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An impartial state of the case of the French comedians, actors, players, or strollers, who lately opened a theatre at the Hay-Market. In which Some Notice is taken of another Set,...

by Gentleman in town
Published 1750

printed for M. Shepey, under the Royal-Exchange; R. Spavan, at the Crown in Ivy-Lane, near Pater-Noster-Row; W. Myer, in May's building, St. Martin's-Lane; G. Woodfall, at the Corner of Craig's-Court, Charing-Cross; and at the Court of Requests

Subjects: “...Entertainers / England / London...”

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The modern stage exemplified : in an epistle to a young actor. Part I

Published 1788

printed for W. Flexney, Corner of Southampton Buildings, Holborn

Subjects: “...Actors / England / London...”

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The taste of the town : or, a guide to all publick diversions. Viz. I. of musick, operas and plays. ... VII. of the athletic sports of the antients

by Ralph, James
Published 1731

printed, and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster

Subjects: “...Amusements / England / London / Early works to 1800...”

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The touch-Stone : or, historical, critical, political, philosophical, and theological essays on the reigning diversions of the town. Designed for the Improvement of all Authors, Sp...

by Ralph, James
Published 1729

printed for J. Crokatt, at the Golden Key opposite to Chancery-Lane, in Fleet-Street

Subjects: “...Amusements / England / London...”

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An essay on the summer entertainments in the neighbourhood of London : By Humphrey Quearmoode, Esq

by Quearmoode, Humphrey
Published 1750

printed for D. Job, at the Spread Eagle, in King's-Street, Covent-Garden; R. Baldwin, at the Rose, in Pater-Noster-Row; and P. Stevens, at the Bible and Crown, fronting Stationers-Hall

Subjects: “...Amusements / England / London...”

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Letters which have passed between John Beard : Esq; Manager of Covent-Garden Theatre, and John Shebbeare, M. D

by Beard, John
Published 1767

printed for G. Kearsly, in Ludgate-Street

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London...”

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The accurate gamester's companion : Containing infallible rules for playing the game of whist to perfection in all its branches. Treated in an easy manner, and illustrated with var...

by Hoyle, Edmond
Published 1748

Printed for Tho. Osborne: and sold by W. Reeve, at Shakespear's-Head, near Serjeant's-Inn-Gate, in Fleet-Street

Subjects: “...Games / England / London / Early works to 1800...”

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The touch-Stone : or, historical, critical, political, philosophical, and theological essays on the reigning diversions of the town. Design'd for the Improvement of all Authors, Sp...

by Ralph, James
Published 1728

printed and sold by the booksellers of London and Westminster

Subjects: “...Amusements / England / London / Early works to 1800...”

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Tyranny triumphant! and liberty lost : The muses run Mad; Apollo struck Dumb; and all Covent-Garden Confounded. Or, historical, critical, and prophetical remarks on the famous cart...

by Fitz-Crambo, Patrick
Published 1743

printed for G. Lyon, in Ludgate-Street

Subjects: “...Royal Opera House (London, England)...”

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A Candid and impartial state of the evidence of the very great improbability : That there is discovered by Monsr. Le Fever, from Liege in Germany, a specific for the gout: in which...

Published 1770

Printed for G. Kearsly, in Ludgate-Street

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / History...”

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The history of the theatres of London : from the year 1760 to the present time. Being a continuation of the annual register of all the new tragedies, Comedies, Farces, Pantomimes,...

by Victor, Benjamin
Published 1771

printed for T. Becket, in the Strand

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / History...”

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The history of the theatres of London and Dublin, from the year 1730 to the present time : To which is added, an annual register of all the plays, &c. performed at the Theatres-Roy...

by Victor, Benjamin
Published 1761

printed for G. Faulkner, and J. Exshaw

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / History...”

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The case of Mrs. Clive submitted to the publick

by Clive, Catherine
Published 1744

printed for B. Dod at the Bible and Key in Ave-Mary-Lane near Stationers-Hall

Subjects: “...Actors / England / London / Salaries, pensions, etc...”

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Theatrical disquistions : Or A review of the Late Riot at Drury-Lane Theatre, on the 25th and 26th of January, with an impartial examen of the profession and professors of the dram...

by Lady
Published 1763

Printed for G. Brunet, at Bishop Burnet's Head, in the Strand

Subjects: “...Royal Italian Opera (London, England) / Early works to 1800...”

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Observations upon the petition to Parliament in favour of the Theatre in Well Street

Published 1793

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Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / Early works to 1800...”

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The triumphs of London for the inauguration of the Right Honourable Sir Charles Duncombe, Knight. Lord Mayor of the City of London. Containing The Description (and also the Sculptu...

by Settle, Elkanah
Published 1708

printed for, and to be sold by A. Baldwin at the Oxford-Arms in Warwick-Lane

Subjects: “...Pageants / England / London / Early works to 1800...”

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Candid and impartial strictures on the performers belonging to Drury-Lane : Covent-Garden, and the Haymarket Theatres. Dedicated to that Great Admirer and Patron of the Stage, his...

Published 1795

printed for Martin and Bain, Fleet-Street

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / History...”

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Memoirs of the life of David Garrick, Esq : Interspersed with characters and anecdotes of his theatrical contemporaries. The whole forming a history of the stage, which includes a...

by Davies, Thomas
Published 1780

printed for the author, and sold at his shop in Great Russell-Street, Covent-Garden

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / History...”

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Memoirs of the life of David Garrick, Esq : Interspersed with characters and anecdotes of his theatrical contemporaries. The whole forming a history of the stage, which includes a...

by Davies, Thomas
Published 1780

printed by Joseph Hill, for J. Williams, W. Hallhead, E. Cross, C. Jenkin, L. Flin, W. Gilbert, T. Walker, W. Wilson, L. White, J. Beatty, and R. Burton, Booksellers

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / History...”

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Memoirs of the life of David Garrick, Esq : Interspersed with characters and anecdotes of his theatrical contemporaries. The whole forming a history of the stage, which includes a...

by Davies, Thomas
Published 1780

printed for the author, and sold at his shop in Great Russell-Street, Covent-Garden

Subjects: “...Theater / England / London / History...”

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