Anthony Binns
@anthonybinns.bsky.social
Theatre & music hall historian. Author of 'The Funniest Man in London - The Life of H.G.Pelissier, Edwardian Satirist & Founder of The Follies'👉 bit.ly/3DcqoAo www.anthonybinns.com & www.pelissiersfollies.com
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One of Blackpool's finest - Victoria Monks - was born #OTD 1882 . For #songsheetsaturday here is her 1908 hit song by EW Rogers and J Charles Moore. ‘Call round any old time and make yourself at home, put your feet on the mantle shelf, open the cupboard and help yourself…’ #MusicHall
November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
One of Blackpool's finest - Victoria Monks - was born #OTD 1882 . For #songsheetsaturday here is her 1908 hit song by EW Rogers and J Charles Moore. ‘Call round any old time and make yourself at home, put your feet on the mantle shelf, open the cupboard and help yourself…’ #MusicHall
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I am looking forward to this day tomorrow and speaking about a tragic 'audience participation' incident at the Clapham Grand in 1906 #MusicHall
We are in @thetimes.com again!
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
A lovely article all about our Music Hall exhibition and events
There are still the last few tickets remaining for our Music Hall event this Saturday
Times article: www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Event tickets: www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/cen...
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I am looking forward to this day tomorrow and speaking about a tragic 'audience participation' incident at the Clapham Grand in 1906 #MusicHall
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It's my last BBC Radio 3 Sound of Cinema tomorrow, and I will be saying a proper goodbye. So tomorrow's show is an argument for the intellectual depth and richness of the film music, and how it should never be treated like wallpaper. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Cinema, A place for ideas
Matthew Sweet's weekly look at music for the screen.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It's my last BBC Radio 3 Sound of Cinema tomorrow, and I will be saying a proper goodbye. So tomorrow's show is an argument for the intellectual depth and richness of the film music, and how it should never be treated like wallpaper. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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In honour of #BlackHistoryMonth, today’s #SongSheetSaturday features Winifred Atwell’s ‘Flirtation Waltz’. 🎶 A household name of the 1950s, Atwell was born in Trinidad in 1914. Her Boogie-Woogie style captivated UK audiences — & she became the 1st Black artist to sell a million records ✨
October 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
In honour of #BlackHistoryMonth, today’s #SongSheetSaturday features Winifred Atwell’s ‘Flirtation Waltz’. 🎶 A household name of the 1950s, Atwell was born in Trinidad in 1914. Her Boogie-Woogie style captivated UK audiences — & she became the 1st Black artist to sell a million records ✨
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On 25th October 1954, a production of Guys And Dolls opened at Streatham Hill Theatre, featuring Sid James as good old reliable Nathan Detroit!
October 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On 25th October 1954, a production of Guys And Dolls opened at Streatham Hill Theatre, featuring Sid James as good old reliable Nathan Detroit!
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National Army Museum identifies portrait of Black Waterloo veteran:
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#Hstory #BlackHistory 🗃️
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#Hstory #BlackHistory 🗃️
London museum identifies black Waterloo veteran in rare 1821 painting
‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:39 AM
National Army Museum identifies portrait of Black Waterloo veteran:
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#Hstory #BlackHistory 🗃️
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
#Hstory #BlackHistory 🗃️
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"Friedrich Engels ‘took creative liberties’ with descriptions of class divides in Manchester"
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Article itself is #OpenAccess:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#History 🗃️
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Article itself is #OpenAccess:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#History 🗃️
Friedrich Engels ‘took creative liberties’ with descriptions of class divides in Manchester
Cambridge historian Emily Chung finds philosopher’s blistering depictions of segregation may have been exaggerated
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
"Friedrich Engels ‘took creative liberties’ with descriptions of class divides in Manchester"
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Article itself is #OpenAccess:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#History 🗃️
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Article itself is #OpenAccess:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#History 🗃️
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TOMORROW NIGHT - 'In the Limelight' - A History of Black Performers in Morecambe. We look forward to hearing Kirsty Roberts, talking about the Black performers who regularly graced the town's stages—artists like Adelaide Hall, Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates, and Cassie Walmer. Book HERE
www.ticketsource.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
TOMORROW NIGHT - 'In the Limelight' - A History of Black Performers in Morecambe. We look forward to hearing Kirsty Roberts, talking about the Black performers who regularly graced the town's stages—artists like Adelaide Hall, Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates, and Cassie Walmer. Book HERE
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Great visit, and wonderful archive!
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Great visit, and wonderful archive!
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Good to welcome you to the new home of the BMHS Archive & great to share these items from our collection #musichall
October 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Good to welcome you to the new home of the BMHS Archive & great to share these items from our collection #musichall
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Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert
October 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Beautiful collection of paintings, drawings, and prints - the Herbert & Ann Lucas Collection - at @pianonobile.bsky.social Well worth a visit #ennui #musichall #oldbedford #Sickert
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Happy anniversary to the wonderful @royalcourtliv.bsky.social which first opened on this day in 1938 🎉
It is a theatre we've supported capital project advice, planning application and grants over the years
Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
It is a theatre we've supported capital project advice, planning application and grants over the years
Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
October 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Happy anniversary to the wonderful @royalcourtliv.bsky.social which first opened on this day in 1938 🎉
It is a theatre we've supported capital project advice, planning application and grants over the years
Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
It is a theatre we've supported capital project advice, planning application and grants over the years
Read more www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
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#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
Time to campaign for a Musc Hall Museum! National Lottery?
