Hippodrome Collection

Annette Kellerman at the Hippodrome Theatre, New York, 1925-26 Date: circa 1926

Annette Kellermann
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (1886 - 1975), Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, London - Queens Opera House and Club can be seen on the right (in 2017 a Virgin Arctive Health Club...). Date: circa 1905

Judy Garland, American actress, singer and dancer, in concert at The Talk of the Town nightclub in London, where she has a five week residency, pictured Thursday 16th January 1969

Judy Garland, American actress, singer and dancer, in concert at The Talk of the Town nightclub in London, where she has a five week residency, pictured Thursday 16th January 1969

Judy Garland, American actress, singer and dancer, in concert at The Talk of the Town nightclub in London, where she has a five week residency, pictured Thursday 16th January 1969

Theatre / Hippodrome
Some interior views of the Hippodrome, London, including the vestibule, the Cabin Saloon and the Royal Box

Leap Year Programme / Paul Chesney
George Robey is the principal performer in the LEAP YEAR show at the London Hippodrome

Page from The Sketch reporting on the birthday party of Belita (Maria Belita Jepson-Turner) at the London Hippodrome, at the time she was starring the show Champagne on Ice

The Headmaster by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch
Promotional postcard for The Headmaster by Wilfrid T. Coleby and Edward Knoblauch. First produced at the Playhouse theatre, 22nd January 1913

Herr Seeth and his performing animals, London Hippodrome
Herr Julius Seeth, lion tamer, in the arena at the London Hippodrome with two of his lions forming behind him with ponies and dogs. Date: 1903

Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865)
JLJ4586105 Prix du jockey club a Chantilly in 1841 Print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865), 1841 Collection privee by Herring Snr

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome
Cinderella, the first pantomime at the London Hippodrome, which received rave reviews. Top photographs show Hetty Chattel as the Prince, Ruth Lytton as Dandini and Amy Farrell as Cinderella

A scene from Hit the Deck at the London Hippodrome (1927) Date: 1927

Programme for Joy Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1915
Programme for Joy Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1919, presented by Albert de Courville Date: 1919

England / Colchester
The High Street, Colchester, Essex, showing the Town Hall, with the Jumbo Water Tower beyond. Date: 1950s

The Quinlan Opera Company
Promotional postcard for The Quinlan Opera Company. Billed as The Greatest Touring Company Ever Organized. Touring to the Royal Hippodrome, Liverpool, 2nd October 1911 Figures, left to right

Programme cover for Jack in the Beanstalk, 1921
Programme cover for Jack and the Beanstalk staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1921. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1921

Kaufmann Trick cyclist at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of one of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

Kaufmann Trick Cyclists at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of two of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

Some Sunny personalities at the London Hippodrome
Caricature by Nerman of the various performers appearing in the popular comedy musical, Sunny at the London Hippodrome in 1926. Top left Nancy Lovat, top right, Elsie Randolph

Herr Graiss looping monkey, Diavolino
Diavolino, a little monkey trained by Herr Grais, who performed the loop the loop on a tricycle at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1903

An acrobatic baboon at the Hippodrome
Herr Grais with his performing acrobatic baboon at the London Hippodrome in 1902. Date: 1902

Diavolino, the monkey that loops the loop, London Hippodrome
Diavolino, the monkey that looped the loop on a little tricycle at the London Hippodrome in 1902. Date: 1902

Programme cover, The Manchester Hippodrome, Oxford Street, Manchester. 1912

The Hippodrome building, London
The Hippodrome building on the corner of Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square in the City of Westminster, London. Date: 1900s

Theatre, Mercenary Mary 1925, Nerman
Mercenary Mary, a successful comedy, playing at the London Hippodrome, staring Mr A. W. Baskcomb, Frank Masters, Peggy O Neil (Mary) Lew Hearn, June and Sonnie Hale

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car
LUX4784624 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car and bicycle festival of dramatic artists - Presentation of the participants in the cycling race

Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900
LUX4811695 Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes around and in the Ostend racecourse, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Horse race on a racetrack in the United States, year 1880. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4961910 Horse race on a racetrack in the United States, year 1880. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Horse race on a racetrack in the United States, year 1880)

Belgium, Ostend: Race field, three elegants attend a horse race in the stands, 1900
LUX4813203 Belgium, Ostend: Race field, three elegants attend a horse race in the stands, 1900; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: Race field, three elegants attend a horse race in the stands)

Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna
3569946 Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Racetrack, Bologna 21/05/1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Policeman in a racecourse during a horse race
3569915 Policeman in a racecourse during a horse race by Levi, Giorgio Enrico (19th-20th century) (attr.to); (add.info.: 1895 ca. Photographer: Levi Giorgio Enrico); Alinari Archives, Florence.

