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Plaque

Theatre Royal - SWET

Inscription

Theatreland - Home of the performing arts in London
A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatres
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The fourth theatre on this site since restoration times, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane was built in 1812. This is the oldest theatre in use in London, rich in theatrical lore, boasting numerous hauntings and the traditional home nowadays of lavish stage spectacles.

Site: Theatre Royal - Harris (2 memorials)

WC2, Catherine Street

The SWET plaque is to the right of the Harris monument, just out the picture.

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Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The fourth theatre on the site since restoration times, this is the oldest th...

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Society of West End Theatre/London Theatre

1908 Formed as West End Theatre Managers. 1976 By now it is called Society o...

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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Theatre Royal - Harris

Theatre Royal - Harris

The cherubs hold theatrical masks. Musical instruments adorn the outer pilla...

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