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Troupe: Various
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Type: Other-Raced Events
Date: 1 January 1848-31 December 1848
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Events pertaining to other non-European ethnicities that were recorded in Albion (Liverpool), Bell’s Life in London, The Brighton Herald, The Bristol Mercury, The Bristol Mirror, The Era, Morning Advertiser, Morning Chronicle, The Newcastle Journal, The Nottingham Mercury, Observer, The Sheffield Independent, The Sheffield Iris, Theatrical Journal and Weekly Dispatch in 1848. Some references also come from documents found in the British Library, the Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Bristol Central Library, the Lambeth Public Archives, and the University of Bristol Theatre Collection:
  • January 3-8: The nightly performances at the Casino de Venise, London include both The Bedouin Arabs and Santa Ameson & Son
  • c. January 3-February 5: The Bedouin Arabs also perform repeatedly at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London.
  • January 3: Jullien’s Concert at the Nottingham Mechanics’ Hall includes “a selection from Mendelsson’s masterpiece Elijah” and “Mr. Henry Farmer’s New Polka, ‘The Gipsies’”
  • January 6: ‘Guy Mannering’ is performed at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.
  • January 14: Performance of ‘Flowers of the Forest’ at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.
  • January 17, 20: The entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton include ‘The Forty Thieves’.
  • January 21: Miss Cushman appears in ‘Guy Mannering’ at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
  • January 31/February 1: Performance of ‘Guy Mannering’ at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • February 7: ‘The Forty Thieves’ is amongst the pieces produced at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
  • February 7-12: The Bedouin Arabs again perform nightly at the Casino de Venise, London.
  • February 14-19: The attractions at the Royal Gallery of Wax Models, Bristol include a Cosmorama of “Jerusalem, and other parts of the Holy Land.”
  • February 21-26: Performances of ‘Abd-el-Kadar, the Arab Chief’ (with N.T. Hicks as the title character) at the Victoria Theatre, London.
  • February 21-26: An “Ethnorama of the most remarkable Nations” is exhibited at the Victoria Rooms, Newcastle.
  • c. February 21-April 8: W. West’s Equestrian troupe performs ‘The Battle of the Amazons’ several times at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre, London.
  • February 22: The entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield include ‘Esmeralda’.
  • c. February 28: The acts at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre, London also include a piece called ‘Revolt of the Harem.’
  • March 1-4: Further performances of ‘Esmeralda’ at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
  • March 3:’40 Thieves’ is performed at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • March 6-18: Acts at Astley’s Amphitheatre, London include ‘Battle of the Amazons’.
  • March 27: Performance of ‘The Sultana’ at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • April 3: ‘Flowers of the Forest’ is performed at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • c. April 17-June 30: A Panorama of “the Recent War in India” is exhibited (often multiple times daily) at the Assembly Rooms, Bristol.
  • April 24: an “Indian navel military burlesque entitled A Mission to Borneo; or, Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor” is performed at the Royal Olympic Theatre, London
  • April 24-25: Further performances of ‘Flowers of the Forest’ at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • c. April 24-May 20: Several performances of the animal act ‘Morok the Brute Tamer’ (starring Van Amburgh) at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre, London.
  • April 28: The entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton include ‘The Hunchback’.
  • c. May 1-8: Further performances of a “A Mission to Borneo; or, Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor” at the Royal Olympic Theatre, London
  • c. May 1-8: 7 performances by The Bedouin Arabs in Hull (venue unknown).
  • c. May 8-13: Further performances by The Bedouin Arabs in Leeds (venue unknown).
  • May 13: The Cirque National de Paris performs at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Acts include “The Two Chinese, by M.M. Nief & Wehle” and “Jocko, the Ape of Brazil, (a Pantomimic Interlude)”.
  • May 29-June 2: Nightly performances by Santa Ameson & Son at Vauxhall Gardens, London.
  • May 31: ‘Guy Mannering’ is performed at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • June 5: Van Amburgh performs in ‘Morok the Brute Tamer’ at the Theatre Royal, Liverpool.
  • c. June 5-October 2: “Gigantic” pictorial model of Constantinople (including the Slave Market) on display at Vauxhall.
  • c. June 9-July 1: Exhibitions of a “Chinese Pagoda” a frequently a part of the daily variety bill at the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, London.
