Touch-screen computer displaying Pickard's Papers website
Some of the Pickard's Papers volunteers at launch event
Maria Velez-Serna just before going on stage to talk about the Pickard's Papers project
Maria Velez-Serna and one of the project banners
Judith Bowers on stage introducing Pickard's Papers.
Newspaper ad for Pickard's shows in the first month of the First World War, promising "millions of freaks, including the Kaiser"
Newspaper cutting about 'Buy Jingo', a little trinket sold for good luck.
Glasgows Entertainments. Criticism at Moss Meeting.
Article detailing the criticisms levelled at Moss Empires, Ltd. during the annual shareholders meeting. Among the complaints was a perceived decline in quality of the companys entertainment venues, the success of which, according to the shareholders, was being steadily usurped by rival entertainment venues. The author of the article seems to support the views of the critics, as certain key phrases of the text, such asnot what it should be (in reference to the quality of Moss Empires Ltd. entertainment venues) have a larger font size and are emboldened.
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The Memorandum of Association of The Argyle Electric Theatre, Limited. offers a meticulous account of the terms and conditions regarding share ownership of the company. Interesting to note is the handwritten arithmetic on the far-right of the document, perhaps indicating that the owner of the prospectus was calculating the value of his/her own shares within the company.
Prospectus for Shares - Memorandum of Association.
Prospectus for Preference Shares in The Argyle Electric Theatre Limited, dated 27th June, 1910. This document describes, in detail, the proposed plan to acquire the halls behind Nos. 49 - 55 Argyle Street andconvert them into an Electric Picture Theatre, or Amusement Hall. The prospectus provides a wealth of architectural information about the property including a letter from a Property Valuator who describes the buildings materials and floor-area measurements, as well as a list of terms and conditions regarding the purchasing/owning of shares in the business.
Prospectus for Preference Shares in The Argyle Electric Theatre Limited. The prospectus provides a detailed run-down of how many shares it is possible to purchase at the time of its publishing, as well as information on how to pay for theseCumulative Participating Preference Shares.
The Argyle Electric Theatre, Limited. Form of Application for Preference Shares.
Application form for Preference Shares in The Argyle Electric Theatre, Limited. The form dictates that applicants must be willing to accept less than the amount of shares they originally applied for, perhaps suggesting the demand for shares of this kind.
Town Council Jottings is a very interesting piece of writing from the Evening Times. The piece consists of a narrator explaining the daily activities of a council official, recounted using very poetic, decorated language. It is unclear whether the piece is meant as a satire of the inner goings-on of the city council or as a genuine account of adays work. The obvious disdain towardsthe unemployed worm and apparent fear of a communist revolution seem too controversial to suggest the latter. Moreover, the piece begins with a reference tolast week which might indicate thatTown Council Jottings is part of a satirical serial.
Article from The Eagle detailing the Glasgow Corporations promotion of Superintendent William Waddell to the position of Chief of the City Fire Brigade. The article celebrates the illustrious career of Waddell, proposing that his promotion was very well deserved on account of his long tenure with the service and his varied list of professional achievements. It is also noted that this promotion of a local figure signifies a redemptive decision by the Glasgow Corporation who, according to the author, often ignore theunquestioned abilities of men in their own service and promotesome highly-recommended subordinate from another city.
I Sometimes Forget The Combination Pickard Tells Glasgow Court.
Article from the Evening Times describing the evidence Mr. Pickard gave in court relating to the theft of one of his personal safes, containing around £7000 and a first edition of Robert Burns. At the time of the court case Pickard was 87 years old yet according to the article he was full of humour about the incident andreplied to some of the questions in his characteristically pawky vein. Rather surprising is Pickards admission that, due to strict personal principle, he never revealed the combination of his safes to anyone, including his own wife, and was prone to temporarily forgetting the combinations.
