£85.00
Date 26/04/1897
An original programme for a Grand Concert and Ball at the Oddfellows Hall, St Anne Street, Liverpool, dated 26 April 1897, held in aid of the All Souls School, Collingwood.
Performers named include Mr Quiin, Mrs Lang, Mrs McGee, Mr Potter, Miss Travis and Mr O’Brien, with a concert followed by dancing.
Late Victorian programmes for local fundraising events rarely survive, making this an appealing piece of Liverpool history to sit alongside other old theatre programmes.
| Production | Grand Concert & Ball |
|---|---|
| Venue | Oddfellows Hall – St Anne Street – Liverpool |
| Cast | Mr Quiin – Mrs Lang, Mrs McGee – Mr Potter, Miss Travis – Mr O'Brien |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a few cover markings, a 2" tear at top centre
Did you know?
- 1897 was the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years on the throne.
- The Oddfellows are a friendly society; the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity was founded in 1810 to support members through sickness and hardship.
- Concert-and-ball evenings, with songs first and dancing afterwards, were a favourite form of Victorian charity fundraising.
SKU: T01989
