Lee Jackson: Palaces of Pleasure

Lee Jackson: Palaces of Pleasure

9th Jun 2019 11am - 12pm

at Mortuary Chapel

Abney Park, South Lodge, Stoke Newington High St, Stoke Newington, London, london, N16 0LH
Add to Calendar 2019-06-09 11:00:00 2019-06-09 12:00:00 Europe/London Lee Jackson: Palaces of Pleasure Lee Jackson is an author and historian whose latest book, Palaces of Pleasure charts the rise of nineteenth century mass entertainment, from music halls, gin palaces and dancing saloons to exhibitions grounds (like Alexandra Palace, Earls Court and White City), the Victorian seaside, and even professional football. Queen Victoria’s subjects were amused, revelling in new forms of popular entertainment, from the night-club to theme-park thrill rides. Let’s party like it’s 1899…! https://stokenewingtonlitfest.eventcube.io/events/18257/lee-jackson-palaces-of-pleasure Abney Park, South Lodge, Stoke Newington High St, Stoke Newington, London, london, N16 0LH

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Lee Jackson is an author and historian whose latest book, Palaces of Pleasure charts the rise of nineteenth century mass entertainment, from music halls, gin palaces and dancing saloons to exhibitions grounds (like Alexandra Palace, Earls Court and White City), the Victorian seaside, and even professional football. Queen Victoria’s subjects were amused, revelling in new forms of popular entertainment, from the night-club to theme-park thrill rides. Let’s party like it’s 1899…!