The Oxford Music Hall, Oxford Street, Westminster, London

Photograph taken 1893 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: BL 12092

The Oxford Music Hall on the north side of Oxford Street between A. E. Mills (the Hatter) and Goldstein's Chemical Diamonds was demolished in 1926. It was opened in 1861 by Charles Morton and converted into a theatre in 1917.

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Oxfordshire Oxford

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Victorian (1837 - 1901)

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The famous racecourse at Ascot is pictured here in the late 19th century. To the left of the picture is a camera on a tripod; taking pictures of the race goers has always been as much a part of Ascot as the race itself. In the background the pavilion is packed with people hoping to get lucky on the horses. A picture of the racecourse today may well show nearly as many top hats as seen here.

The Oxford Music Hall, Oxford Street, Westminster, London

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