Brian Maidment, who has died aged 78, was a specialist in the neglected print culture of the late Regency and early Victorian ...

"The term juggler became synonymous with Indian magic in the 19th century," writes John Zubrzycki ... and to help them acquire shows or have playbills printed," Mr Zubrzycki says.

This is rare playbill because it is unusual until the later 19th century to mention schools: Children under 12 and schools (over 15) are offered seats at half price. It’s also interesting that ...