Plaque

New Sadler's Wells Theatre

Erection date: 1996

Inscription

The Lilian Baylis tree was replanted on the 4th March 1996 in the presence of Lord Jenkins of Putney, Sir Roger Falk, OBE and representatives of the London Borough of Islington and Residents of Spa Green.
This stone was laid by Ian Albery, Chief Executive of Sadler's Wells at the opening of the new Theatre 10th October 1998.

Site: Lilian Baylis & Sadler's Wells (2 memorials)

EC1, Rosebery Avenue

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
New Sadler's Wells Theatre

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Sadler's Wells Theatres

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Lilian Baylis, C.H.

Theatrical producer and manager. Born 19 Nottingham Street, Marylebone, Niece...

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New Sadler's Wells Theatre

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Islington Council

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Ian Albery

Chief Executive of Sadler's Wells when the new theatre opened in October 1998.

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Hugh Gater Jenkins

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