Plaque

Royal Opera House extension

Erection date: 19/7/1982

Inscription

This foundation stone commemorates the opening of the extension to the Royal Opera House by HRH the Prince of Wales KG KT GCB patron the Royal Opera 19th July 1982.

Site: Royal Opera House extension (1 memorial)

WC2, Floral Street

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

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