Article describing in detail the features of Pickards new cinema at Shawlands Cross named The White Elephant. Interesting is the mention of the innovative new approaches the cinema takes in developing traditional cinema features. The cinemas seating, for example, is said to have replaced the standard springs under the velvet withlayers of fine rubber with shock absorbers below. The article also discloses that the new cinema houses two restaurants across two floors where one is still able to enjoy the music of the 11-person theatre orchestra, or if desired, use theneatly arranged shutters to mute the sound.
Bull In a Cinema. Sauchiehall Street Thrills.
Short, amusing article from the Evening News describing the excitement and alarm generated when a bull escaped from a transport float and entered the La Scala Picture-house. The article details the bulls dramatic adventure from its escape to its recapture, culminating with the humoroussuggestion that it was anxious to be the first in to seeMademoiselle from Armentieres, a film presumably being shown at the time in La Scala.
City Church Sold. Picture House To Be Built on Site.
Short article describing the sale, for £5150, of the Springbank U.F. Church on Maryhill Road, Glasgow, to an unnamed cinema theatre company who planned to build a cinema on the site. The journalist intimates that the Burnbank U.F. Church congregation insisted a condition of sale be the razing of the church building to the ground before any construction takes place, presumably to honour the sacred nature of the building.
Short article describing the introduction of the Amusement Tax. The article posits that, according to a claim by Mr. A.E. Pickard, the first person in the UK to pay the tax was Master Hugh Brown, who, upon paying the entry fee to the American Museum on the 15th of May, 1916, was given a £1 note to honour the occasion. The article also features a cartoon which depicts an elegantly dressed, cigar-smoking Pickard handing the note over to an excited young Master Brown, with the caption below reading:Wed gladly pay our taxes down, if wed the luck of Master Brown.
Evening Times weekly review of the Casino cinemas programme. Notable is the mention of a screening of Charlie Chaplins Charlie at Work, described by the journalist asa screamer from beginning to end.
Newspaper advert for a film showing at the Townhead Casino cinema entitledQuo Vadis?. The advert goes into detail in conveying the high production value of the film and the critical acclaim it has received. For example, according to the author of the advert the film features2000 players and675 scenes, and is apparentlyrecognised as a masterpiece of film production. This level of descriptive detail is a common tactic of cinematic advertising of this period, where impressive statistics are used as a means of generating excitement for the film amongst audiences.
Newspaper advert for agreat picture exclusive at the Townhead Casino cinema: a four-reel film entitledThe Jockey of Death. According to the advert, the film was being shown on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only of the week commencing November 15th, 1915.
Short article describing the weekly programme of Pickards Casino cinema. The main attraction is detailed as a film entitledThe Tragedy in the Life of General Villa, an epic said to containmany vivid battle scenes and whose production involved the use of500 horses and 200 cannon.
Short article detailing the weekly programme of The Casino. Most interesting is the mention of an attraction entitled Dalmeres Table Circus, which is said to feature performingcats, dogs, doves and monkeys. Also mentioned is the screening of a film namedThe Suicide. Though the grim title suggests a film of a sombre nature, the screening is said to haveprovided much laughter, suggesting it is a dark comedy.
St. James Hall Picture Palace Privilege Ticket
Privilege Ticket stub admitting entry to the balcony area of the St. James Hall Picture Palace on Stirling Road, Glasgow.
Short article describing the weekly programme of Pickards Casino cinema. Most notable is the mention of a film being screened, entitledOrders Under Seal, an epic drama whose film spans over 6000 feet in length and has a 90 minute running time. Described asovershadowing the other attractions on the programme that week, the author of the article claims that the filmshould be seen by everybody who appreciates a good drama.
Savoy Variety and Pictures Complimentary Ticket
Complimentary Ticket stub admitting half-price entry to the Savoy Variety and Pictures establishment on the corner of Renfrew Street and Hope Street, Glasgow.
Short article explaining how Pickard agreed to help raise money for the Relief Fund by kicking off a charity football match between the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society and the Co-operative Drapery and Furnishing Department at Ibrox Park. The article also describes how Pickard decided to wear a kilt for the occasion, displaying the tartan of hisforefathers, the Clan Gordon.
