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Adelphi Collection

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Theatre / Extravaganza

Theatre / Extravaganza
FRANKENSTEIN a spoof version of Mary Shelleys novel: the extravaganza Frankenstein; or, The Model Man, at the Adelphi Theatre

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Aloma by John B Hymer and LeRoy Clemens

Aloma by John B Hymer and LeRoy Clemens, first produced in England at the Adelphi Theatre, London, May 1926

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Boy by Fred Thompson with W H Berry

The Boy by Fred Thompson with W H Berry
The Boy, a musical comedy presented by Alfred Butt and written by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank

Background imageAdelphi Collection: A study of the dancer Phyllis Bedells, 1922

A study of the dancer Phyllis Bedells, 1922 formerly of the Empire Theatre. She has arranged the dances and ensembles for The Island King at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Date: 1922

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Whos Hooper? by Fred Thompson

Whos Hooper? by Fred Thompson
Promotional postcard for Whos Hooper? By Fred Thompson, founded on A. W. Pineros play In Chancery (1884); music Ivor Novello and Howard Talbot

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Island King by Percy Gawthorne

The Island King by Percy Gawthorne
Promotional postcard for The Island King by Percy Gawthorne; music Harold Garstin. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 10th October 1922. This image shows W. H

Background imageAdelphi Collection: WORLD WAR II POSTER, 1941. Defense! Long Island Women - Home Defense Day

WORLD WAR II POSTER, 1941. Defense! Long Island Women - Home Defense Day. American poster announcing activities related to civil defense held at Adelphi College in Garden City, New York, 3 May 1941

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Riley Adelphi

Riley Adelphi
Riley Eight 90 Adelphi saloon, with all-British V-8 engine. Date: 1936

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Mrs Patrick Campbell

Mrs Patrick Campbell
Beatrice Stella Campbell (nee Tanner), 1865-1940, stage name Mrs Patrick Campbell, posing for a photograph while acting in the melodrama The Black Domino at the Adelphi Theatre

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Londons Grand Guignol, Little Theatre, Adelphi, London

Londons Grand Guignol, Little Theatre, Adelphi, London
Londons Grand Guignol, Little Theatre, John Street, Adelphi, London. circa 1920s

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Greek Street, London

The corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Greek Street, London - large advertising hoardings/billboards for The Talk of the Town revue at The Adelphi Theatre and Crazy Gang at the Victoria Palace Theatre

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi 'Dry Arches'

Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi "Dry Arches", 1850

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Adelphi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool

Adelphi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Adelphi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool - early 1900s

The Adelphi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool - early 1900s

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Sir Arthur Wing Pinero in his study

Sir Arthur Wing Pinero in his study. Photograph was to advertise is play iris which was performing at the Adelphi theatre. He was an English playwright and, early in his career, actor

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Grand Hotel Scene

Grand Hotel Scene
A scene from the play Grand Hotel being performed at the Adelphi Theatre. The production ran from September 1931 to January 1932 and was noted for its special effects. Date: 1931

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Twelve Hollywood Beauties from Clifford Whitley's revue

Twelve Hollywood Beauties from Clifford Whitley's revue
Twelve musical actresses from Clifford Whitley's revue, produced by Hassard Short, at the Adelphi, London. Date: 1935

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Scene from a production of ancient Roman playwright Terences play Adelphi performed at Westminster School

Scene from a production of ancient Roman playwright Terences play Adelphi performed at Westminster School
6014070 Scene from a production of ancient Roman playwright Terences play Adelphi performed at Westminster School, London (litho) by Cowper

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Little Theatre (litho)

The Little Theatre (litho)
3650670 The Little Theatre (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Theatre)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi (coloured engraving)

Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi (coloured engraving)
608496 Colonel Trenchs intended new quay including a view of Waterloo Bridge and the Adelphi (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Cinderella, Adelphi Theatre, London, Christmas pantomime with Phyllis Dare in the title

