John Smith, of Stratford-upon-Avon

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Scrapbook, containing newspaper cuttings, posters, programmes etc., relating mainly to events in Stratford-upon-Avon, compiled by John Smith of (? West Street), Stratford-upon-Avon. Principal events include: ff. 1-4v: tercentenary celebrations of Shakespeare's birth, 1864 f. 5, 11v: Shakespeare's Birthday, 1873 ff. 7v-10,20v-21: Shakespeare's Birthday, 1877 ff, 10v-11, 20: Stratford-upon-Avon Amateur Dramatic Company presentatrions, 1866, 1861 ff. 12-12v,15,17-17v,19: Satirical posters concerning civic affairs, including elections, 187701884 ff. 13v-14: Irvingite controversy f. 16v: farewell dinner for William Mackay Laffan, 11 October 1883 f. 18: Laying foundation stone of Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, 1877 f. 18: Inauguration of Jubilee Fountain, 1887 ff. 18v, 21v-23: Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, 1879-1885 f. 19v: Stratford-upon-Avon Daily News Wesleyan Bazaar Journal, 21 May 1877 f.24v: Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, 1887 f. 24v: Opening of Stratford-upon-Avon railway, 1860 f. 25: Stratford-upon-Avon Boat CLub, 1878 f. 25v: Shakespeare's Birthday, 1894 f. 26: Concert for Stratford-upon-Avon Hospital Endowment Fund, 1884 f. 26v-27: Shakespeare's Birthday, 1896 ff.27-29: Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897 ff.29v-32v: Coronation of Edward VII, 1902 f.33: Boat Club Supper, 1894