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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.
Venue Type: Circus
Location: Various
County: Various
Type: Circus
Venue: Van Amburgh's Roman Amphitheatre
Date: 3 June 1844-8 June 1844
Date notes: twice daily (morning & evening)
Bibliographic Sources
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”
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