Cinderella, Adelphi Theatre, London, Christmas pantomime with Phyllis Dare in the title role, Carrie Moore as the Prince, Dan Rolyat as the Baron, John Humphries as the Baroness

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Boy, a musical comedy by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank

The Boy, a musical comedy by Fred Thompson and Percy Greenbank, adapted from The Magistrate by A W Pinero, with music by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Jack Hulbert in Clowns in Clover, Adelphi Theatre, London

Jack Hulbert in Clowns in Clover, Adelphi Theatre, London
Jack Hulbert in Clowns in Clover, Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London, also with Cicely Courtneidge and June. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Laughing Cavalier at The Adelphi Theatre, London: Arthur Margetson in the role of

The Laughing Cavalier at The Adelphi Theatre, London: Arthur Margetson in the role of the Cavalier about to surprise the wife of Frans Hals the painter (played by Irene Eisinger)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge

North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge
1610425 North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Sketch of George PH, Adelphi, London

Sketch of George PH, Adelphi, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Photograph of George PH, Adelphi, London

Photograph of George PH, Adelphi, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageAdelphi Collection: River Thames

River Thames
View of the south side of the River Thames taken from Adelphi Terrace. Date: 1875

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Portrait, Mr C A Jecks, Acting Manager, Adelphi Theatre

Portrait, Mr C A Jecks, Acting Manager, Adelphi Theatre, London. 1885

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Adelphi arches, Strand (photo)

The Adelphi arches, Strand (photo)
582333 The Adelphi arches, Strand (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adelphi arches, Strand); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageAdelphi Collection: J L Toole, English actor, manager and producer

J L Toole, English actor, manager and producer
John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906), English comic actor, manager and producer, with signature. 1864

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Westminster Play, Scene from the 'Adelphi'of Terence (engraving)

The Westminster Play, Scene from the "Adelphi"of Terence (engraving)
2771281 The Westminster Play, Scene from the " Adelphi" of Terence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Westminster Play)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Bloomer Song, by J H Nightingale and C Milward

The Bloomer Song, by J H Nightingale and C Milward
Promotional music sheet for The Bloomer Song, by J H Nightingale and C Milward, performed nightly with great applause by Miss Kathleen Fitzwilliam in the farce Bloomerism or The Follies of the Day

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The New Bloomer Polka by Alfred Mellon

The New Bloomer Polka by Alfred Mellon
Promotional music sheet for The New Bloomer Polka by Alfred Mellon, performed at the Adelphi Theatre in Bloomerism or The Follies of the Day, first produced there 2 October 1851. Date: 1851

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Music cover, The Umbrella Polka

Music cover, The Umbrella Polka, by Charles Manby and Alfred Mellon, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London. 1845

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Pantomimes in London (engraving)

Pantomimes in London (engraving)
1601875 Pantomimes in London (engraving) by Crowquill, Alfred (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantomimes in London. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1853)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Clara Jecks, Royal Adelphi Theatre, London

Clara Jecks, Royal Adelphi Theatre, London
Clara Jecks (1857-1951), English musical comedy performer, Royal Adelphi Theatre, London. 1880s

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London

Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Christmas Pantomimes (engraving)

Christmas Pantomimes (engraving)
1610052 Christmas Pantomimes (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Pantomimes)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: London: The stone bridge which once connected Mr Couttss house in the Adelphi with his bank in the strand (b / w photo)

London: The stone bridge which once connected Mr Couttss house in the Adelphi with his bank in the strand (b / w photo)
6026870 London: The stone bridge which once connected Mr Couttss house in the Adelphi with his bank in the strand (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Bits of Old London, Old Inns (engraving)

Bits of Old London, Old Inns (engraving)
1594737 Bits of Old London, Old Inns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bits of Old London, Old Inns)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Society for the encouragement of Arts (coloured engraving)

Society for the encouragement of Arts (coloured engraving)
811005 Society for the encouragement of Arts (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

Background imageAdelphi Collection: In the Adelphi: the bridge over Durham House Street (b / w photo)