  • c. June 19 – September 2: Numerous exhibitions of the Chinese Junk “Keying,” complete with a Chinese Crew, at the East India Docks, London
  • June 26, July 10, 20: “Gipsy’s Home” on display at Cremorne Gardens, London.
  • c. June 26 – July 1: Van Amburgh appears as ‘Morok, the Beast Tamer’ at the Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield
  • July 3-8: Exhibitions at Madame Tussaud’s, London include a likeness of Abd-el-Kader
  • July 10: The fireworks display at the Bristol Zoologica Gardens includes a display of a Chinese Temple.
  • July 10-15: Performances of Jullien’s Quadrille ‘The Chinese’ as part of his daily concerts at the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, London
  • July 10-15: ‘St. George and the Dragon’ is amongst the acts produced by Cooke’s Royal Circus (in a temporary pavilion “near Duncan-House, Clifton”.)
  • July 24: Ramo Samee participates in a Gala at the Bristol Zoological Gardens.
  • September 25-October 3: The Bedouin Arabs are amongst the acts in the nightly variety entertainments at Vauxhall Gardens, London
  • September 27: ‘Flowers of the Forest’ is produced at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • September 30: Entertainments at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield include ‘Flowers of the Forest’.
  • November 2: ‘Pizarro’ is amongst the pieces produced at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield
  • November 6: Performance of ‘The Merchant of Venice’ at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield.
  • November 20-25: Final showings of “The Chinese Collection” in Liverpool.
  • November 21: ‘The Jew of Lubeck’ is performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield
  • c. November 27-December 2: “The Chinese Collection” opens in Manchester.
  • c. November 27-December 16: Several performances by the Bedouin Arabs at the Liver Theatre, Liverpool.
  • December 4: ‘Morok, the Beast Tamer’ is amongst the acts performed by Van Amburgh & his animals at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
  • December 11-12: “Chinese Voltige” troupe performs with the Cirque National de Paris at the Royal Amphitheatre, Liverpool.
  • c. December 11-16: ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is performed at the Liver Theatre, Liverpool.
  • December 12, 13, 16: A Panorama on the Middle East is displayed at the Town Hall, Brighton.
  • December 26: The acts performed at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre include ‘The Wars of the Jews; or, The Fall of Jerusalem’ and The Bedouin Arabs in ‘Bold Robin Hood’.
  • December 26: Performance of the Christmas Pantomime ‘Sinbad the Sailor’ at the Theatre Royal, Manchester.

Bibliographic Sources

  • Albion (Liverpool) December 11, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Mention of a“Chinese Voltige” Troupe performing with the “Cirque National de Paris” at the Royal Amphitheatre (Liverpool) on Monday and Tuesday (December 11, 12)
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  • Albion (Liverpool) November 20, 1848: 3.
    Info in Record:
    • Piece detailing the final showings of “The Chinese Collection” in Liverpool, before it is moved to Manchester
    Document Scan
  • Bell's Life in London April 23, 1848: 2:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a performance of a “grand historical Indian navel military burlesque entitled A Mission to Borneo; or, Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor” at the Royal Olympic Theatre, on April 24, 1848. (may have been other performances this week as well).
  • Bell's Life in London April 30, 1848: 2:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for performances of a “A Mission to Borneo; or, Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor” at the Royal Olympic Theatre during the week of May 1, 1848.
  • Bell's Life in London April 30, 1848: 3:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Review of a “A Mission to Borneo; or, Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor” at the Royal Olympic Theatre.
  • Bell's Life in London January 2, 1848: 2:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Description of performances by the Bedouin Arabs to be held at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane during the week of January 3. Later (quasi-repeat) ads list further performances during the weeks of January 10, 17, 23, & 31.
  • Bell's Life in London January 2, 1848: 3:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Review of the entertainments at Drury Lane on December 29, 1847 (which included the Bedouin Arabs).
  • Bell's Life in London January 2, 1848: 3:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Review of the performances at the Casino de Venise on December 27, 1847. Mentions the vaulting and somersaulting of the “celebrated Bedouin Arabs.”
  • Bell's Life in London February 27, 1848: 3:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Lists performances of the “Battle of the Amazons” and “Revolt of the Harem” as part of the Circus at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre on “Monday” (past/coming?)
  • Bell's Life in London March 5, 1848: 2:1.
  • Advertisement for performances of the “Battle of the Amazons” at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre. Later versions of the ad list further performances during the weeks of March 13, 20 & 27, & April 3.
  • Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle September 24, 1848: 2: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the entertainments at Vauxhall during the week of September 25. In addition to the Ethiopian Serenaders, the Bedouin Arabs were also on the bill.
    Document Scan
  • Brighton Herald December 9, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a Panorama on the Middle East at the Town Hall on December 12, 13 & 16, 1848.
  • Bristol Central Library Playbill (Drury Lane) - May 13, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Playbill for the May 13 performances of the Cirque National de Paris at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Listed acts include “The Two Chinese, by M.M. Nief & Wehle” and “Jocko, the Ape of Brazil, (a Pantomimic Interlude)”.
    Document Image, Part 1
  • Bristol Central Library Playbill (Drury Lane) - May 13, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Playbill for the May 13 performances of the Cirque National de Paris at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Listed acts include “The Two Chinese, by M.M. Nief & Wehle” and “Jocko, the Ape of Brazil, (a Pantomimic Interlude)”.
    Document Image, Part 2
  • Bristol Mercury July 22, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a Gala at the Zoological Gardens on July 24. Ramo Samee, the juggler is amongst the listed acts.
  • Bristol Mercury April 15, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a Panorama of the “Recent War in India” at the Assembly Rooms, Prince’s Street (exhibiting twice daily).
  • Bristol Mercury April 22, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a Panorama of the War in India at the Assembly Rooms, Prince’s Street (exhibiting three times daily).
  • Bristol Mercury June 17, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice that the Panorama of the War in India (exhibiting at the Assembly Rooms, Prince’s Street) will close on June 30.
  • Bristol Mercury July 15, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement the performances by Cooke’s Royal Circus on Thursday, July 20 (“one day only”, “in a Magnificent New Pavilion […] erected in a field near Duncan-House, Clifton). Listed acts include “St. George and the Dragon.”
  • Bristol Mirror September 23, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for upcoming performances at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The list of pieces to be performed on Wednesday (September 27) includes Flowers of the Forest.
  • Bristol Mirror January 29, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a performance of Guy Mannering (along with a piece called Simpson & Co.) at the Theatre Royal, Bristol on Monday, January 31, 1848. n.b. Barker suggests that the performance actually took place on Tuesday instead.
  • Bristol Mirror January 15, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Mention of performances (ostensibly 2) of/by ‘Jocko the Brazilian Ape’ at the Theatre Royal during the previous week.
  • Bristol Mirror February 12, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the Royal Gallery of Wax Models, 22 High Street, Bristol. Attractions for the following week include “a beautiful Cosmorama, taken from Jerusalem, and other parts of the Holy Land.”
  • Bristol Mirror March 25, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the upcoming week’s performances at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The pieces listed for Monday include The Sultana.
  • Bristol Mirror April 1, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for upcoming performances at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The pieces listed for Monday (April 3) include Flowers of the Forest.
  • Bristol Mirror April 22, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for upcoming performances at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The pieces listed for Monday and Tuesday (April 24 & 25) include Flowers of the Forest.
  • Bristol Mirror April 29, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for upcoming performances at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The pieces listed for Wednesday (May 3) include 40 Thieves.
  • Bristol Mirror June 17, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice that the Panorama of the War in India (exhibiting at the Assembly Rooms, Prince’s Street) will close on June 30.
  • Bristol Mirror July 15, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Description/review of the Gala at the Zoological Gardens on July 10. Notes that the fireworks show included a display of a Chinese Temple.
  • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: March 6, 1848 (Astley's)
    Info in Record:
    • Playbill advertising the entertainments to take place at Astley’s Amphitheatre (London) during the week of March 6th, 1848. Listed acts include “Battle of the Amazons”
  • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: March 13, 1848 (Astley's)
    Info in Record:
    • Playbill advertising the entertainments to take place at Astley’s Amphitheatre (London) during the week of March 13th, 1848 . Listed acts include “Battle of the Amazons”
  • Era (London) May 21, 1848: 12:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Troupe Name: “the Bedouin Arabs”
    • Days & Times: “finished their engagement here last Saturday”
    • Venue Name: “Leeds”
  • Era (London) December 10, 1848: 11:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice of a performance of Morok, the Beast Tamer, featuring Van Amburgh and his animals, at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow on December 4, 1848.
  • Era (London) March 5, 1848: 8:2.
