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Get ready for Valentine’s Day with Kite’s favourite artist couples

Get ready for Valentine’s Day with Kite’s favourite artist couples

January 17, 2024

In honour of Valentine’s Day approaching, we’re going to take a look at some of the most iconic love stories associated with our prints. From John and Yoko’s high profile marriage, to Leonardo da Vinci’s mysterious love life, let’s explore the romance and tragedy that surrounded the artists who inspired some of our prints.

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Happy birthday to Pablo Fanque—the first Black circus owner in Britain

Happy birthday to Pablo Fanque—the first Black circus owner in Britain

March 30, 2023

Born in Norwich 213 years ago, Pablo Fanque led an extraordinary life. He was the first recorded Black circus owner in Britain, described by one London newspaper as an 'artiste of colour' who was a master of showmanship.

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Imagine a Valentine's Day trip to the circus—in 1843

Imagine a Valentine's Day trip to the circus—in 1843

February 14, 2023

Beatles' fans will be familiar with the 1967 song Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! The inspiration for this song came from a vintage circus poster, which John Lennon came across in an antique shop. At Kite, we have recreated the poster in exact detail, so that you can own a piece of history that looks great on your wall.

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The Life of Pablo: Black History Month

The Life of Pablo: Black History Month

October 11, 2022

The life of circus owner William Darby, better known as Pablo Fanque, has been highlighted by Historic England to mark Black History Month in the UK.

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218 years ago, on this day in 1796, Pablo Fanque was born

218 years ago, on this day in 1796, Pablo Fanque was born

February 28, 2014

There's actually some debate about when Pablo Fanque was actually born. The blue plaque that remembers him on All Saints Green...

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It was 171 years ago today…

It was 171 years ago today…

February 14, 2014

Valentine's Day 1843 was a pretty special occasion if you happened to be in Rochdale. If you bought a ticket to Pablo Fanque's Circus Royal...

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McCartney reclaims his role in co-writing 'Mr. Kite'

McCartney reclaims his role in co-writing 'Mr. Kite'

July 31, 2013

Last week, an interview with Paul McCartney appeared in Rolling Stone. McCartney is currently on his worldwide Out There! tour...

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Valentine's Day, 170 years ago

Valentine's Day, 170 years ago

January 29, 2013

The "last night but three" of Pablo Fanque's Rochdale circus was held on February 14th, Valentine's Day. The traditions we associate with...

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