The Palace Theatre of Varieties Complimentary Ticket
Pink Complimentary Ticket stub admitting entry to The Palace Theatre of Varieties on the Main Street in Gorbals, Glasgow. According to the ticket, the establishment was then under new management.
Greens Round Toll Picturedrome Stalls Entry Ticket
Ticket stub admitting to the stalls area of Greens Round Toll Picturedrome on Possil Road, Glasgow. Most interesting here is the disclaimer found near the bottom of the ticket, which reads:As a means of excluding undesirable persons from the use of this Pass, One Penny will be charged each person on presenting this Ticket at the Pay Box. The exclusion of persons based on financial status indicates the somewhat elitist attitude possessed by those who operated cinemas during this period.
Short article detailing a humorous mix-up with the newspapers birth column. The article describes how Pickard had recently announced his 40th birthday through the column, however, afirm of patent food experts mistakenly took this as an announcement of Pickards birth and proceeded to send their companys circulars to Mrs Pickard in the hope of gaining her business.
Short article describing the grand occasion of Pickards birthday, celebrated at the Panopticon and attended by a great number of guests. The article also details how Pickard received184 telegrams of congratulation… wishing him continued health and prosperity, as well as mentioning thehandsome dressing case he was given as a birthday present from the associated managers of the establishment.
Short description of the weekly programme at Pickards Casino cinema, referencing a three-part film entitledThe Clue of the Broken Finger as thechief attraction of the picture houses entertainment that week.
Brief account of the Casino cinemas weekly programme, notable for the inclusion of the amusingly titledFun in a Chinese Laundry: agenuinely humorous acrobat sketch by comedy duo Sydney and Hobart.
Complimentary Ticket admitting entry of one person to the family circle area of Princesss Theatre, Glasgow. Most interesting here is the fact that the ticket has been date-stamped with blue ink, as well as a second time with a stamp readingSECOND HOUSE. The former indicates that the ticket was used on Wednesday, June 11th, 1913.
Short account of the weekly programme of Pickards Casino cinema. Most notable is a reference to the popularity of the song and dance group Wilsons Eight Jolly Juveniles, who, according to the journalist, aremeeting with great success for their performances.
Mr A.E. Pickard Honoured by City Carters.
Short article explaining how the Glasgow Horse and Motormens Union bestowed anilluminated address upon Mr Pickard and gave his wife a gold bracelet, for the services he provided the city carters with during their strike. The article explains how Pickard allowed the strikers to use the Panopticon for meetings as well as providing them with entertainment on such occasions. This article could be seen as evidence of the good reputation Pickard seemed to enjoy with the working classes of Glasgow during this period.
Dennistoun Picture Palladium Entry Ticket (Matinee).
Ticket admitting entry to the School Childrens Matinee performance at the Dennistoun Picture Palladium on Hillfoot Street, Glasgow. The ticket states that matinee performances would take place every Saturday at 3pm, with doors opening at 2.30pm.
The Man, The Show, The Company: A.E. Pickard'.
Newspaper advert proclaiming the successes of Pickards five Glasgow attractions: the Casino, the Panopticon, the Ibrox Palace, the Clydebank Theatre, and the Waxwork at the Trongate. The venues are listed and each is given a brief, bombastic account of its successes, with the Waxwork in particular noted as beingacknowledged by all to be THE BIG SHOW of the city withover one million novelties and sights.
The Millionaires Gratitude: A Tale In One Spasm.
Short story entitledThe Millionaires Gratitude which seems to be a somewhat autobiographical account of Pickards life. In the story, an affluent, well-dressed man approaches a poor old lady and explains how the generosity she showed him many years earlier resulted in his prosperous future. The story culminates in the millionaire repaying her kindness by giving her two free passes to the Panopticon.
Newspaper cutting describing the weekly programme of the Casino cinema. Most notable is the mention of a performer named Mile Romany, alady handcuff manipulator whose act might nowadays be termedescape artist. The article describes the astonishment of audiences upon witnessing Romany escape fromall manner of manacles.