    Document Note:
    • article reprinted (in this paper) on March 5 (12:1), March 12 (8:2), March 19 (8:2), March 26 (8:2), April 2 (8:2)
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Mr. W. West”
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. W. West”
    • Days & Times: “Second week”, “on Monday”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Fetes in the Arena”, “concluding with an equestrian afterpiece, called The Turnpike Gate”
    • Program Info: “new magnificent equestrian spectacle, The Battle of the Amazons, a fairy tale of Granada”
    • Other:
      reception
      ticket info
  • Era (London) May 28, 1848: 1:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Mosely, the Great American Rider”, “Santa Ameson and Son”
    • Days and Times: “On Monday next , may 29”
    • Venue Name: “Vauxhall Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “M. Gauthier’s highly talented Equestrian Troupe”, “Mr. Wallett, the inimitable clown”, “and the three greatest voltigeurs in the world – Lavater Lee, Henderson, and T. Lee”, “Signor Bradley on the Corde Volante”, “Vocal and military concert”, “Band of 60 performers”, Prussion Military Band”, “Grand Pictorial representation of Constantinople”, “Magnificent Illuminations and Fireworks”
    • Other:
      performance time,
      ticket info
  • Era (London) April 23, 1848: 13:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Van Amburgh”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s”
    • Program Info: “Morok the Brute Tamer”
  • Era (London) December 17, 1848: 11:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief discussion of Bedouin Arabs’ recent “fortnight’s engagement” at the Liver Theatre. Also notes a performance of The Merchant of Venice at the theatre during that time.
  • Era (London) June 4, 1848: 12:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type Indicated:
      Exhibition
      li>Days and Times: “opened for the season on Monday”
    • Venue Name: “Vauxhall gardens”
    • Program Info: “a gigantic model of the city of Constantinople… that portion of the city visible form the entrance to the golden horn, embracing the Aurut or Slave market”
  • Era (London) April 23, 1848: 1:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Van Amburgh”
    • Days & Times: “On Monday, April 24th”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Mr. Batty’s Scenes of the Arena”
    • Program Info: “”Morak, the Beast Tamer”
    • Other:
      ticket info,
      other (“first engagement in five years with his unequalled collection of trained animals”)
  • Era (London) December 24, 1848: 1:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of acts to be performed at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre on Tuesday, December 26th, 1848. Includes both The Wars of the Jews; or, The Fall of Jerusalem and Bold Robin Hood, in which the “celebrated Arabs will appear”.
  • Era (London) June 4, 1848: 12:1.
    Info in Record:
    • “Santa Ameson and his infant son (a la Risley) diversified the amusements by the introduction of their whimsicalities” at Vauxhall
  • Era (London) June 11, 1848: 12:2.
    Performance Type Indicated:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Van Amburgh”
    • Days and Times: “on Monday evening last”, “appearing nightly”
    • Venue Name: “Liverpool, Theatre Royal”
    • Program Info: “a trifling piece from the Wandering Jew, entitled Morok the Brute Tamer”
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception
  • Era (London) February 27, 1848: 12:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Mr. N. T. Hicks”
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. N.T. Hicks” (Abd-el-Kader), “Mr. T.H. Higgie” (St. Arnould), “Miss Vincent” (Jacquette), Mr. Forman” (Murville).
    • Days & Times: “during the past week”
    • Venue Name: “Victoria”
    • Program Info: “Abd-el-Kadar, the Arab Chief, or, the Warrior of Algiers”
    • Other:
      description/review,
      reception
    Document Image
  • Era (London) June 18, 1848: 1:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the upcoming week’s entertainments at Vauxhall. Includes (in addition to the Ethiopian Serenaders) the “Colossal View of Constantinople”
  • Era (London) February 27, 1848: 12:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. West”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Amphitheatre”
    • Program Info: “Battle of the Amazons”
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception
  • Era (London) July 2, 1848: 13:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Description/review of Von Amburgh’s performances as ‘Morok, the Beast Tamer’ at the Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield during the week of June 26.
  • Era (London) February 27, 1848: 8:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. W. West”
    • Days & Times: “Second week”, “on Monday”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Fetes in the Arena”, “concluding with an equestrian afterpiece, called The Turnpike Gate”
    • Program Info: “new magnificent equestrian spectacle, The Battle of the Amazons, a fairy tale of Granada”
    • Other:
      reception,
      ticket info
  • Era (London) July 2, 1848: 1:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Mention of a “Colossal view of Constantinople” amongst the entertainments on offer at Vauxhall Gardens in late June & early July.