In the Adelphi: the bridge over Durham House Street (b / w photo)
3637554 In the Adelphi: the bridge over Durham House Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Adelphi: the bridge over Durham House Street)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London (engraving)

Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London (engraving)
5213503 Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London, Plan, Dress-circle Level)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: London on the Thames (engraving)

London on the Thames (engraving)
5213581 London on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London on the Thames. Illustration for The Builder, 25 January 1862.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Scene from the Ballet of 'Alma'(engraving)

Scene from the Ballet of "Alma"(engraving)
1587195 Scene from the Ballet of " Alma" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Ballet of " Alma")

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Christmas Entertainments (litho)

Christmas Entertainments (litho)
1064158 Christmas Entertainments (litho) by Duncan, John (1866-1945) after; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Ibrahim Pacha at the Distribution of the Prizes of the Society of Arts

Ibrahim Pacha at the Distribution of the Prizes of the Society of Arts
1101952 Ibrahim Pacha at the Distribution of the Prizes of the Society of Arts, Adelphi (engraving) by English School

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Little Theatre, Ground Floor Plan, Basement Plan (litho)

The Little Theatre, Ground Floor Plan, Basement Plan (litho)
3650669 The Little Theatre, Ground Floor Plan, Basement Plan (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Theatre, Ground Floor Plan, Basement Plan)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Taking the census in London (engraving)

Taking the census in London (engraving)
605213 Taking the census in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated Times (published on 13 April 1861)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Westminster Play, 1852, Epilogue to the 'Adelphi'(engraving)

The Westminster Play, 1852, Epilogue to the "Adelphi"(engraving)
1618659 The Westminster Play, 1852, Epilogue to the " Adelphi" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Westminster Play, 1852)

Background imageAdelphi Collection: 'The Fox under the Hill, 'Adelphi, 'David Copperfield'(engraving)

"The Fox under the Hill, "Adelphi, "David Copperfield"(engraving)
1616512 " The Fox under the Hill, " Adelphi, " David Copperfield" (engraving) by Wilson

Background imageAdelphi Collection: A Performance of the 'Adelphi'of Terence by the Boys of Westminster School

A Performance of the "Adelphi"of Terence by the Boys of Westminster School
1055232 A Performance of the " Adelphi" of Terence by the Boys of Westminster School, the Epilogue (engraving) by English School

Background imageAdelphi Collection: The Adelphi, built 1772 by the Adams brothers on the banks of the Thames adjoining

The Adelphi, built 1772 by the Adams brothers on the banks of the Thames adjoining the Strand; the buildings were gradually spoilt and finally demolished in the 1930s Date: circa 1770

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Background imageAdelphi Collection: Entrance to the Adelphi Wharf, 1821. Creators: Theodore Gericault

Entrance to the Adelphi Wharf, 1821. Creators: Theodore Gericault
Entrance to the Adelphi Wharf, 1821



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EDITORS COMMENTS

Step into the world of Adelphi, where theatre and extravagance collide. From captivating performances like 'The Boy' by Fred Thompson with W H Berry to a mesmerizing study of the renowned dancer Phyllis Bedells in 1922, it has always been at the forefront of artistic brilliance. Delve into the mysteries of 'Who's Hooper?' by Fred Thompson or immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of 'The Island King' by Percy Gawthorne. Riley Adelphi, a name that resonates with excellence and innovation, has left an indelible mark on this theatrical haven. And let us not forget Mrs Patrick Campbell, whose remarkable talent graced our stages and captivated audiences. But Adelphi is more than just a theatre; it is an experience. Nestled within Lime Street, Liverpool lies the iconic Adelphi Hotel - a timeless gem that exudes elegance and charm. Transport yourself back to the early 1900s as you step foot into its grandeur. As we wander through history, we catch glimpses of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero in his study, crafting masterpieces that would grace our beloved stage. The Quaker Girl by James T Tanner stands as a testament to his genius. Adelphi - where dreams are born and stories come alive. A place where artistry thrives amidst opulence and creativity knows no bounds.

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