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"One night at a Variety show the conductor of the theatre orchestra, having had too much to drink - not for the first time - tripped over three times as he entered the pit and had to be dragged to his place by orchestra members." (excerpt from Bristol's Forgotten Empire) |
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Edward Elgar by Michael Messenger. Elgar was one of Britain’s greatest composers, but his fame was hard-won. He produced a stream of oratorios, symphonies, concertos, smaller orchestral pieces and chamber works – musical masterpieces that are still heard and widely enjoyed today. 64pp, paperback, profusely illustrated Prices: UK £6.50. Europe £7.50, Rest of World £9.00 |
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The Organ by David Baker The organ has been called the king of instruments. This extensively illustrated book is an introduction to the organ, its history, design and repertoire and will be especially useful to the general enthusiast and the novice organist. There is a useful gazetteer of historic organs in Britain and a list of contact addresses. 120pp, paperback, illustrated Prices: UK £10.50, Europe £11.50, Rest of World £13.00 |
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Glyndebourne by Michael Kennedy Since 1934 a country house in the Sussex Downs has been home to one of the world’s greatest opera festivals. This concise history of Glyndebourne tells the fascinating story of the inauguration of the Festival under the direction of three exiles from Nazi Germany, through to the grand reconstruction of the opera house in the 1990s and beyond. 72pp, paperback, widely illustrated Prices: UK £7.50, Europe £8.50, Rest of World £10.00 |
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The Austin Seven by Jonathan Wood One of the most famous of British cars, the diminutive but robust 750cc Austin Seven, introduced in 1922, changed the course of automobile design and proved the viability of the small capacity four-cylinder car. It survives in respectable numbers to provide new generations of enthusiasts with a practical, economical car to run, race and restore. 32pp, paperback, widely illustrated Prices: UK £6.00, Europe £7.00, Rest of World £8.50 |
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Piers and other Seaside Architecture by Lynn F. Pearson Originally constructed in the nineteenth century as landing stages for boats carrying trippers, piers later developed into attractions in themselves, with ornate pavilions, delicate ironwork and exotic lighting. On-shore entertainment, such as winter gardens and ballrooms were also built on a large scale, offering further beauty and pleasure to the holiday maker. 64pp, paperback, widely illustrated Prices: UK £7.00, Europe £8.00, Rest of World £9.50 |
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Old Time Variety, An Illustrated History by Richard Anthony Baker As one of the richest sources of diversion for the people of Britain between the end of the First World War and the 1960s, the variety theatre emerged from the embers of music hall, a vulgar and rumbustious entertainment that had held the working classes in thrall since the 1840s. 256pp, hard-back, 234x156mm, integrated mono images |
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The Theatres Trust Guide to British Theatres, 1750-1950, A Gazetteer. Edited by John Earl & Michael Sell. Published by A & C Black, London ISBN 978 0 7136 5688 6 In addition to its critical assessment of more that 650 theatres, the Guide contains details of hundreds of lost theatres and biographical notes on the principal theatre architects. 290pp, paperback, numerous illustrations |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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“Many Parts” by Keith Andrews. An actor remembers his life on stage. |
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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. |
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Intimate Memories tells the fascinating history of Palmers Green’s much loved Intimate Theatre. |
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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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"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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