Aeroplane for Glasgow: Mr A.E. Pickards Enterprises.
Short article describing Pickards purchase of a monoplane at auction. Pickard is described as battlingspirited competition from fellow bidders in order to emerge successful during the auction. The article also describes Pickards wish to apply for permission to take his new aircraft on small flights from Glasgow Green.
Short newspaper clipping from the Glasgow News detailing a list of performances taking place at the Casino. Most notable is the mention of aspecialty act by performer Max Merlin entitledThe Human Crocodile. The performance is described as showcasing amazing acts of acrobatic prowess which were extremely well received by Casino patrons.
Short newspaper cutting from the Observer describing the weekly programme of the Casino. Mentioned are the performances of Will Starr,the chocolate-coloured comedian and dancer and Cissie Norton,the popular male impersonator. Though an appraisal of his talents,the description of the formers skin colour is indicative of the often problematic racial attitudes inherent within journalism of this period.
Short article detailing the enormous success of each of Pickards cinemas: the Casino, The Panopticon, the Clydebank Gaiety and the Ibrox Picture Palace. In particular, the luxurious interior of the Casino is celebrated, being described asamong the cosiest and most comfortable halls in St.Mungo. The article also mentions Mr Christie Grant, the manager of the Casino, describing his popularity among picture-goers as avery…courteous manager.
St. James Hall Picture Palace Entry Ticket.
Green ticket stub admitting one persons entry upon payment of one penny to the audience area or balcony of St. James Hall Picture Palace on Stirling Road, Glasgow. Ticket states that children under the age of 14 are unable to use this ticket, indicating that another ticket, perhaps of a different colour or design was available for concessions.
Short article from the Evening Citizen describing the arrival of a rare monkey named the white-nosed saki at the Berlin Zoological Garden. The article describes the physical appearance and attributes of the monkey, while noting that the animal is probably the first living example to reach Germany. An article such as this, which details the happenings of a zoo in as far-removed a country from Scotland as Germany, highlights the level of interest and curiosity which animals held for the people of Glasgow at this time, helping to explain the fervour with which said citizens pursued the goal of their own zoological garden.
A Glasgow Zoo. Promising Movement Begun.
Short article from the Glasgow News alerting readers to the fact that a committee tasked with the planning of a zoological garden in the city is in the process of being formed, with the support of several influential gentleman and strong financial backing. The tone of the article is extremely optimistic, describing the projects realisation as practically assured.
Collection of five photographs depicting the auction of the animals comprising The Scottish Zoo. The text below the photographs details the gentleman in the third photo from the top as Mr Wallace, the auctioneer, who is seen to be in the process of selling camels and dromedaries to a busy crowd of bidders. According to the text, the animals in the other photographs, including a tiger and an elephant, were sold for the highest prices owing to their status as principal animals within the collection.
A drawing of several distinguished-looking men and women who, according to the drawings caption, represent the types at yesterdays sale (of the Scottish Zoo animals). Printed below the drawing is a charming poem written from the perspective of the zoos many animals. In the poem they express their regret that they will not see each other again after the auction, however, the rhyme culminates with a message of hope from the wallaby Kangaroo who tells the other animals, we shall meet again, I know, In some bright celestial Zoo!.
Photograph of a zookeeper holding a small alligator. The text which accompanies the photograph asserts that the alligator is one of nine which the zookeeper has been able to train over a period of three months.
Under the Hammer - The Last of Glasgows Zoo.
Article from the The Evening Times describing the events which took place at the auction of the animals comprising the Scottish Zoo. According to the author, the excitable atmosphere of the occasion seemed to register with the animals as well as the buyers; the collections snakes, for example exhibited a greater degree of animation than the visitor of the zoo was apt to witness in this section on ordinary occasions. A list of the animal dealers and circus proprietors present at the auction is given, as are many of the prices for which various animals were eventually sold.
