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Plaque

Davis Theatre - Sir Thomas Beecham

Inscription

In the Davis Theatre which stood on this site Sir Thomas Beecham Bt. CH conducted the first performance of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday 15th September 1946.

Site: Davis Theatre - Sir Thomas Beecham (1 memorial)

CR0, Robert Street

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Davis Theatre - Sir Thomas Beecham

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Davis Theatre

Built by Grace and Marsh and operated by Israel Davis and his family. The lar...

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Founded by Sir Thomas Beecham who conducted its first concert on 15 September...

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Sir Thomas Beecham

Conductor and impresario. Born in Westfield Street, St Helens, grandson of th...

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