Olympia London (Established 1886)
Dates
- Existence: Established 1886
Biography
Olympia was originally conceived in the early 1880s as the National Agricultural Hall, a larger version of the Royal Agricultural Hall in Islington to function as an exhibitions, tournaments, sporting competitions and entertainments venue.
The site first opened its doors on 26th December 1886, already popularly known as Olympia. From its inception it has hosted some of the best regarded international events and shows including The London International Horse Show, The First Ideal Home Show, The Cycle and Motor Cycle Show, The British Industries Fair and Crufts. Olympia also became famous as a circus venue from its early days, especially for hosing the renowned Bertam Mills Christmas Circus spectacular and fairground for over thirty years.
In 2017 Olympia was acquired by a consortium of investors, whose aim is to transform it into a twenty first century world-leading arts, events entertainment and experiential district.
Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 21 December 1927 - 24 January 1928
Olympia London. Includes and eight page lose insert programme for the day with photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Fleetway Press Ltd., Dane Street, High Holborn, London Circus, 40p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 22 December 1931 - 27 January 1932
Olympia London. Includes a twelve page insert programme for the day and contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Fleetway Press Ltd., Dane Street, High Holborn, London Circus 44p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 20 December 1934 - 24 January 1935
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Fleetway Press Ltd., Dane Street, High Holborn, London Circus, 60p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 20 December 1935 - 25 January 1936
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Fleetway Press Ltd., Dane Street, High Holborn, London Circus, 56p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 22 December 1938 - 26 January 1939
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Fleetway Press Ltd., Dane Street, High Holborn, London Circus, 60p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 20 December 1946 - 1 February 1947
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Programme Publications Ltd., London Circus, 44p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 19 December 1947 - 4 February 1948
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Welbecson Press Ltd., London Circus, 44p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 17 December 1948 - 3 February 1949
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Welbecson Press Ltd., London Circus, 44p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 1952 - 1953
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Welbecson Press Ltd., London Circus, 44p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 1961 - 1962
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Welbecson Press Ltd., London Circus, 28p.p.
Bertram Mill's Circus Programme, 1962 - 1963
Olympia London, contains photographic illustrations of the acts. Printed by Welbecson Press Ltd., London Circus, 28p.p.
Bertram Mills Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999
Bertram Mills Circus programmes at Olympia and travelling shows.
Bertram Mills Circus Royal and Gala Performance Programmes, Great Carmo, Bostock and Wombwell's, and Bailey's Circus Programmes, c1900 - 1999
Bertram Mills Circus Royal and Gala Performance programmes, Great Carmo's Circus, Bostock and Wombwell's menagerie and Bailey's Circus programmes.
Bertram Mills Circus Royal Performance Programme, Wednesday 21 December 1960
Olympia, London. Black, green and yellow type on off white background on the front cover, inside colour illustrations of the Queen and Prince Philip, introduction, commercial advertising, articles and programme, 66p.p.
Bertram Mills Circus Royal Performance Programme, 19 December 1963
Olympia, London. White type on blue background and a circle cut out in the centre throught which horses and ponies can be seen runing around the circus ring on the front cover, inside black and white photograhs of the Queen and Princess Margaret, introduction, commercial advertising, articles and programme, 28p.p.
Bertram Mills Circus Royal Performance Programme, Tuesday 21 December 1965
Olympia, London. Black type on golden background on the front cover, inside black and white photograhs of the royal family and the Queen, introduction, commercial advertising, articles and programme, 30p.p.
Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Gouache, c1920 - 1967
Gouache on card poster design, signed by 'L C', probably Leon Chossley. Olympia Grand Hall, 18 December to 30 January. Colour illustration of many circus acts including a man in Indian dress, a woman riding an elephant, three horseback riders, three jugglers and three women balancing on spheres, background red with yellow and white stars and white, type multicoloured.
Bertram Mills Circus Supershow Gouache, c1920 - 1967
Gouache on card poster design signed by Leon Chossley. Olympia Grand Hall, 18 December to 30 January. Colour painting of many circus acts including a woman riding an elephant, russian dancers, jugglers, equestrian acts, acrobats and performing dogs, as well as a man sitting on top of a lampost, a woman balancing on the moon and two astronauts with a rocket, main background red with yellow and white stars, type multicoloured.
Bertram Mills Gala Performance in Aid of World Refugee Year Programme, c1900 - 1999
Black and pink illustration of clown, ringmaster and female performer on a black background on the front cover, inside introduction, articles, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 16p.p.
Bertram Mills Great International Circus and Christmas Fair Programme, 17 December 1920 - 24 January 1921
Olympia. Colour illustration of clown in yellow outfit with black duck and star and green moon on it, holding a fishing rod, standing on a white and red chair with a white circle behind him on a blue background on the front cover, inside introduction, floor plan of circus and fair, black and white illustrations and photographs of scenes, performers and acts with text, programme in the centre and commercial advertising, 12p.p.