Survey of London - Volume XXXV - The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

The Athlone Press 1972 reprint

A detailed study of the history and architectural development of these two famous theatres, one dating back to 1663 and the other to 1732. It concentrates on three themes - the ownership of the two theatres, the buildings which successive proprieters erected, and the history of the patents granted by Charles II to Thomas Killigrew and Sir William Davenant. Includes a large section of plates with black and white photographs and detailed architectural plans...