Mary Frampton in Ranelagh Gardens, Chelsea - 7 May, 1789, at night
from The Journal of Mary Frampton, from the Year 1779, until the year 1846, pages 22–23:
Several great fêtes were given late in the spring, on the occasion of the King’s recovery. I was not out in the world, but was permitted to go to one of them given by Boodle’s Club, at Ranelagh, on May 7th. […] The Rotunda at Ranelagh was ornamented for the occasion, and the numerous and excellent bands were stationed in the middle. There were temporary supper-rooms annexed for the occasion. I did not get home till between six and seven o’clock in the morning, but was as happy as possible, and the impression of all I saw is still fresh in my mind.
Mary Frampton, and Harriet Georgiana Mundy (ed.), The Journal of Mary Frampton, from the Year 1779, until the year 1846 (London, 1885), p. 22–23. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1535465407753 accessed: 28 November, 2024
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hide composers| Bands at a fête | performed by Bands |
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| Date/Time | 7 May, 1789, at night |
| Medium | live |
| Listening Environment | in the company of others, outdoors, in public |