{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.
WC2, Catherine Street
The SWET plaque is to the right of the Harris monument, just out the picture.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Theatre Royal - Harris
Actor and theatre manager. Born Paris, into an international theatre family. ...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Theatre Royal - Harris
Sculptor. Born in Worcester. Ornamental Passions has some comments on his wo...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Theatre Royal - Harris
Theatreland - Home of the performing arts in London A joint venture by the C...
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