Building    From 1858 

Royal Opera House

Categories: Dance, Music / songs

Home of the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera. Originally built in 1732 as a playhouse. The current building is the third on the site, following the fires that destroyed the first two.

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

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Royal Opera House

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Royal Opera House extension

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