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Cartoon, Music hall proprietors
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Cartoon, Music hall proprietors
Cartoon, Music hall proprietors, after they have heard from the Metropolitan Board of Works -- a comment on building regulations which must be complied with.
1882
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Media ID 14310534
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1882 Bowler Bryan Entracte Glum Heard Metropolitan Owners Proprietor Proprietors Regulations Unhappy
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In this 1882 cartoon by Terry Parker, published by the Mary Evans Picture Library, we find ourselves in the midst of a group of displeased music hall proprietors, huddled together in deep conversation. The setting is the bustling city of London, where the Metropolitan Board of Works, an organization responsible for overseeing building regulations, has made an unexpected visit. The proprietors, dressed in their finest top hats and bowlers, look glum as they listen intently to the news. One man, with a particularly expressive face, clutches a rolled-up piece of paper, presumably the notice from the Board. The stage behind them is empty, a reminder of the entertainment that has been momentarily halted due to the unexpected inspection. The Victorian era, with its intricate regulations and strict adherence to rules, is on full display in this image. The Metropolitan Board of Works, established in 1855, was tasked with ensuring the health and safety of London's residents by enforcing building codes and regulating public works. In this case, the music hall proprietors have been informed that they must comply with certain regulations, likely related to fire safety or structural integrity. The proprietors' unhappy expressions and the empty stage create a sense of anticipation and uncertainty. Will they be able to meet the requirements of the Board and reopen their halls for entertainment? Or will this unexpected visit result in costly and time-consuming renovations? The answer, like the outcome of many Victorian-era bureaucratic encounters, remains to be seen. This intriguing cartoon provides a glimpse into the world of Victorian music halls and the challenges faced by their proprietors in ensuring compliance with building regulations. It is a reminder of the complex web of rules and regulations that governed every aspect of life in the 1880s, from the stage to the street.
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