The Royal Albert Hall: A 19th-century marvel that 'has lost none of its power to amaze' - Country Life
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This week, the Royal Albert Hall celebrates its 150th anniversary. With photographs taken during the unnatural quiet of lockdown, John Goodall looks at the remarkable story behind the creation of this world-famous venue. Photographs by Will Pryce.
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Wallace, A. R. 1905. My life: A record of events and opinions. London: Chapman and Hall. Volume 2.
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The Royal Albert Hall has hosted cultural luminaries from Einstein to Hendrix. This is its story.
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Wallace, A. R. 1905. My life: A record of events and opinions. London: Chapman and Hall. Volume 2.
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The Royal Albert Hall: A 19th-century marvel that 'has lost none of its power to amaze' - Country Life
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