Good master Edward Alleyn's Fortune Theatre stood on a site near here in 1600.
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
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Fortune Theatre - EC1
Knowledge of London says: "One of the earliest theatres, the Fortune Theatre ...
Renowned Shakespearean actor and philanthropist. Also known as Ned Allen. Bo...
"Tyburn Hill"? Pancake more like! Can anyone explain this description? This is probably the foundation stone for the 1963 rebuilding.
There are two alcoves, placed some distance apart so we have only photoed one. Both of them have both memorials.
J. D. Gilbert Esq. Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee of the London County Council laid this stone on the 24th day of June 1901.
This garden acquired its name due to its popularity as a lunchtime garden with workers from the nearby General Post Office (long gone). ...
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