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Add note on Philip Astley.
author | Jim Hague <jim.hague@acm.org> |
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date | Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:10:51 +0100 |
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--- a/Session/AstleysRide.abc Fri Aug 09 10:10:34 2019 +0100 +++ b/Session/AstleysRide.abc Fri Aug 09 10:10:51 2019 +0100 @@ -1,5 +1,11 @@ X:1 T:Astley's Ride +H:Dottes: Philip Astley's _Ride_ was a circular arena in which the famous +H:+ equestrian demonstrated his trick riding skills. When, in 1770, he +H:+ added jugglers, acrobats and a clown to his show, he invented an art +H:+ form that spread rapidly around the world. Though as often happens +H:+ with inventors, it was his imitator and rival Charles Bibdin who +H:+ gave it the name we know today; the circus. M:4/4 Q:180 K:G