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BP02.23 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme and availability of A.E. Pickard�s Britannia Panopticon and museum, the programme of the Waterloo Rooms in Glasgow, the Signor Pathe Fr�res disc machine, plus a man able to lift the weight of a horse and seven…

BP02.24 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about physical training and strength, the prophecy of human flight in the 18th century, Daniel Lambert who was born in 1770 and grew up to be over 52 stones, an American invention of a summersaulting car, a dinner in honour of ex…

BP02.25 Scrapbook page

A newspaper cutting about skinners at work.

BP02.26 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a woman Marie Fassnauer who is 8ft and over 24 stones, music hall disturbances and disputes, plus a handwritten label.

BP02.27 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, music hall disputes/accidents, and a woman Marie Fassnauer who is 8ft and over 24 stones.

BP02.28 Scrapbook page

Newspaper drawing of an old part of Glasgow.

BP02.29 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, and a woman Marie Fassnauer who is 8ft and over 24 stones.

BP02.30 Scrapbook page

Newspaper drawing and article about the arrest of a 17 year old woman during a suffragette demonstration.

BP02.31 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, Sunday culture in Glasgow, a music hall dispute, and the quest of an man over 8ft tall to romance a music hall performer also over 8ft tall.

BP02.32 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a dinner for the Scottish Billposters Association, the purchase of the Victoria Hall by E.H. Bostock, the meaning behind traditional sailor tattoos, and Jamie…

BP02.33 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, Wilmotﾒs Carnival, music hall disturbances, and a fasting exhibition at Stewartﾒs Waxwork.

BP02.34 Scrapbook page

Newspaper photographs and drawings of tall people.

BP02.35 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about very tall people ﾓgiantsﾔ and the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum.

BP02.36 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, the salaries of music hall performers, plus a disturbance in a music hall over the screening of a hippo being skinned on film.

BP02.37 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a wresting challenge posted by Pickard on behalf of Lucy Moore (one of his exhibits), and general entertainment news.

BP02.38 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a wresting challenge posted by Pickard on behalf of Lucy Moore (one of his exhibits), a fasting exhibition at Stewartﾒs Waxwork, a 103 year old person, and…

BP02.39 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, Pickardﾒs use of the Chronophone, and a letter about electric lighting charges.

BP02.40 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a fast in Stewartﾒs waxworks, the Chronophone, and a fatal railway accident.

BP02.41 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about a visit to Glasgow by the Prince and Princess of Wales, plus a disturbance in a music hall over the screening of a hippo being skinned on film.

BP02.42 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a visit to Glasgow by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the death of a 150 year old person, a failure to sell the London Coliseum, and a music hall dispute.

BP02.43 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, living statuary, a fire in Glasgow at J and R Whyte (wire cloth and brush manufacturers), and plans for the London Coliseum to be reopened as a music hall.

BP02.44 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, and living statuary.

BP02.45 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a disturbance at the Empire Palace Theatre in Edinburgh, a potential new entertainment resort in Glasgow, music hall morality , and a violation of the…

BP02.46 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about living statuary.

BP02.47 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the death of Mr C. C. Fell (a previous proprietor of A.E. Pickardﾒs museum).

BP02.48 Scrapbook page

Newspaper drawing and article about the Cathcart area in Glasgow.

BP02.49 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, living statuary, a four legged chicken, plus the Chronophone and films at Unity Hall, Oldham.

BP02.50 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, the birth of conjoined twins, and Lady Julia ﾖ a performing ape.

BP02.51 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a fasting exhibition at Stewartﾒs Waxwork and general entertainment news.

BP02.52 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, plus wanted adverts posted by Pickard.

BP02.53 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, plus wanted adverts posted by Pickard.

BP02.54 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, living statuary, a music hall dispute, plus wanted adverts posted by Pickard.

BP02.55 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, living statuary, and Pickard as a candidate for the 9th (Blackfriars) ward.

BP02.56 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum.

BP02.57 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a carnival promoted by a Mr George Green, plus a wanted advert posted by Pickard.

BP02.58 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, large children from New Zealand, plus a wanted advert posted by Pickard and his candidacy and loss during municipal elections.

BP02.59 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, plus wanted adverts posted by Pickard.

BP02.60 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, wanted adverts posted by Pickard, plus notices about Mr C.C. Fell ﾖ a previous proprietor of A.E. Pickardﾒs museum.

BP02.61 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, plus a notice of a limerick competition run by Pickard.

BP02.62 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, a notice of a limerick competition run by Pickard, and the programme of Humberﾒs George Street Waxwork in Aberdeen.

BP02.63 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, small person Harold Pyott (23 inches tall), and the banning of slot machines.

BP02.64 Scrapbook page

Photograph of small person Harold Pyott.

BP02.65 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about small person Harold Pyott.

BP02.66 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, and small person Harold Pyott.

BP02.67 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, and small person Harold Pyott.

BP02.68 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickardﾒs Britannia Panopticon and museum, the sale of zoo animals, and a wanted advert posted by Pickard.

BP02.69 Scrapbook page

Newspaper cuttings about the programme of A.E. Pickard's Britannia Panopticon and museum, plus a handwritten note addressed to Pickard.

BP02 Inside front cover Scrapbook page

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Drawing of A.E Pickard in a kilt and a small Christmas wishes note.

Hogmanay advert

Advert for Pickard’s Hogmanay attractions in 1908 claiming 23565 visitors to the Panopticon on New Year's Day.

Half-lady advert

Advert for the 'Half Lady' appearing at Pickard's Museum.

Homeless Serbs

Newspaper advertisement for Pickard's show featuring Serbian refugees during First World War

Talking pictures advert

Advert for the Britannia Panopticon promising "living, singing and talking pictures"

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