Event: Jefferson visits the Amphitheatre Riding House

Dates: 1786-04-18 - 1786-04-18

Short Description:
This was owned by Philip Astley, and had recently been redecorated and renamed “Royal Grove”. This was located in Westminster Bridge Road in Lambeth. There was trick riding, fireworks, short comedies, and ballets. Again, see the diary of Lar Roche for another description. (Mem. Books, pg. 261, footnote 96) There were also Chillese shadows there. (TJ Wiki, Jefferson and Exhibitions)

Event Type:'Tourist' Visit

Record created by Lauren Schmidt
Connected People
Astley Philip
Connected Evidence
Memorandum Book
Thomas Jefferson Wiki
Connected Places
Amphitheatre Riding House/Royal Grove