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We'll be unable to retrieve items from our closed stores over the weekend due to essential maintenance work. Please place any requests by 10:00 on Friday 6 February if you need items for Monday. The library will remain open as usual. Thank you for your understanding.

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Monday, October 8th, 1883 : special engagement of Captain Ureck, the Hungarian giant : the tallest man in the world / Raglan Music Hall, Charlotte St., Blackfriars, Star Music Hall, Abbey St., Bermondsey.

Look out for young Hillard the Mitcham Giant : 16 years of age & weighing 30-st. 4-lbs. ; the biggest boy in the world will be shown daily by his own mother : private parties attended daily : admission, 1d.

Royal North Woolwich Gardens ... : W. Holland's grand carnival benefit on Monday, August 23rd, Tuesday, 24 & Wednesday 25, 1875. This is the event of the season!.

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Monday, October 8th, 1883 : special engagement of Captain Ureck, the Hungarian giant : the tallest man in the world / Raglan Music Hall, Charlotte St., Blackfriars, Star Music Hall, Abbey St., Bermondsey.

Look out for young Hillard the Mitcham Giant : 16 years of age & weighing 30-st. 4-lbs. ; the biggest boy in the world will be shown daily by his own mother : private parties attended daily : admission, 1d.

Royal North Woolwich Gardens ... : W. Holland's grand carnival benefit on Monday, August 23rd, Tuesday, 24 & Wednesday 25, 1875. This is the event of the season!.