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John Vanbrugh and C. J. Phipps black plaque
John Vanbrugh · Architect
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“Her Majesty's Theatre In 1705 Sir John Vanbrugh built the first of four theatres on this famous site. The second theatre, known variously as 'The King's' and 'Her Majesty's', was the home of Italian Opera, while the present theatre, designed by C J Phipps and opened in 1897, remains a home for major musicals”
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1664-1726
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Charles II Street
SW1Y
City of Westminster
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John Vanbrugh
architect, dramatist, and Knight Bachelor · (1664-1726)
C. J. Phipps
theatre architect · (1835-1897)
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