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W. G. R. Sprague black plaque

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W. G. R. Sprague black plaque

W. G. R. Sprague · Theatre Architect

Inscription

“Globe Theatre The third theatre to bear the title of its Bankside namesake was originally known as the "Hick's Theatre" and was built in 1906 by the eminent theatre designer W G R Sprague. The Globe Theatre continues to delight with a successful mix of serious drama and top comedy”

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1863-1933

Life dates

Shaftesbury Ave

W1D

City of Westminster

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Shaftesbury Ave

W1D

51.511890, -0.132260

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