#MusicHall research down in Lambeth today at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social archive. #Dundee posters, Hetty King’s shoes, Max Miller’s hat, and the trousers of G.H. Elliott! #planning #WatchThisSpace
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
@lambetharchives.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Time to campaign for a Musc Hall Museum! National Lottery?
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Very exciting - and the old seats from @artstheatrecamb.bsky.social were donated to one of our Theatres at Risk groups who are trying to revive the Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet ♻️
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
October 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Very exciting - and the old seats from @artstheatrecamb.bsky.social were donated to one of our Theatres at Risk groups who are trying to revive the Amulet Theatre in Shepton Mallet ♻️
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
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A couple of Edwardian #showgirls in the items on display last week at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social ‘Archive on Show’ at @lambetharchives.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A couple of Edwardian #showgirls in the items on display last week at the @musichallsociety.bsky.social ‘Archive on Show’ at @lambetharchives.bsky.social
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We are delighted to announce that we have awarded £80k in grants to 12 community theatres through our Small Grants Programme with The Linbury Trust for projects to improve access, sustainability and audience experiences 🎉
Read more about the grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
Read more about the grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
September 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We are delighted to announce that we have awarded £80k in grants to 12 community theatres through our Small Grants Programme with The Linbury Trust for projects to improve access, sustainability and audience experiences 🎉
Read more about the grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
Read more about the grants
www.theatrestrust.org.uk/latest/news/...
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This #songsheetsaturday marks the approx. birthdate of Miss Ella Shields (born Baltimore, Maryland in 1879). Here is her 1919 Darewski number by Huntley Trevor & John Neat - 'Where Did You Find the Lady?' All about Bertie Blandford's adventures at the seaside after his demobilisation #MusicHall
September 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This #songsheetsaturday marks the approx. birthdate of Miss Ella Shields (born Baltimore, Maryland in 1879). Here is her 1919 Darewski number by Huntley Trevor & John Neat - 'Where Did You Find the Lady?' All about Bertie Blandford's adventures at the seaside after his demobilisation #MusicHall
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Two fantastic #BMHS events this October! 🎭
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
Events | British Music Hall Society
Our events are sociable affairs and open to everyone, come along and join us!
britishmusichallsociety.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Two fantastic #BMHS events this October! 🎭
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
📚 Archive on Show @ Lambeth Archives – Thu 9 Oct, 2pm
🎤 Kirsty Roberts Talk @ The Water Rats – Tue 21 Oct, 7pm (celebrating Black performers in Morecambe’s history)
📖 Book here: britishmusichallsociety.com/events
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Looking forward to seeing this on catch up
BBC Travel Show on 'Saving the Seaside'. @seasideferry.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Travel Show - Saving the Seaside
Rajan Datar explores the future of Britain's seaside towns, from Margate to Skegness, uncovering stories of revival, climate pressure, and community grit. Can the British seaside still shine in 2025?
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Looking forward to seeing this on catch up
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More local advertising - this time we have a look at places to eat on Streatham High Road in 1961.
September 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
More local advertising - this time we have a look at places to eat on Streatham High Road in 1961.
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This week's #songsheetsaturday celebrates George Robey's birth #OTD 1869 with a cover of 'If I Had a Baby Like You' from the 'Joy-Bells' revue performed in this show with Shirley Kellogg. Albert De Courville's 'Joy-Bells' debuted at the London Hippodrome in March 1919 #musichall #revue #archive
September 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This week's #songsheetsaturday celebrates George Robey's birth #OTD 1869 with a cover of 'If I Had a Baby Like You' from the 'Joy-Bells' revue performed in this show with Shirley Kellogg. Albert De Courville's 'Joy-Bells' debuted at the London Hippodrome in March 1919 #musichall #revue #archive
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🙏 @brixtonbuzz.bsky.social for the mention of talk coming up on Tuesday www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/09/expl...
Talk: exploring changing pub culture – The White Horse and other Brixton pubs, Tues 23rd Sept 2025
Hosted by the Loughborough Road History project, this talk looks at the fascinating history of Brixton pubs, focusing on the iconic White Horse, Loughborough Hotel and others.
www.brixtonbuzz.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🙏 @brixtonbuzz.bsky.social for the mention of talk coming up on Tuesday www.brixtonbuzz.com/2025/09/expl...
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These adverts from a 1954 Streatham Hill Theatre programme give a fascinating glimpse of the local area.
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
These adverts from a 1954 Streatham Hill Theatre programme give a fascinating glimpse of the local area.
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As far as we know, the Change of Use application for Streatham Hill Theatre will not be assessed by Lambeth until October at the earliest. This means that there is still an opportunity to register your objection by e-mail. More information on our site - https://streathamhilltheatre.org
September 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As far as we know, the Change of Use application for Streatham Hill Theatre will not be assessed by Lambeth until October at the earliest. This means that there is still an opportunity to register your objection by e-mail. More information on our site - https://streathamhilltheatre.org