Short article alerting readers as to the last day they will be able to visit The Scottish Zoo before it closes. The article describes how, much to the dismay of Glasgows citizens, the Town Council ultimately refused to purchase the animals for a proposed zoological garden. The article culminates with details of some special last-day attractions offered at the zoo, such as free cinematograph entertainment in the afternoon and evening in the Hippodrome.
Photograph of a young girl in a garden sitting next to two lion cubs. The photograph is accompanied by some text which states that the cubs pictured are part of The Scottish Zoos collection of animals being auctioned on the 27th April, 1909.
Lengthy article written by representative of the University of Glasgows Natural History Department decrying the Town Councils apparently hasty decision to dismiss plans concerning a zoological garden for Glasgow. The writer systematically addresses the concerns of the councillors in opposition to the proposal (Councillor Martin and Councillor Gibson especially), explaining why a zoological garden would be of tremendous benefit to the city as well as a financially feasible endeavour.
Article taken from the Edinburgh Magazine concerning Glasgows opportunity to purchase the animals being sold by Mr. E. H. Bostock from his Scottish Zoo and form a zoological garden to showcase them. The article is very complimentary of Bostock, praising his generosity and his lineage; citing him as one in a distinguished line of entertainment caterers. Conversely, the article attacks the apparently substandard class of councillor at present in the city chambers and the reluctance of the Town Council to enrich Glasgows educational potential; the decision to reject the zoological garden being considered by the Parks Committee being offered as an illustrative example. The writer urges that this decision be reconsidered, stating that great is the shame attaching to our city council if the opportunity be passed over.
Ticket for The Scottish Zoo designed to give the Children of Glasgow a chance to see the attraction before it FINALLY closes. By encouraging specifically the children of the city to see the zoo before its closure, the ticket reinforces the idea that the attraction was seen as a place of great social and educational benefit to Glasgows younger citizens.
Short rhyming poem in two stanzas entitled My Teddy Bear, which seems to be written from a childs perspective about their pet bear. The poem describes how the bear, once wild and free, is now a beloved pet. Though there is no date of the poems publication, due to its inclusion with articles and letters deliberating on a zoo for Glasgow, it would follow that the poem might be designed to highlight the strong affinity children have with animals and what a tragedy it would be if the rejection of a zoological garden in Glasgow deprived of them of such opportunities to enjoy the presence of animals.
Article from the Evening Times supporting the decision of the Glasgow Town Council to reject the motion that the possibility of a zoological garden be considered and reported upon by the Parks Committee. Although the author states that there would have been no particular harm in passing the motion, he/she questions the appropriateness of such an expensive hobby during a time of implied economic hardship in Glasgow. They also point out that Glasgows climate would not be hospitable for animals in the way that the climates of continental cities which house zoos are. The writer then concludes that theoretically a municipal zoo is an excellent idea, but [owing to the factors outlined] the time is not yet.
Article from the Evening Citizen providing a detailed account of the rejection of a motion, proposed at a meeting of the Glasgow Town Council, to have plans concerning a new Zoological Department to be remitted to the Parks Committee of the Corporation. The tone of the article seems broadly sympathetic to the cause of Councillor Galbraith, the person who proposed the motion, making clear that in no way was he asking the council commit themselves in any way, but merely to consider remitting the matter to the Parks committee for their consideration. The article describes how, after contentious deliberation over whether or not a fee for entry to the proposed attraction would be imposed, the motion was ultimately rejected by 29 votes to 9.
Voice of the People. Both Sides of the Question.
A letter to the Editor of the Glasgow News protesting the plan to sell off the animals comprising The Scottish Zoo. The author suggests that some of the most well-loved animals be relocated to an area named the Rouken Glen which would be converted into a Zoological Garden where visitors could continue to enjoy the attractions offered by the zoo.
Newspaper cutting/Letter to newspaper Editor
Short article detailing Councillor Bostocks decision to close The Scottish Zoo and Hippodrome on New City Road, Glasgow, in order to make way for a brand new skating rink. According to the author the sport was apparently all the rage at the time and, as such, he/she predicts that the new facility will be readily welcomed by skating enthusiasts living in Glasgows West End.
