Plaque

Savoy Theatre

Inscription

Westminster City Council
Savoy Theatre
Opened in 1881, the Savoy Theatre was the first public building in the world to be lit throughout by electricity.
Savoy Theatre

Site: Savoy Theatre (1 memorial)

WC2, Carting Lane, Savoy Theatre

Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker

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The Savoy Theatre opened in 1881. Despite this date it is a delightful exampl...

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