In a message dated 19/09/2010 10:42:31 GMT Daylight Time, lee178@tiscali.co.uk writes: Any one have any pointers on 19th century music hall in Sheffield? My Gt Grandfather Thomas Marshall began his career as an actor/comedian in Sheffield. Hi There were several Music Halls in Sheffield and the one that lasted the longest was the Empire. There was also one on Division Street near Barkers Pool which I think was called the 'Albert' or 'Prince Albert'. Have a look at this URL _http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/resources/theatres/show/530-albert-hall-sheffield_ (http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/resources/theatres/show/530-albert-hall-sheffield) . There was the Surrey St. Music Hall which you will find on _http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/SheffieldTheatres.htm#surrey_ (http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/SheffieldTheatres.htm#surrey) This site will give you several contacts by E-mail which could prove useful. They may have got some useful posters with your relatives name on. Try this theatre _http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/SheffieldTheatres.htm#royal_ (http://www.art hurlloyd.co.uk/SheffieldTheatres.htm#royal) This one in Attercliffe was n noted for its naughty ladies' poses as well. I am not sure about the others but have you tried googleing to see. Hope this helpful to you. JUDY ELKINGTON [North Derbyshire] _www.elkingtonfamily.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/) Elkington@rootsweb.com _www.one-name.org/profiles/elkington.html_ (http://www.one-name.org/profiles/elkington.html)