Theatre programme for Gatti's Palace of Varieties 1902 Frederick A. Winkfield Engraving recording the arrival of

Engraving recording the arrival of the Steamship Loudoun Castle at the London Dock after a record breaking maiden voyage carrying tea from Hankow in China

This wharf was the site of Southwark Corporation's rubbish depot

live eels writhed in large tubs of water

Saucer measures 15cm x 15cm

Theatre programme for Gatti's Palace of Varieties 1902 Frederick A. Winkfield Engraving recording the arrival ofTheatre Programme for Gatti's Palace of Varieties, on Westminster Bridge Road. Opened in 1865 this large entertainment venue held 900 people and was the second music hall to be opened by the Swiss Italian Gatti family. Head of the family was Carlo Gatti who, on arrival in London from Switzerland in 1847, established a number of successful businesses including cafe restaurants, ice cream and confectionery shops.