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Tribune d'honneur du course d'Auteuil with the personalites of France
LUX4746843 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Tribune d'honneur du course d'Auteuil with the personalites of France and the colonies, 1897; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

First day of Equestrian Competition in Florence: Lieutenant cop Marchetti, winner of the first prize
3569952 First day of Equestrian Competition in Florence: Lieutenant cop Marchetti, winner of the first prize; (add.info.: Florence 1903 Photographer: Levi, Giuseppe); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Attendance at the races at San Siro, May 1899
3569879 Attendance at the races at San Siro, May 1899 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: San Siro Racecourse, Milan 1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

United Kingdom, Northampton: Spectators in a racetrack stand, 1920
LUX4723775 United Kingdom, Northampton: Spectators in a racetrack stand, 1920; (add.info.: United Kingdom, Northampton: Spectators in a racetrack stand, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Horse race for the English derby, 1791. Lithography after a strong water 18th century
NWI4961754 Horse race for the English derby, 1791. Lithography after a strong water 18th century.; (add.info.: Horse race for the English derby, 1791)

Longchamp Cavalcade. Two incredible (fops) mounted on heavy dray horses instead of thoroughbreds at Longchamp
FLO4677969 Longchamp Cavalcade. Two incredible (fops) mounted on heavy dray horses instead of thoroughbreds at Longchamp racetrack

Jockeys in racing silks on thoroughbred horses on a race course before a cheering crowd
FLO4688653 Jockeys in racing silks on thoroughbred horses on a race course before a cheering crowd. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, a woman takes a photograph, 1900
LUX4811700 Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, a woman takes a photograph, 1900; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, a woman takes a photograph)

Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900
LUX4811680 Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900; (add.info.: Belle epoque; Belgium, Ostend: Elegantes attend a horse race, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car
LUX4784638 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): July 7, 1900, longchamp racecourse, car and cyclist party of dramatic artists - First round of the women cyclists race, 1900; (add.info.: France)

An Elizabethan Duel, under the Direction of Captain Hutton, performed at the Hippodrome (litho)
1040576 An Elizabethan Duel, under the Direction of Captain Hutton, performed at the Hippodrome (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elizabethan Duel)

Racecourse, Newmarket (b/w photo)
8649168 Racecourse, Newmarket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racecourse, Newmarket)

Lord Derby wins the Derby, 1924 (b/w photo)
8626457 Lord Derby wins the Derby, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving)
8635022 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot racing at the Olympic Games, ancient Greece)

Belgium, Ostend: An elegante attends a horse race, 1895 - The wagener prize
LUX4811612 Belgium, Ostend: An elegante attends a horse race, 1895 - The wagener prize; (add.info.: Belgium, Ostend: An elegante attends a horse race)

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Experience the magic of the Hippodrome: A historical venue that has hosted iconic performers like Judy Garland, American actress, singer and dancer, in concert at The Talk of the Town. From its grandeur to its captivating shows, this theatre has witnessed unforgettable moments throughout history. Delve into the past with a Prix du jockey club a Chantilly print by John Frederick Herring (1795-1865), showcasing the elegance and excitement of horse racing. Immerse yourself in gripping dramas like 'The Headmaster' by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch or witness Annette Kellerman's breathtaking performance at the Hippodrome Theatre in New York back in 1925. Leap into entertainment with Paul Chesney's Leap Year Programme or join Belita's birthday party as reported by The Sketch magazine. Discover some sunny personalities who have graced the London Hippodrome stage over time or be amazed by Herr Seeth and his performing animals. With each programme cover telling a unique story, such as The Manchester Hippodrome's artistic design, there is always something extraordinary happening at this legendary venue.