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PENNY GAFF 1870
Audience and actors at a Penny Gaff, London Date: 1870
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Actors Audience Dore Gaff Penny
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Bring a piece of historical London's entertainment culture into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases a lively Penny Gaff scene from 1870. Audience members and actors are captured in a moment of laughter and engagement, making this mug a unique and engaging conversation starter. Each mug is expertly crafted with high-quality ceramics and vibrant, long-lasting prints, ensuring your favorite historical moment is with you with every sip. Perfect for history enthusiasts, tea lovers, or anyone who appreciates a touch of the past in their day. Embrace the charm of the Penny Gaff era and make your mug collection a journey through time.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This image transports us back in time to a Penny Gaff theatre in London during the year 1870. The Penny Gaff, a precursor to the music hall, was a popular form of entertainment in Victorian England, offering affordable and informal performances for the working class. In the photograph, we see a packed audience, mostly dressed in their Sunday best, eagerly engaged with the actors on stage. The dimly lit room is adorned with ornate Dore decorations, reflecting the exotic and fantastical themes often featured in Penny Gaff productions. The actors, dressed in elaborate costumes, appear to be performing a lively skit, their expressions filled with humor and energy. The Penny Gaff provided an escape from the harsh realities of daily life for its patrons. For just a penny, they could enter a world of fantasy and laughter, if only for a few hours. The atmosphere in the room is electric, with the audience fully immersed in the performance, their laughter and applause fueling the energy of the actors on stage. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing us with a glimpse into the cultural and social fabric of Victorian England. It reminds us of the power of live performance to bring people together, to transport us to other worlds, and to provide a moment of joy and escape from the everyday.
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