Monument

Theatre Royal - Harris

Inscription

{Beneath the bust:}
Augustus Harris

{On the scroll between the two cherubs:}
Erected by public subscription.

The cherubs hold theatrical masks. Musical instruments adorn the outer pillars. The inner pilasters are surmounted with the set-square and dividers of the Freemasons.

Site: Theatre Royal - Harris (2 memorials)

WC2, Catherine Street

The SWET plaque is to the right of the Harris monument, just out the picture.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Theatre Royal - Harris

Subjects commemorated i

Sir Augustus Harris

Actor and theatre manager. Born Paris, into an international theatre family. ...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Theatre Royal - Harris

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Sir Thomas Brock

Sculptor. Born in Worcester.  Ornamental Passions has some comments on his wo...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
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Theatre Royal - SWET

Theatre Royal - SWET

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