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Cremorne Gardens - the Maypole Dance, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Cremorne Gardens - the Maypole Dance, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Cremorne Gardens - the Maypole Dance, 1858. Pleasure gardens in Chelsea, London. This delightful place of public resort was...the centre of great attraction, and was crowded by a brilliant company, who were brought together to testify their admiration of the manner in which the spirited proprietor - Mr. T. Simpson - has managed these gardens. As early as three o'clock the gardens were open to the public, when maypole and and morris dancing, such as delighted our ancestors, took place in the gardens, which were exquisitely decorated with flags and banners...It would be in vain to attempt to enumerate all the attractions which Cremorne presented. Bands were perambulating the gardens; and dancers were plying their nimble feet with more zest than usual...The spot chosen for Illustration is the Lawn, one of the prettiest portions of the grounds, and one on which great attention is bestowed to preserve the beauty of its appearance during summer. The Italian building at the back is a very artistic elevation, and is used for the performance of the Marionettes, which were introduced into England by Mr. Simpson in 1852, and is of sufficient dimensions to contain 1000 persons'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Cremorne Gardens: A Victorian Delight - The Enchanting Maypole Dance of 1858 Step back in time to the vibrant and captivating world of Cremorne Gardens, as depicted in this evocative photograph from 1858. Located in the heart of Chelsea, London, Cremorne Gardens was a popular destination for the fashionable and the curious alike, drawing in large crowds with its array of attractions. The scene before us unfolds on a sunlit afternoon, as the gardens come alive with the sounds of laughter, music, and the rustle of colorful skirts. The delightful place of public resort was the center of great attraction, and was crowded by a brilliant company, who had gathered to testify their admiration of the manner in which the spirited proprietor, Mr. T. Simpson, had managed these gardens. As early as three o'clock in the afternoon, the gardens were open to the public, and maypole and morris dancing, reminiscent of the past, took place in the gardens, which were exquisitely decorated with flags and banners. The joyous spirit of the occasion is palpable, as dancers twirl and leap with more zest than usual, their faces alight with merriment. The spot chosen for illustration is the Lawn, one of the prettiest portions of the grounds, and one on which great attention is bestowed to preserve the beauty of its appearance during summer. The Italian building at the back is a very artistic elevation, and is used for the performance of the Marionettes, which were introduced into England by Mr. Simpson in 1852. With a capacity to hold 1000 persons, the Marionette theater was yet another marvel that added to the allure of Cremorne Gardens. This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1858, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where the simple pleasures of life were celebrated with great enthusiasm. The Maypole Dance at Cremorne Gardens stands as a testament to the enduring charm of Victorian England and the joy of communal celebration.
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