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A map of London: showing sites of medical interest in Lambeth, Pimlico, Southwark and Westminster. Coloured lithograph, 1913.

A well attended meeting of "total abstainers" in the Sadler's Wells Theatre. Wood engraving, c. 1854, after G. Cruikshank.

King's College, London: the interior of the theatre on prizegiving day. Engraving by H. Melville after T. H. Shepherd, ca. 1841.

A map of London: showing sites of medical and other interest in the City of London, and Westminster. Coloured lithograph, 1913.

Bankside, Southwark: showing a renowned brothel and theatres. Etching by B. Howlett.

Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford: courtyard at the back. Line engraving by J. Le Keux, 1837, after F. Mackenzie.

Sadler's Wells and the New River, with the city in the background. Engraving by A. Cruse after B. Lens, 1730.

Mr. Lambkin (right) being introduced to a ballet dancer. Lithograph after G. Cruikshank.

Building: three trusses from specific London buildings. Etching by W. A. Beever after C. S. Duncan.

Sadler's Wells Theatre, with the New River running beside. Wood engraving by W. H. Prior.

Theatre of Marcellus, Rome: floor plan. Pen and ink drawing.

Roués at the theatre in the company of women dancers, one of whom sits down to tie up her ballet pumps. Process print, ca. 1890.

Arches of the Roman theatre at Benevento. Etching by D. Cunego, 17--, after C.L. Clérisseau.

Our plays and players : April 1933 / Grand Opera House (Harrogate).

Building: section through a theatre, half cutaway, showing timber roofing and interior fittings. Etching by H. Adlard, 1849, after S. H. Brooks.

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Theatre of Marcellus, Rome: floor plan. Pen and ink drawing.

Roués at the theatre in the company of women dancers, one of whom sits down to tie up her ballet pumps. Process print, ca. 1890.

Arches of the Roman theatre at Benevento. Etching by D. Cunego, 17--, after C.L. Clérisseau.

Our plays and players : April 1933 / Grand Opera House (Harrogate).

Building: section through a theatre, half cutaway, showing timber roofing and interior fittings. Etching by H. Adlard, 1849, after S. H. Brooks.