Harrogate, Valley Gardens 1907
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Harrogate is one of the oldest of England's spa towns: its mineral springs were discovered in the 16th century. During the 19th and early 20th century, Harrogate was highly fashionable and very popular. Valley Gardens was a favourite place for a mild constitutional after taking the waters. Here a small crowd enjoys an afternoon concert given by a Pierrot troupe; this type of entertainment owed its popularity to the runaway success of the London production of the mime play 'L'Enfant Prodigue' in 1891, in which the character of Pierrot featured. The act would include songs, jokes, mime and monologues.
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