    Document Image
  • Era (London) February 27, 1848: 8:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. West’
    • Days & Times: “On Monday”
    • Venue Name: « Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre »
    • Other Acts on Bill: “First appearance of Mr. Rochez, the celebrated Clown and Bottle Equilibrist”, “re-appearance of Madame Maurice”, “Batty’s wonderful steed, ‘The Gem of the World”
    • Program Info: “The Battle of the Amazons”, “Scenes in the Arena”, concluding with an Equestrian Musical Farce, The turnpike Gate”
    • Other:
      benefit,
      ticket info,
      other (“The Battle of the Amazons, in which nearly a hundred Female Warriors will appear”)
  • Era (London) August 20, 1848: 15:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the week of August 21 at Vauxhall. The “Model of Constantinople” is still amongst the attractions.
  • Era (London) January 2, 1848: 12:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Bedouin Arabs”
    • Days & Times: “nightly”
    • Venue Name: "Casino de Venise, Holborn"
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Sharpe”, Santa Ameson and his infant son”
    • Other:
      audience
      description/review
      reception
      ticket info
  • Era (London) August 27, 1848: 1:1 (c).
    Info in Record:
    • Another advertisement listing the “Model of Constantinople” at Vauxhall (this time during the week of August 28)
    Document Image
  • Era (London) April 2, 1848: 8:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Days & Times: ‘To-morrow (Monday) April 3rd”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s”
    • Program Info: “Hippo-dramatic Spectacle of the Battle of the Amazons”,
    • Other Acts on Bill: “first Equestrian and Gymnastic talent of Europe”, “the great English Wrestlers Messrs. T. and H. Elliott, Connor and Wheale”, “Barry the Clown”, “Sidi Hum Ho”, “Budget of jokes and Witticisms”, “laughable farce of Teddy the Tiller”
  • Era (London) August 27, 1848: 11:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Another advertisement listing the “Model of Constantinople” at Vauxhall (this time during the week of August 28)
    Document Image
  • Era (London) April 30, 1848: 1:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Van Amburgh”
    • Days & Times: “On Monday the performance will commence with (seventh time)”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Scenes of the Arena”
    • Program Info: “Morok, the Beast Tamer”
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception
  • Era (London) February 6, 1848: 12:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisment for (what appears to be) the upcoming week at the Casino de Venise (London). Along with the Tennessee Minstrels, the bill also includes the Bedouin Arabs.
    Document Image
  • Era (London) April 30, 1848: 11:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Van Amburgh”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “the farce ‘Is He Jealous.”,
    • Program Info: “Morok, the Lion Tamer”
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception
    Document Image
  • Era (London) May 14, 1848: 1:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Van Amburgh”
    • Days & Times: “Positively the Last Night but Five”
    • Venue Name: “Astley's Royal Amphitheatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “The Grand Carousal”, “Petite spectacle of The Golden Footed Steed”
    • Program Info: “Morok, The Beast Tamer”
    • Other:
      benefit,
      ticket info
  • Era (London) April 30, 1848: 13:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Troupe Name: “The original Bedouin Arabs”
    • Days & Times: “for 7 nights”
    • Venue Name: “Hull”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “the drama Asmodeus”, “The Tailor of Tamsworth”, “The Widow’s Victim”,
    • Other:
      audience
  • Era (London) November 26, 1848: 12:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for performances by the Bedouin Arabs, to be held at the Liver Theatre on Monday, November 27, 1848.
  • Era (London) May 7, 1848: 1:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Van Amburgh”
    • Days & Times: “the present is the last week…which terminates on Saturday, May 20th”
    • Venue Name: “Astley's Royal Amphitheatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Scenes of the Circle”, “Equestrian Artistes will display their incomparable exercises”, “The Golden-Footed Steed; or, The Charmed Horse of the Black Valley”
    • Program Info: “Morok, the Beast Tamer”
    • Other:
      other (“being the last twelve nights…owing to his immediate departure for the continent”)
  • Era (London) December 10, 1848: 11:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Mention that the Bedouin Arabs “are fulfilling a fortnight’s engagement” at the Liver Theatre.
  • Harvard Theatre Collection, Vauxhall Microfilm v.7, Unidentified Clipping, (dated 28.9.48): 132 (1st article in 5th block on LS).
