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Background imageCriterion Collection: The Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London W1

The Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London W1, with the statue of Eros on the right. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCriterion Collection: Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw

Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw
Promotional postcard for Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw. First produced at the Royal Court Theatre, 21st May 1905

Background imageCriterion Collection: The World of Theatre - (left) Miss Hilda Moore as Anna Valeska ('Big-Eyed Gladys')

The World of Theatre - (left) Miss Hilda Moore as Anna Valeska ('Big-Eyed Gladys') and Mr Charles Hawtrey as Ambrose in Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure at The Criterion Theatre, London

Background imageCriterion Collection: Actors Ernest Trimmingham (1880-1942) (in the role of the Band Leader)

Actors Ernest Trimmingham (1880-1942) (in the role of the Band Leader), Henry Wenman (in the role of Lord Mellingham)

Background imageCriterion Collection: Binne Hale & Ernest Trimmingham - Actors in The Dippers

Binne Hale & Ernest Trimmingham - Actors in The Dippers
Ernest Trimmingham (1880 - 1942), Actor in the role of the Bandleader The Dippers at The Criterion, pictured with Binnie Hale (in the role of the Professional American dancer Pauline Dipper)

Background imageCriterion Collection: Actor Ernest Trimmingham (1880-1942) - Actor in the role of the Bandleader The Dippers at The Criterion

Actor Ernest Trimmingham (1880-1942) - Actor in the role of the Bandleader The Dippers at The Criterion, pictured with Henry Wenham (in the role of Lord Mellingham)

Background imageCriterion Collection: Ernest Trimmingham in The Dippers at the Criterion

Ernest Trimmingham in The Dippers at the Criterion
The Dippers at the Criterion - a farce by Ben Travers - Mr Ernest Trimmingham (1880 - 1942) is the leader of the band playing for the Dippers

Background imageCriterion Collection: The Dippers at the Criterion - Ernest Trimmingham

The Dippers at the Criterion - Ernest Trimmingham
The Dippers at the Criterion - a sparkling new farce by Ben Travers - Act II - Mr Ernest Trimmingham (misspelled here as Trimingham) (1880 - 1942) is the leader of the band playing for the Dippers

Background imageCriterion Collection: Souvenir of David Garrick performed by Charles Wyndham

Souvenir of David Garrick performed by Charles Wyndham at the Criterion Theatre, London 1888 front page of programme. Date: 1888

Background imageCriterion Collection: Souvenir of David Garrick performed by Charles Wyndham

Souvenir of David Garrick performed by Charles Wyndham at the Criterion Theatre, London 1888 centre page of programme. Date: 1888

Background imageCriterion Collection: Interior of the East Room within the Criterion Restaurant

Interior of the East Room within the Criterion Restaurant
A view of the interior of the East Room within the Criterion Restaurant, London, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageCriterion Collection: Julie Sudo, Dancer

Julie Sudo, Dancer
Oriental dancer Julie Sudo, appearing in Carnival Time at the Criterion Restaurant. Date: circa 1925

Background imageCriterion Collection: Le Mariage de Mlle Beulemans, Criterion Theatre, London

Le Mariage de Mlle Beulemans, Criterion Theatre, London. Date: circa 1914

Background imageCriterion Collection: Oh! I Say!! by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare, at the Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth

Oh! I Say!! by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare, at the Pavilion Theatre, Weymouth, from the Criterion Theatre, London Date: circa 1914

Background imageCriterion Collection: Photograph of Criterion PH, Southend, Essex

Photograph of Criterion PH, Southend, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Colour Renamed pub left face on view of the pub

Background imageCriterion Collection: Photograph of Criterion PH, Herne Hill, London

Photograph of Criterion PH, Herne Hill, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageCriterion Collection: the Italian Roof Garden at the Crietrion Restaurant

the Italian Roof Garden at the Crietrion Restaurant
A sketch of the Italian Roof Garden at the Crietrion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageCriterion Collection: A view of the East Room at the Criterion Restaurant

A view of the East Room at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageCriterion Collection: A view of the Chinese Room at the Criterion Restaurant

