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Titanic Survivor, The epic tale of a Salvation Army survivor, Elizabeth Nye, a biography by Dave Bryceson.  Tells the life story of Elizabeth Nye detailing the early experiences in Folkestone and New York that led to her involvement with the Titanic.  There were 705 survivors – each with a tale to tell, yet surprisingly few of those stories have emerged over the years.  Here is one!

147pp, paperback, numerous illustrations
Prices: UK £12.50, Europe £13.50 Rest of World £15.50

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Tivoli King, Life of Harry Rickards, Vaudeville Showman, by Gae Anderson.  “Writing with great verve, Gae Anderson brings Tivoli variety to life while telling the story of its founder, Harry Rickards: the Tivoli King!”  Only 15 copies available - imported from Australia.

380pp, paperback, numerous illustrations, index and extensive notes. Prices: UK £29.00

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The London Palladium - A new Book written by Chris Woodward. The glamour, the excitement and the talent; Chris Woodward captures it all in his chronicle of the London Palladium. He draws on the experiences and recollections of the countless individuals who have played a part in its journey through the last century, from its heyday as the flagship theatre for Variety to the present time.

332pp, hardback, dust jacket, fully illustrated in colour throughout, 276mm x 210mm.

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The Great Carmo - The Colossus of Mystery by Val Andrews. Edited by Colin Richards and additional research by Christopher Brinson. 95pp, softback, some illustrated sections in colour.
Prices: UK £12.75, Europe £13.75, Rest of World £15.75

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“Old Theatres of the Midlands” by Terry Kirtland" Foreword by Ken Dodd and Introduction by The Beverley Sisters. Terry Kirtland’s nostalgic collection of his memories of old Midland theatres has been vividly brought to life in this very special volume.
Prices: UK £13.50, Europe £14.50, Rest of World £15.50

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“The Amazing Mrs Shufflewick ” by Patrick Newley. Rex as Mrs Shufflewick was truly one of the great stand-up comics, up there with Ken Dodd, Frankie Howerd and even Jack Benny.
Prices: UK £13.50, Europe £14.50, Rest of World £15.50

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“Many Parts” by Keith Andrews. An actor remembers his life on stage.
Prices: UK £7.00, Europe £8.00, Rest of World £9.50

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“Discover Off-Beat Walks in London” by John Wittich and Ron Phillips. Eight walks through the most historic parts of London lead the reader down city byways to hidden places and exciting discoveries.
Prices: UK £4.99, Europe £6.20, Rest of World £6.85

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“British Theatres & Music Halls” by John Earl. Best-selling colourful survey from Morton’s Theatre to Hackney Empire.
Prices: UK £5.99, Europe £7.30, Rest of World £8.10

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“Strange Feats & Clever Turns” compiled by Charlie Holland. Remarkable speciality acts in Variety, illus.
Prices: UK £15.00, Europe £16.90, Rest of World £19.20

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Intimate Memories tells the fascinating history of Palmers Green’s much loved Intimate Theatre.
Prices: UK £12.50, Europe £13.50, Rest of World £15.50

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Coventry's Forgotten Empire: The Theatre Royal & Empire Theatre of Varieties by Ted Bottle, 250pages, numerous illustrations. Prices: UK £10.00, Europe £11.50, Rest of World £13.50

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Bristol's Forgotten Empire: The History of The Empire Theatre by Terry Hallett; foreword by Chris Harris. 224 pages, 116 illustrations. Prices: UK £7.00, Europe £8.00, Rest of World £10.00

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"The Lost Theatres of Dublin" by Philip B. Ryan; foreword by Phlip Chevron. 256 pages, 111 illustrations. Prices: UK £12.00, Europe £13.50, Rest of World £16.00

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"Glossary of Terms Used in Variety" compiled by Valantyne Napier, with technical advice by Jeff Jones. 80 pages, 63 illustrations. Prices: UK £7.00, Europe £8.00, Rest of World £9.50

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"Laughter in The Roar by Brian O'Gorman" 88 pages, 50 illustrations. Reminiscences of Variety & Pantomime.

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"British Theatrical Patents 1801 -1900" Compiled by Dr. David Wilmore

UK £23.00

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"Edwin O. Sachs: Architect, Stagehand, Engineer and Fireman" Compiled by Dr. David Wilmore

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"Tearing Tickets Twice Nightly" (The Metropolitan, London) by John Alexander.

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