Discover the fascinating history of one of London’s most iconic and recognisable entertainment venues in its various incarnations through the decades, from water spectacles and circus acts of the Edwardian era, to the glamour and gossip of the Talk of the Town years. Illustrated with a wide range of archival images, this colourful talk reveals the equally colourful past of a building with many tales to tell.
About Lucinda Gosling
Lucinda is a writer, curator and public speaker with a particular interest in the social history and culture of the early twentieth century. Her day job at historical specialist Mary Evans Picture Library brings her into daily contact with archive material and images which provide inspiration for many of her books and articles. Several of her books explore aspects of theatre history including ‘Great War Britain: The First World War at Home’, ‘John Hassall – The Life and Art of the Poster King’ and her history of the London Hippodrome, published in 2022.
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