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Plaque

Fortune Theatre - EC1

Inscription

Good master Edward Alleyn's Fortune Theatre stood on a site near here in 1600.

Site: Fortune Theatre - EC1 (1 memorial)

EC1, Fortune Street

This street was first known as Playhouse Yard. The site is now occupied by an electricity sub-station.

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

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Fortune Theatre - EC1

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Fortune Theatre - EC1

Knowledge of London says: "One of the earliest theatres, the Fortune Theatre ...

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Edward Alleyn

Renowned Shakespearean actor and philanthropist. Also known as Ned Allen. Bo...

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