    Info in Record:
    • Vauxhall advertisement for (what appears to be) the September 28 & 29 entertainments at the Gardens. Bill features the Bedouin Arabs along with the Ethiopian Serenaders.
    Document Scan
  • Lambeth Public Archives, Clippings Albums Unidentified Clipping (dated 9.24.48)
    Info in Record:
    • Vauxhall Playbill for the week of September 25. In addition to the Ethiopian Serenaders, the bill includes the “first appearance this season” of the Bedouin Arabs.
  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (May 29, 1848): (Single).
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Santa Ameson and his Infant Son”
    • Days & Times: “Monday Next, May 29th, and continue Open Every Evening, except Saturday”
    • Venue Name: “Royal Gardens, Vauxhall”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Complete listing, see attached document scan
    • Other:
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (venue info: patronage, renovations, etc.)
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  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (May 29, 1848 (Full))
    Info in Record:
    • Playbill listing the entertainments to be offered at Vauxhall Gardens, London during the week of May 29, 1848. Includes performances by “Santa Amesou and his Infant Son”.
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  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (May 29, 1848 (Full))
    Info in Record:
    • Playbill listing the entertainments to be offered at Vauxhall Gardens, London during the week of May 29, 1848. Includes performances by “Santa Amesou and his Infant Son”.
    Part 2
  • Morning Advertiser (London) July 10, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the Cremorne Gardens that lists a “Gipsy’s home” among the attractions for July 20.
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  • Morning Advertiser (London) July 10, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” on hand.
  • Morning Chronicle (London) October 1, 1848: 5.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "the Bedouin Arabs"
    Troupe Size Given:
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • none
    Days & Times Given:
    • “the season at this place will be terminated on Monday night”
    • ”an extra night is fixed for Tuesday next”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • “Mr. Van Amburgh and his lions”
    • “Mdlle Macarte and her equestrian feats”
    • “the ‘Petite Ryan,’ and six juvenile dancers from the ballet of ‘Coquillia’
    • “living statues from the antique by Mr. Day”
    • “fire-works”
    Other Info in Record:
    • All info as in October 1 listing in Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle (London) - p2
    • benefit
    • context
    • ticket info
    • weather
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) June 9, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, which lists the exhibition of a “Chinese Pagoda” amongst the varied entertainments on offer at the venue
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) June 12, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, which lists the exhibition of a “Chinese Pagoda” amongst the varied entertainments on offer at the venue for the upcoming week
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) June 13, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, which lists the exhibition of a “Chinese Pagoda” amongst the varied entertainments on offer at the venue for the upcoming week
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) June 15,1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, which lists the exhibition of a “Chinese Pagoda” amongst the varied entertainments on offer at the venue on June 15 and 16.
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) June 19, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Brunswick Pier and Railway Terminus, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” and “a Mandarin of rank, and a Chinese artist of celebrity” on hand to greet guests.
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) May 27, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the opening night of Vauxhall (May 29). Santa Amesou and Son listed as giving an “Entertainment a la Risley” in conjunction with Professor Hemming and Son.
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) August 28, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Railway and Steam-boat Pier, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” on hand.
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) May 29. 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the opening night of Vauxhall (May 29). Santa Amesou and Son listed as giving an “Entertainment a la Risley” in conjunction with Professor Hemming and Son.
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  • Morning Chronicle (London) August 30, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Railway and Steam-boat Pier, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” on hand.
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  • Newcastle Journal February 19, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for exhibitions of an “Ethnorama of the most remarkable Nations” at the Victoria Rooms, Newcastle during the ensuing week.
  • Newcastle Journal February 25, 1848: .
    Info in Record:
    • Description of the “Ethnorama” that has been showing at the Victoria Rooms, Grey Street, Newcastle during the previous week. Notes pictures of “the halt of the caravan to Mecca” and “The Interior of a Caffe at Constantinople”.
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  • Nottingham Mercury January 7, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Mention of a performance of Guy Mannering at the Nottingham Theatre on January 6, 1848.
  • Nottingham Mercury January 7, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Review of Jullien’s Promenade Concert at the Nottingham Mechanics’ Hall on January 3, 1848. Listed acts include “a selection from Mendelsson’s masterpiece Elijah” and “Mr. Henry Farmer’s New Polka, ‘The Gipsies’”
  • Nottingham Mercury January 14, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Puff for a performance of Flowers of the Forest at the Nottingham Theatre on January 14.
