The Birth of Modern Theatreland: Covent Garden and the Two Theatres Royal - Professor Simon Thurley
London is home to two of the oldest working theatres in the world both founded by Charles IIs patents. They shaped a whole quarter of London, and continue to do so today. In a second lecture on Buildings in the West End of London, Professor Thurley looks at the significance and impact of these great institutions on the development of London. The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-an... Gresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website. Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: / greshamcollege Facebook: / greshamcollege Instagram: / greshamcollege
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