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Rockwell, the Yankee Clown, 3 Jun. 1844 -8 Jun. 1844, Various

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Event Type

Circus

Event Details

Venue Type: Circus
Location: Various
County: Various
Note:
In this case, Van Amburgh's temporary venue is described as a tent. It was erected at the horticultural gardens, located at the top of Park St.
Type: Circus
Venue: Van Amburgh's Roman Amphitheatre

Date

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Date notes
twice daily (morning & evening)




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  • Bristol Mirror June 8, 1844: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Rockwell, the Yankee clown”
    • Days & Times: “twice every day, morning and evening,” since “Monday last”
    • Venue Name: a “tent … at the Horticultural Gardens, top of Park-street”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “The Grand Waltz and Star Entree” (a “figure dance” performed by horses), “the cream-coloured palfrey, the horse of ten thousand,” Leonard and “his four rampant steeds,” “the elephant,” “Major Jack Downing” (equestrian exercises), “The gymnastic wonders,” “the ‘Tranca Hispaniola’ of Mr. Denous,” “the witticisms of Mr. Wallett, the ‘Shaksperian [sic] grotesque,” “the living giraffe,” “Van Amburgh”
    • Program Info: “absurdities”
    • Other: description/review