Collection of photographs depicting the morning routine of Consul the wonderfully trained monkey, an attraction of Bostocks Jungle at the Earls Court Exhibition. The text at the bottom of the collection indicates what each photograph represents, for example, the first photograph shows Consul deciding to get out of bed while the fifth shows him lighting the first cigarette of the day.
Article from the Daily Record and Mail detailing the acquisition of a new female chimpanzee for The Scottish Zoo. The article describes how the chimpanzee is intended to fill the shoes of the late Wee Macgreegor, a beloved creature who the writer laments as perhaps one of the most interesting of all the exhibits in the collection. The article culminates with its writer celebrating the the new monkeys apparent intelligence, referring to it as unquestionably one of the best illustrations of the Darwinian theory ever exhibited in this country.
Drawing of 8 sailors presenting the rare oar-fish they caught, referring to the real-life capture of the fish which was caught near Dunbar. According to the pictures caption the fish measured 13 feet 10 inches in length. Judging from the drawing, the fish derives its name from its uncanny resemblance to a long rowing oar.
Short article detailing the peculiar case of an elephant who consumed vast quantities of stones, precisely 168 stones, weighing altogether 7lb. 13oz. The case was presented to the Zoological Society by Dr. A. Smith Woodward and the stones were found to be mostly quartzite. The article ends by stating that, while cases of this type are common with crocodiles, this seems to be the first recorded case of their occurrence in an elephant.
A letter addressed to the editor of the Glasgow News describing how a pet parrot, who has been in the readers family for 30 years, marked the occasion of its birthday by laying a nice white egg. The sender of the letter believes that this may be some sort of world record (presumably for the oldest parrot to lay an egg) and ends the letter by soliciting the help of the newspapers readers to establish whether it is or not.
Short article from the Evening Citizen describing the voyage of the biggest consignment of live alligators ever shipped across the Atlantic. According to a wireless message received from the ship the animals were travelling on (the Minnetonka), all the alligators were faring well and none [were] sea sick. The article states that that the cargo was comprised of 300 alligators, some up to 18 feet in length.
Cartoon of two baboons reading newspapers and an accompanying caption. The piece is entitled The Rights of the Worker and is presumably a satirical comment on the rights of the working classes to a fair share of the profits they help turn over for companies. The text at the very bottom of the cartoon comments on the supposedly overheard dialogue between the two newspaper-reading baboons, stating that the discovery of potentially lucrative work for baboons has caused considerable excitement in Simian circles.
Short article detailing a potentially fatal incident which occurred in the Bronx Zoo, whereupon a zoo keeper accidentally fell into the muscular grip of a boa constrictor snake. The article describes how 15 men were required to remove the man from the clutches of the snake and that ultimately the man emerged from the incident alive but in a terribly exhausted condition.
Short article describing the brief life of Dick the Gorilla who, after being removed from Africa and brought to the Regents Park zoo in London by the African explorer Dr. Ansorge, found the new climate uninhabitable and died from influenza. The article states that Dick was the sixth gorilla to have died after being brought to Regents Park.
Ticket admitting the owner entry to the auction of the animals comprising The Scottish Zoo. The ticket states that a refund of the ticket price (2/6) will be given to those who purchase animals, perhaps an incentive designed to encourage bidding.
Last page of the list of animals available for purchase at The Scottish Zoo auction. As with the other pages of the catalogue there is a significant amount of scrawled handwriting which seems to pertain to the certain animals the writer wishes to purchase. Particularly telling of the writers intent is the mathematical sum at the bottom-right of the first page which appears to total the amount of money needed for all purchases. Also present in this item are two photographs of caged animals (possibly lions); presumably pictures of the animals available for sale.
Continuation of the list of animals available for purchase at The Scottish Zoo auction. Particularly notable is the mention of the Australian Gin Gin Bird, who, according to the catalogues author is one of the finest whistlers ever heard. This statement is substantiated by the claim that the Gin Gin Bird whistles perfectly, “Yankee Doodle,” “Ill Be Your Sweetheart,” and many others”.
