1. Charlie Chaplin
Before he found fame in the silent movies, Charlie Chaplin performed with a clog dancing troupe called The Eight Lancashire Lads. The management books of City Varieties record that the group performed here in 1897. Photo: Leeds City Varieties
2. Harry Houdini
A performance by the great Handcuff King at the City Varieties in 1902 was noted for being extra special. He returned to perform in 1904.
3. Lillie Langtry
It is rumoured that Queen Victorias eldest son, Prince Edward, visited City Varieties in secret to watch Lillie Langtry perform. She was was one of the biggest stars of the Victorian music hall, famed for her beauty. Photo: Getty
4. Prince Edward
The Royal Crest that can be seen above the stage in the auditorium belongs to
Edward VII. It is believed that it was donated to City Varieties as a thank you
for the venues discretion. Photo: Leeds City Varieties
5. Marie Lloyd
Her catchy songs about the often harsh realities of life at that time rang true with
audiences and won her the title, The Queen of the Halls' Photo: Getty
6. Vesta Victoria
Born in Leeds, her father W.J Lawrence, owned the lease of City Varieties during the late 1880s. Was invited to perform at the first Variety Performance in 1912 in front of King George V and even had a street named after her in San Francisco. Photo: Getty