  • Observer (London) July 2, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) “now open” at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Brunswick Pier and Railway Terminus, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” and “a Mandarin of rank, and a Chinese artist of celebrity” on hand to greet guests.
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  • Observer (London) July 2, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing for an exhibition at Madame Tussaud and Sons’ Exhibition, Baker-street, Portman-square. Amongst the pieces are likenesses of “Abd-el-Kader,” and “Mr. Macready in the most splendid classical Roman Costume ever seen in England.”
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  • Observer (London) July 9, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Program for Jullien’s concerts at the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens in the following week. Includes a “Quadrille” entitled “The Chinese,” composed by Jullien.
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  • Observer (London) July 9, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the Cremorne Gardens that lists a “Gipsy’s home” among the attractions for July 10.
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  • Observer (London) July 9, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) “now open” at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Brunswick Pier and Railway Terminus, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” and “a Mandarin of rank, and a Chinese artist of celebrity” on hand to greet guests.
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  • Observer (London) June 18, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) “now open” at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Brunswick Pier and Railway Terminus, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” and “a Mandarin of rank, and a Chinese artist of celebrity” on hand to greet guests.
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  • Observer (London) June 25, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for Cremorne Gardens that lists a “Gipsy’s home” among the attractions for June 26.
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  • Observer (London) June 25, 1858: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) “now open” at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Brunswick Pier and Railway Terminus, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” and “a Mandarin of rank, and a Chinese artist of celebrity” on hand to greet guests.
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  • Observer (London) July 30, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the exhibition of a Chinese Junk (the ‘Keying’) “now open” at the East India Docks (“adjoining the Brunswick Pier and Railway Terminus, Blackwall”). Includes mention of a “Chinese Crew” and “a Mandarin of rank, and a Chinese artist of celebrity” on hand to greet guests.
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  • Observer (London) July 30, 1848: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing for an exhibition at Madame Tussaud and Sons’ Exhibition, Baker-street, Portman-square. Amongst the pieces are likenesses of “Abd-el-Kader” and “Mr. Macready in the most splendid classical Roman Costume ever seen in England.”
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  • Sheffield Independent September 30, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments to be held at the Royal Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield on Saturday, September 30, 1848. Includes Flowers of the Forest.
  • Sheffield Iris January 27, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Description of recent events at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield, which includes a mention of Miss Cushman’s performance in Guy Mannering on Friday, January 21, 1848.
  • Sheffield Iris March 2, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of pieces to be performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Thursday, March 3, 1848. Includes Esmeralda.
  • Theatrical Journal (London) January 4, 1849: 1:2, 2:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic (Pantomime)
    • Performers Listed: Mr W. H. Payne, “the “King of Pantomimists”, Miss Rosina Wright
    • Days & Times: “on Tuesday last” (Dec. 26, 1848)
    • Venue Name: Manchester-Theatre Royal
    • Other Acts on Bill: “a little ballet [..] in the opening” (Miss Annie Payne)
    • Program Info: Christmas Pantomime, "Sinbad the Sailor"
    • Other:
      description/review,
      imagery,
      other (specify)
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Jan. 21, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of pieces performed at the Sheffield Theatre Royal on Friday, January 21, 1848. Includes Miss Cushman in Guy Mannering.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Feb. 7, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of pieces performed at the Sheffield Theatre Royal on Monday, February 7, 1848. Includes The Forty Thieves.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Feb. 22, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Tuesday, February 22, 1848. Includes Esmeralda.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Jan. 17, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listings of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton on January 17, 1848. The Forty Thieves is on the bill.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, April 28, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton on April 28, 1848. Includes The Hunchback.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Nov. 2, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Thursday, November 2, 1848. Includes Pizarro.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Nov. 21, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Tuesday, November 21, 1848. Includes The Jew of Lubeck.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Nov. 6, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Royal Adelphi, Sheffield on Monday, November 6, 1848. Includes The Merchant of Venice.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, May 31, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments on offer at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on May 31, 1848. Includes Guy Mannering.
  • Weekly Dispatch (London) June 25, 1848
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the coming week (Monday-Friday) at the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, which lists the exhibition of a “Chinese Pagoda” amongst the varied entertainments on offer at the venue
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