King Lear, Act III, Scene IV: 1792

Mr G. Perren as Tom Starboard: 19th century

Theatrical portrait: c.1870

Image detail from The Theatre World and illustrated stage review, Issue no.8

Mr Pitt as Dred the Freeman of the Swamp: c.1875

As You Like It, Act IV, Scene 3: 18th-19th century

Buy a Bill of the Play, Drury Lane Theatre: 1804

Image detail from The Theatre World and illustrated stage review, Issue no.13

The State Visit to the Royal Italian Opera: 1855

Alhambra Theatre programme cover: 1912

Image detail from The Theatre World and illustrated stage review, Issue no.7

The Royal Family at Covent Garden Theatre: 1804