General Tom Thumb, 15 Jun. 1846 -20 Jun. 1846, London

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Venue Type: Circus
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Variety
Venue: Astley's Royal Amphitheatre
Date: 15 June 1846-20 June 1846
Date notes:

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) June 14, 1846: 14:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “the General Tom Thumb”
    • Days & Times: “Monday next, June 15, and following evenings”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre”
    • Program Info: “the laughable Extravaganza of Hop O’My Thumb, in which the General Tom thumb will appear, and introduce his Nigger Melodies, Dances, &c.” Also (Other race-related): “The Sikh Invasion; or, England’s Victories of 1846” (not including Thumb)
    • Other:
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