This photograph probably has no right to be included here because although “the girl on the ball” was on the London Road she may have been miles from Patcham at the time.
The walk took place in June 1903 and must obviously have extended over several days.
Newspaper cutting: 27 June 1903
“Mlle. Florence, a young American music hall artiste, ‘walked’ from London to Brighton on a globe… at the Aquarium, gallant Inspector Bridle lifted her off her globe and carried her to a Brougham, whence she was driven to her hotel… Naturally, the cinematograph operators were anxious to get a ‘living picture’ of this enterprising young woman. As it happened it seems that the only one to secure a really good series was a Mr G Albert Smith of St Anne’s Well, Hove. That evening, both Hippodrome and Alhambra had admirable pictures of Miss Florence, the globe and the crowds behind…. On the road, Miss Florence wore out seven pairs of boots.”
Image Reference: JG_35_091.tif
Date: 1903
Image Details: Original sepia toned monochrome print
Size of Original: 99x73
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: No comment
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