Antique Original Edwardian Liverpool Olympia Circus Advertising Poster c.1909

Step back in time with this exceptional antique advertising poster for a Liverpool Circus at the World Famous Olympia theatre, dating Monday 8th November 1909. A true survivor from the golden age of entertainment, this original piece captures the vibrant energy and nostalgic charm of early 20th-century circus promotion. The poster features the line up for the evening including the Japanese acrobat duo of Yamamoto & Koyoshi. 

Beautifully preserved and framed, the poster showcases period lithographic printing with bold blue and red colours and dynamic imagery designed to capture the attention of passersby over a century ago. This artwork tells the story of a time when the circus was one of the most thrilling spectacles in town.

The Liverpool Olympia was built in 1905 For Moss Empires Ltd by architect Frank Matcham as a purpose built indoor circus and variety theatre.

It is one of very few of its kind left in the country - Performing animals would appear in the auditorium by being lifted from the basement where they lived. Evidence of the lift mechanism and living areas for elephants and lions can still be found under the theatre. The roof space still holds pulley, and wheel mechanisms used by trapeze artists (including the famous Henderson family). The ornate interior still reflects the building's past with elephants, lions set into Indian wall Panelling.

The Olympia reopened in the 1990s, and after substantial renovations is currently used as a venue for all kinds of events including boxing, dance showcases, music concerts and more recently wrestling events.

Posters like this were often pasted on walls around the city which makes this preserved example a true gem for collectors of antique advertising, circus memorabilia, or British cultural history.

A fantastic item to showcase in your Liverpool home, games room or add to any advertising collection.

Features:

• Original Liverpool Circus advertising poster, c.1909

• Framed 

• Size 91cm x 28.5cm

• A rare piece of British entertainment and advertising history

Condition: Very good with minor wear. 

PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU DO NOT REQUIRE THE FRAME, WE CAN REDUCE POSTAGE TO £5. 

Item No. 7885