File:Victoria hall disaster.jpg

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Poster advertising the 1883 variety show at the Victoria Hall in Sunderland, in which 183 children were trampled to death in a stampede.

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Victoria Hall, Sunderland
On Saturday Afternoon at 3 o'clock
SCHOOL TICKET

THE FAYS
From the Tynemouth Aquarium
Will give a Great Day Performance for Children,
THE GREATEST TREAT FOR CHILDREN EVER GIVEN
Conjuring, Talking Waxworks, Living
Marionettes, The Great Ghost Illusion, &c.
This Ticket will admit any number of Children on payment of
ONE PENNY Each ; Reserved Seats, 2d, Nurses
or Parents with Children, 3d.
PRIZES!
Every Child entering the room will stand a chance of receiving
a handsome Present, Rocks, Toys, &c.
This Entertainment has been witnessed by thousands of
delighted Children throughout England.
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Taken from the following URL: http://www.wearsideonline.com/images/vic.jpg

John the mackem 23:05, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

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1883

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