Bridgnorth Shropshire – Blondinette Melodists Musical – 1877

About this Blondinette Melodists programme

An original programme for the Blondinette Melodists at the Agricultural Hall, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, dated 13 August 1877. Touring musical troupes like the Blondinette Melodists brought songs and light entertainment to market towns across Victorian Britain, often performing in public halls rather than purpose-built theatres. A rare piece of Shropshire entertainment history and an unusual example of old theatre programmes from the 1870s.

Two edge tears on right,slight mottling.

Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a few tiny edge ni's (what the codes mean)

Did you know?

• Bridgnorth is divided into High Town and Low Town, linked since 1892 by the Cliff Railway, one of the steepest inland funiculars in Britain.
• Before most market towns had theatres, travelling companies relied on halls like this one for their performances.