International Women's Day has been observed since the early 1900's and in 1911 the day was honoured for the first time.
The Burnley Empire has had the honour of hosting a variety of female performers from around the world. One of everyones favourites is Madame Paula from Paris who performed at the Empire just 4 months after it opened in February 1895.
'Madame Paula, the Queen of the alligators, in her performance with several serpents and alligators, displayed coolness, nerve, strength, and resource.....'
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