & Whose Your Hatter Polka by E J Westrop
Promotional music sheet for Whose Your Hatter? and Whose Your Hatter Polka by E. J. Westrop, 1856, which alluded to the fashion of ladies wearing very wide-brimmed hats at this time. Date: 1856

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Dolly Varden Quadrille, by C H R Marriott
Promotional music sheet for Dolly Varden Quadrille, Old English Tunes by C H R Marriott. Dolly Varden was a character from Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge

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Dolly Varden, by Alfred Vance
Promotional music sheet for Dolly Varden, sung by Alfred Vance at Vances Varieties, 1872. Dolly Varden was a character from Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge

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Dress d in a Dolly Varden, by G W Moore
Promotional music sheet for Dress d in a Dolly Varden song by G. W. Moore, showing the Dolly Varden character who appeared in Charles Dickens Barnaby Rudge in 1841

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Dolly Varden, by G W Hunt
Promotional music sheet for Dolly Varden, music hall song of 1872 by G. W. Hunt and sung by popular songstress Amalia. Dolly Varden was a character in Dickenss Barnaby Rudge

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The Bloomer Valse and the Bloomer Redowa
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Valse and The Bloomer Redowa dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer. 1855. A valse is the French term for waltz

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The Bloomer Song, by J H Nightingale and C Milward
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Song, by J H Nightingale and C Milward, performed nightly with great applause by Miss Kathleen Fitzwilliam in the farce Bloomerism or The Follies of the Day

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General Tom Thumb
Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838 - 1883), known as General Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who achieved great fame as a performer under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum

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The New Bloomer Polka by Alfred Mellon
Promotional music sheet for The New Bloomer Polka by Alfred Mellon, performed at the Adelphi Theatre in Bloomerism or The Follies of the Day, first produced there 2 October 1851. Date: 1851

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The Bloomer Polka, The Promenade and The At Home
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Polkas, The Promenade and The At Home, showing genteel ladies resting after a bout of dancing

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The Bloomer Polka; and The Bloomer Scottische
Promotional music sheet and score for The Bloomer Polka; and The Bloomer Scottische, dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer and described as a musical bouquet

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The Bloomer Polka
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Polka, dedicated to Mrs Colonel Bloomer. Bloomers, rational dress for women was advocated by Amelia Jenks Bloomer in the early 1850s

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The Bloomer Costume, by J A Hardwick
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Costume early music hall song by J. A. Hardwick and sung with great applause by Mr J W Sharp and Mr Penniket

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Oh! Look At Her Crinoline, by G Horncastle & F McGlennon
Promotional music sheet for Oh! Look At Her Crinoline music hall song of 1893 by George Horncastle and Felix McGlennon, sung with the greatest success by Fannie Leslie whose face is represented

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The Ladies Opportunity, by E. T. Wattson and Carlo Minasi
Promotional music sheet for The Ladies Opportunity - Song for Leap Year - song of 1860 by E. T. Wattson and Carlo Minasi. Dedicated to the Young Ladies of England

Background imageShow Collection: Julias Crinoline, by J E Carpenter

Julias Crinoline, by J E Carpenter
Promotional music sheet for Julias Crinoline music hall song by J. E. Carpenter, sung by W Randall. Illustrated by popular artist, Alfred Concanen

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ILN cover - Agricultural Meeting, fox hounds
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring an engraving of an agricultural meeting at Lincoln with the foxhound judging in progress. Date: 1869

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Crinoline by Hugo Vamp
Promotional music sheet for Crinoline by Hugo Vamp, sung by Sam Cowell, circa 1850s. The image shows a lady modelling an enormous crinoline skirt which had just come into fashion




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"Captivating Moments Unveiled: A Spectacular Show" Step into the world of captivating performances and unforgettable moments with this stunning collection of hints. From the military badge symbolizing bravery and honor to the iconic cast members of Gunsmoke, including Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver in a publicity photograph that takes us back to the thrilling c1960s television series. The programme cover for Paris Qui Revue promises an enchanting spectacle filled with glamour and elegance. Meanwhile, a majestic shire horse team during a Ploughing Match showcases both strength and tradition. Transport yourself to Lake Como's serene beauty through a label from a hotel nestled on its shores. The London Palladium programme invites you to experience top-notch entertainment at one of the city's most renowned venues. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise down memory lane with classic cars like Triumph Herald 1200 or Dodge Charger from Dukes of Hazard fame. The Metropolitan Music Hall on Edgware Road echoes with melodies that have stood the test of time. Take a breath-taking journey along Studland Beach towards The Foreland or Hardfast Point, where Old Harry Rock stands tall against crashing waves - nature's own showstopper. And who can resist Peter Pan's magical allure as depicted in an enchanting theatre poster? Lastly, Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign poster reminds us all of humanity's relentless pursuit to conquer new heights. In this captivating show spanning various realms - from military valor to entertainment extravaganzas, natural wonders to theatrical delights - prepare for an immersive experience that will leave you spellbound.