A view of the Chinese Room at the Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly, London, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageCriterion Collection: Advert for Lillywhites skating items 1930

Advert for Lillywhites skating items 1930
Advertisement for skating items, available at Lillywhites, Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: 1930

Background imageCriterion Collection: Mary Moore, Criterion Theatre, London

Mary Moore, Criterion Theatre, London
Mary Moore (Mrs Albery, 1861-1931), actress and theatre manager, business partner with Charles Wyndham at the Criterion Theatre. They married much later, in 1916. 1880s

Background imageCriterion Collection: A Scrap of Paper, Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, Lond

A Scrap of Paper, Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, Lond
A Scrap of Paper, a play by Victorien Sardou, adapted by Frederick Fenn, at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London, with Nancy Price and Lyn Harding. circa 1914

Background imageCriterion Collection: The Prince Chap, from Criterion Theatre, London

The Prince Chap, from Criterion Theatre, London
The Prince Chap, with the entire company from the Criterion Theatre, London. 1906

Background imageCriterion Collection: Oh! I Say!! Hippodrome Theatre, Colchester, Essex

Oh! I Say!! Hippodrome Theatre, Colchester, Essex. Previously at the Criterion Theatre, London. circa 1913

Background imageCriterion Collection: Fashionable bathing suits of the 1920s

Fashionable bathing suits of the 1920s
The cover illustration of The Spheres womens section features an array of fashionable outfits

Background imageCriterion Collection: Fresh Fields by Ivor Novello

Fresh Fields by Ivor Novello
Promotional postcard for Fresh Fields, a comedy in three acts by Ivor Novello playing at the Criterion Theatre in London from 5th January 1933 to 17th February 1934

Background imageCriterion Collection: The Freedom of Suzanne by C Gordon-Lennox

The Freedom of Suzanne by C Gordon-Lennox
Promotional postcard showing the stage set of The Freedom of Suzanne by Cosmo Gordon-Lennox at the Criterion Theatre in London during its run from November 1904 to April 1905

Background imageCriterion Collection: David Garrick by Tom Robertson

David Garrick by Tom Robertson. Part of four-page souvenir for the revival at the Criterion Theatre, 29th February 1888 starring Charles Wyndham (23 March 1837 12 January 1919) who owned the theatre

Background imageCriterion Collection: Baby Mine, by Margaret Mayo

Baby Mine, by Margaret Mayo, first produced in England at the Criterion Theatre, London, February 1911. This version was for the Vaudeville Theatre, where it transferred in May 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageCriterion Collection: Ann, or Through the Window, by Lechmere Worrall

Ann, or Through the Window, by Lechmere Worrall, first produced at the Criterion Theatre, London, June 1912. Touring to the Theatre Royal, Bournemouth, February 1914

Background imageCriterion Collection: Ambrose Applejohns Adventure by Walter Hackett

Ambrose Applejohns Adventure by Walter Hackett, first produced as Spanish Treasure in Brighton and at the Criterion Theatre, London, July 1921

Background imageCriterion Collection: Cartoon, mopping up at the Criterion Theatre, London

Cartoon, mopping up at the Criterion Theatre, London
Cartoon -- They are getting the water out of the Criterion with all speed. Henry James Byron (1835-1884) is shown mopping up at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, London, after some flooding

Background imageCriterion Collection: Cartoon, A new man in Oldacres part

Cartoon, A new man in Oldacres part

Background imageCriterion Collection: Exhibition dancers Ludo Mass and Muriel Webster, London, 192

Exhibition dancers Ludo Mass and Muriel Webster, London, 1922 appearing at the Criterion Roof Garden Date: 1922

Background imageCriterion Collection: The Jazz Band The Roof Garden Stars Band

The Jazz Band The Roof Garden Stars Band who play at the Italian Roof Garden at the Criterion, London 1922 Date: 1922

Background imageCriterion Collection: Caricature of the actor and theatre manager Charles Wyndham

Caricature of the actor and theatre manager Charles Wyndham
Caricature of the actor and theatre manager Sir Charles Wyndham -- he managed the Criterion Theatre in London. late 19th century

