Plaque

National Theatre foundation - 1988

Erection date: 27/10/1988

Inscription

{Around Her head:}
HM Queen Elizabeth Patron
Royal National Theatre

This plaque was unveiled by HM the Queen on 27th October 1988.

Site: National Theatre foundation stones (3 memorials)

SW1, Belvedere Road, National Theatre

This group of plaques is in the ground floor seating area.

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National Theatre foundation - 1988

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National Theatre

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Queen Elizabeth II

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National Theatre foundation - 1951

National Theatre foundation - 1951

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National Theatre foundation - 1976

National Theatre foundation - 1976

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