1. Royal Albert Hall

2. Who was Albert? Prince Albert was Queen Victoria’s husband
Was interested in science and technology

3. 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

4. Kensington area

5. 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

6. 1871
Opening the hall

7. Characteristics oval accommodates 7,000 people
“mushrooms” or “flying saucers”

8. What has it been used for?
classical and rock concerts
conferences
ballroom dancing
ballet
opera
circus
sporting events, incl. boxing, wrestling, tennis

9. Thank you for your
attention!