Continuation of the list of animals available for purchase at The Scottish Zoo auction. Particularly notable is the mention of a female Chimpanzee who carries the following lofty description: One of the best animals ever seen in this country. Very hardy and a source of endless amusement to visitors.
Continuation of the list of animals available for purchase at The Scottish Zoo auction. The diverse variety of animals on sale and the descriptions which accompany them are indicative of not only the ambitious nature of the zoo when it was in operation but also the practices it engaged in for entertainment purposes, some of which are problematic from a contemporary viewpoint. The Boomer Kangaroo on sale, for example, is described as having been trained to box, suggesting that the zoo did not conform to particularly high animal welfare standards.
The first page of the catalogue describes the conditions of sale for bidders purchasing animals in The Scottish Zoo auction. The conditions of sale are specific and require bidders to (among other things) agree to uplift the animals they buy by 5pm on the Thursday immediately after the sale. The second page of the catalogue provides a list of the animals being sold, including a wallaby kangaroo from Australia and a female Sambur deer from India. The latter is described as a very fine specimen, indicating the prestige the animal enjoys within The Scottish Zoo collection.
Catalogue of the Important Sale By Auction of All the Live Stock Forming The Scottish Zoo.
Two cover pages of auction catalogues (one blue, one orange) detailing the animals being sold at auction from The Scottish Zoo on New City Road, Glasgow. The catalogue cover states that the collection animals will be displayed during the auction, but also that they will continue performing up to day of sale.
Cartoon showing two baboons in a cage, reading the newspaper and talking about demanding better work conditions.
Election flyer for council candidate Moir, in the form of a tram ticket
Cartoon from an investment prospect for the Olympia skating rink in London. Depicts all members of a family skating while an older woman watches, and a rhyme: "Everybody skates but mother, She sits around all day, Looking very cross as father, Who skates his time away; Brother he does likewise, So does sister Ann, Everybody skates but mother, Even our old man."
Cartoon from the Bioscope about Glaswegian schoolboy Hugh Brown, who was reputed to be the first person in the UK to pay the new entertainments tax by buying a ticket to Pickard's American Museum at 9.40am on 19 May 1916.
Flyer for the reopening of the Panopticon. Original has section cut off.
Newspaper cutting featuring an article titled My Trip to Germany, British in Disguise. The article draws upon similarities and differences between British people and the Germans, as observed during a three-week long trip to Germany.
Pickard's Papers Project, catalogued by Sandra Kempele
Poster advertising a show featuring a tattooed lady whose body is covered with portraits of the Queen of Holland, the King of Italy, Queen Victoria, Goethe, Beethoven, etc.
Poster advertising Castan's Panoptikum in Cologne, which hosts more than 1000 objects and attractions.
Contract victualling coupon for Geo. Gibson & Co.'s Continental Steamer, issued for Mr.Robbins.
Receipt for Hotel Royal in Hannover, Germany, issued to Mr Pickard. Fee - 13, 50 marks.
Ticket with a stamp and blue mark on it.
Pair of admission tickets to Palais D'Ete (Summer Palace), France. Entrance fee - 1 franc.
Pair of seat reservations for express train No.98 Kiel - Cologne with seat and carriage numbers.
Receipt for Hotel Bauer in Berlin, Germany, issued to Mr Pickard and Mr Robbin. Fee - 19, 50 marks.
Three coupons for admission to M.Schumann Circus Gallery, Germany.
Pair of Hannover tram tickets, fare - 10 pfennigs.
Pair of seat reservations for express train No.22 Berlin - Cologne with seat and carriage numbers.
Bill from the restaurant on train Altona - Berlin
Bill from Rudolf Dressel restaurant in Berlin, Germany.
Admission ticket to Nick Kaufmann & Co., Roller Skating in Berlin. Entrance fee - 50 pfennigs.
Coupon for admission to M.Schumann Circus Gallery, Germany.
Pair of admission tickets to White City Variete theatre, in Berlin, Germany.
