Royal Albert Hall
Who was Albert? Prince Albert was Queen Victoria’s husband Was interested in science and technology
1851,1861,1871 1851 – the Great World Exhibition in London; huge profit of £200,000 area in South Kensington the aim: to build a centre of art and science
Kensington area
1861 Prince Albert died money gone an idea about how to raise money: selling the seats in the hall 1867 – lying the foundation stone The Central Hall The Royal Albert Hall
1871 Opening the hall
Characteristics oval accommodates 7,000 people “mushrooms” or “flying saucers”
What has it been used for? classical and rock concerts conferences ballroom dancing ballet opera circus sporting events, incl. boxing, wrestling, tennis
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