Amusements Gallery

Circus Maximus in Rome by Matania

Proposed reconstruction of the Circus Maximus in Rome - the Circus at its zenith. A fight with wild beasts in the long arena of the Circus Maximus - a mounted archer meets an oncoming lion. By the fourth century, no less than 480, 000 people could witness the displays of wild beasts in the arena or one of the chariot races with quadrigas. The last official assembly for the games with the circus walls took place under Totila the Ostrogoth in 549. Date: 1925

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The Games Room, or Penny Arcade at the American Red Cross Club, Rainbow Corner

The Games Room, or Penny Arcade at the American Red Cross Club, Rainbow Corner, the main centre for US servicemen in London during the Second World War with the promise of having, "doors that never close. The Penny Arcade offered pool tables and pinball machines, and was where soldier could buy tickets to theatre and entertainments organised by the Programme Director. Date: 1945

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Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal and her four sisters

Morning Amusements -- Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828), and her four sisters (Augusta Sophia, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia), all daughters of King George III. A sixth daughter, Amelia, was born the following year.
1782

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