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Sweeney, J.W., 17 Feb. 1845 -22 Feb. 1845, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Circus

Notes

Notes
Other acts included an American: "The American Sampson"

Event Details

Venue Type: Circus
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Note:
listed as Circus & Theatre, Cattle Market
Type: Circus
Venue: Royal Amphitheatre/Royal Adelphi Theatre

Date

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Date notes
number of performances unknown


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  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Circus Playbill. Feb. 17, 1845:
    Info in Record: Performance Type: Circus Performers Listed: J.W. Sweeny, banjoist. Also (other American): The American Sampson Days & Times: One Week Longer, starting Monday & Tuesday, February 17 & 18, 1845. Venue Name: Circus & Theatre, Cattle Market Other: (mention of successful performances the week before – uncertain if Sweeney was involved)
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Van Amburgh Playbill. Feb. 22,1845:
    Info in Record: Performance Type: Circus Performers Listed: J.W. Sweeny, banjoist. Also (other American): The American Sampson Days & Times: Saturday, February 22, 1845. The last night. Venue Name: Van Amburgh’s Roman Amphitheatre Other: benefit