Item 2: Empire Theatre programme

Accession Number PUBS002/002/001/002/002
Collection number Souvenirs 2 2/1/2/2
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 22.6 x 26.1cm
Object type Souvenir
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London
Date made 1915
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required., Digital format and content protected by copyright.
Description

Souvenir program for a theatrical performance during the First World War. This program is for a variety show held at the Empire Theatre in London on Wednesday 29 December 1915. The variety show had a strong focus on cinema promoting the British Armed forces. The front cover of the program is illustrated with a photograph of a naval ship and the interior features advertisements for products and services.