Background imageCriterion Collection: Winnie Brooke, Widow

Winnie Brooke, Widow
Promotional postcard for Winnie Brooke, Widow, first performed at the Criterion Theatre, London in 1905. A musical comedy starring popular actress Ada Reeve who also co-produced the play

Background imageCriterion Collection: Oh! I Say!! by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare

Oh! I Say!! by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare. First produced at the Criterion Theatre, 28th May 1913

Background imageCriterion Collection: My Soldier Boy by Alfred Maltby and Frank Lindo

My Soldier Boy by Alfred Maltby and Frank Lindo
Front page of a promotional booklet for My Soldier Boy by Alfred Maltby and Frank Lindo. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, 11th July 1898, and Criterion Theatre, 3rd January 1899

Background imageCriterion Collection: Lord Richard In The Pantry by Sidney Blow and Douglas Hoare

Lord Richard In The Pantry by Sidney Blow and Douglas Hoare
Promotional postcard for Lord Richard In The Pantry by Sidney Blow and Douglas Hoare from Martin Swaynes novel of 1912

Background imageCriterion Collection: A Little Bit Of Fluff by Walter William Ellis

A Little Bit Of Fluff by Walter William Ellis
Promotional postcard for A Little Bit Of Fluff by Walter William Ellis. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, 11th October and Criterion Theatre, 27th October 1915

Background imageCriterion Collection: The Carnival Time cabaret show at the Criterion restaurant

The Carnival Time cabaret show at the Criterion restaurant
Vera Freeman and the girls in Carnival Time, the cabaret show at the Criterion Restaurant, London (1925) Date: 1925

Background imageCriterion Collection: Victoria Road, New Brighton, Lancashire

Victoria Road, New Brighton, Lancashire
Victoria Road, New Brighton, Wallasey, near Wirral, Lancashire, England. Showing the Royal Ferry Hotel, The Criterion Dining Rooms and Baileys Stores Date: 1910s

Background imageCriterion Collection: What Piccadilly Circus looks like in the early morning

What Piccadilly Circus looks like in the early morning
A typical early morning scene in Piccadilly Circus, showing a a smart gentleman in a hansom, heading westward towards Piccadilly, perhaps from a club (the caption suggests the Garrick)

Background imageCriterion Collection: Piccadilly Circus, London

Piccadilly Circus, London - looking south east down Lower Regent Street toward the Duke of York Column and the distant tower of the Houses of Parliament. Date: circa 1909

Background imageCriterion Collection: BALMES, Jaume (1810-1848)

BALMES, Jaume (1810-1848). Spanish philosopher and priest. Title page of the work El Criterio (The Criterion), edited

Background imageCriterion Collection: Indoor ski school at Piccadilly Circus

Indoor ski school at Piccadilly Circus
Miss Audrey Sale-Barker, the well-known aviatrix, at the opening of the new ski school at the Criterion building, Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: 1931

Background imageCriterion Collection: Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly

Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly
Criterion Restaurant and theatre in Piccadilly opposite the statue of Eros. Branches of Dolcis and Boots are housed in the building too. Date: 1947

Background imageCriterion Collection: People dancing the maypole round Eros in Piccadilly

People dancing the maypole round Eros in Piccadilly
A group of happy people from different walks of life dancing the maypole round the statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: 1951

Background imageCriterion Collection: Bill Posters, New York

Bill Posters, New York
Bill Boards and Poster Room. Two men posting a large bill for the Criterion Theatre performance of The Dictator with William Collier, on a free-standing board on a New York sidew

Background imageCriterion Collection: Madame Sada Yacco

Madame Sada Yacco
The Japanese players at the Criterion theatre in London in a scene from Act II of " The Geisha and the Knight" showing Madame Sada Yacco (or Saddayakko)

Background imageCriterion Collection: Gideon Chooses his Men

Gideon Chooses his Men
His criterion for picking his men is the way they drink from a river : if they kneel and bow their heads he rejects them, choosing only those who lap from their cupped hands


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