Three Berlin tram ticket to Leipziger Platz.
Poster advertising Panoptikum A.G. in Hamburg and its attractions - spectacular illusions, maze, kaleidoscope, fright chamber, anatomy museum. One entrance fee for all the attractions - 50 pfennnigs.
Pair of admission tickets to Castan's Panopticum, a wax museum and theatre, on Friedrich Street, Berlin. Fee - 20 pfennigs.
Pair of admission tickets to American entertainment park White City in Berlin.
Pair of admission tickets to Passage-Panopticum, a theatre and wax museum in Berlin. Valid only for weekday afternoons, entrance fee - 50 pfennigs.
Receipt for Hammonia Hotel in Hamburg, St.Pauli, Germany, fee - 10 marks.
Admission ticket to Berlin Wintergarten Theatre, entrance fee - 1,50 Marks.
Advertisement for Passage-Kaufhaus, a department store on Friedrich Street, Berlin.
Pair of standing tickets to Metropol Theater.
Pair of admission tickets to Cabaret Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany. Entrance fee - 2 marks.
Travel card for tram No. 5, Hamburg, Germany. It contains itinerary, timetable, serial number, fare - 10 pfennigs, and notes about changes to public transport services. In the bottom-right there is an advertisement for Carl Hagenbeck's Tierpark - a zoo in Hamburg, Germany.
Travel card for tram No. 9, Hamburg, Germany. It contains itinerary, timetable, serial number, fare - 10 pfennigs, and notes about changes to public transport services. In the bottom-right there is an advertisement for Carl Hagenbeck's Tierpark - a zoo in Hamburg, Germany.
Pair of admission tickets to Peters & Muus Theatre of Moving Images at Spielbudenplatz 27-28, Hamburg (now the location of Schmidts Tivoli Theatre), entrance fee - 10 phennigs.
Pair of admission tickets to Carl C.E.Clausen's Etablissement in Hamburg, Germany
Pair of adult admission tickets for Tierpark Hagenbeck, a zoo in Stellingen, a quarter in Hamburg, Germany. Admission fee - 1 mark.
Pair of tram tickets from Hamburg to Altona, fare - 10 pfennigs.
Pair of travel cards for tram No. 23, Hamburg, Germany, departing from Veddel, Hamburg. The ticket also contains itinerary with a blue mark before Altona Street. It also contains timetable, serial number and fare - 10 pfennigs.
Pair of Zoo admission tickets, fee - 50 pfennigs.
Pair of seat reservations for express train No.15 Hamburg-Altona-Berlin with seat and carriage numbers.
Travel card for tram No. 2, Hamburg, Germany, departing from Wandsbek, Hamburg. The ticket also contains itinerary, timetable, serial number and fare - 10 pfennigs.
Travel card for tram No. 23, Hamburg, Germany, departing from Veddel, Hamburg. The ticket also contains itinerary, timetable, serial number and fare - 10 pfennigs.
Newspaper cutting featuring an article about the life of shopgirls in Paris. The article gives a detailed description of young Parisians - 'Midinettes'. It focuses on their admirable sense of style and grace, their habits and everyday life.
BP1306-01 In Search of an Arctic Continent
Newspaper cutting featuring an article about British explorer's A.H.Harrison's expedition to the Arctic shores of Canada. The article illustrates the course of his journey.
Newspaper cutting from Glasgow News with an article about Copenhagen written by Neil Munro. The article describes a journey to Copenhagen, Denmark. At first, the author gives details about the travel to Denmark through the German Empire (Hanover, Hamburg).Then, he describes a conversation with a Dane about Glasgow Celtic Football Club, and moves on to discuss the overall industry and culture of Copenhagen. The collection of the National Museum is especially highlighted as one of the finest in Europe. The article also mentions visits outside Copenhagen to Frederiksborg Castle, Elsinore, Kronborg - the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet. The author then reviews the transport industry, discussing cars, trams and bicycles. The article concludes with a description of Tivoli Garden.
Advertisment for Pickard's establishments
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