MADEMOISELLE CAROLINE (The Greatest Female Equestrian in Europe') - On 8 September 1842 the Vauxhall Gardens, (the London Pleasure Gardens that originally opened in 1661) presented its 'Final Masquerade'. Among the artistes performing was Mademoiselle Caroline, a French performer and equestrienne who specialised in making her horse to dance & obey her every request. Masquerades were performance where the audience dressed in masks and fancy dress. Despite the event's name the Gardens did not actually close at that time. Their 'Last Night Forever' performance took place on 25 June 1859.

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