Record

Finding NumberB134 Olympic (018)
TitleL'Ecole de Mars, 1808
DescriptionInterior view of the Olympic Pavilion, showing audiences in the theatre boxes watching a performance by the Ecole de Mars. The caption reads: 'The new music to the popular Cotillion, a country dance, executed by several celebrated horses. Perform'd with unbounded applause at the Olympic Pavilion, Newcastle Street, Strand. The melody adapted to the various steps by Mr Astley Senior. Sold by all the music sellers in town and country; price 2 shillings; entered at Stationers' Hall 1807.
Date1808
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Access StatusOpen
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1334Astley; Philip (1742-1814); equestrian performer and circus proprietor1742-1814
Places
CodeSet
NA1729Olympic Theatre/St Clement Danes
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