by Emily McLean 20 December 2021 2 A brief introduction to Historic photography The Great British Pantomime Every Christmas, Brits flock to the theatres for pantomime season. But the great British panto is neither solely British, nor technically a pantomime.
by Emily McLean 19 October 2021 1 A brief introduction to Listed places Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now British theatre originated in the medieval era, with a strongly religious influence.
by Historic England 28 May 2016 Number of comments0 A brief introduction to Architecture Historic photography Listed places Mirth, Mayhem and Marvel: A Brief Introduction to Music Halls Originating as an extension of the saloon bars of local pubs and taverns, music halls developed their own style of variety performance