Opened in 1841 as the Britannia Saloon, a drama space attached to the Britannia Public House. Rebuilt in 1858 with a full auditorium and renamed The Britannia Theatre. Converted to a cinema in 1923. Demolished in 1941.
Arthur Lloyd kindly gave us permission to use this photo.
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Britannia Theatre
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Britannia Theatre
On this site stood The Britannia Saloon, opened 1841, rebuilt in 1858 and ren...
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Mariinsky Theatre
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Charles Morgan
Playwright, novelist and critic. Born Bromley, Kent, son of the engineer Sir Charles Langbridge Morgan. Died at the house with the plaque.
1 memorial
Esme Percy
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Sarah Bernhardt
born in Paris in 1844. Oscar Wilde wrote Salome for her. Died 1923.
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Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson
Actor. Born London. Died St. Margaret's Bay, near Dover.
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Emanuel Hospital
Founded as part of the legacy of Anne, Lady Dacre. Originally it was an almshouse and a school for poor children.
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