|
The Rose Theatre
The Rose Theatre of 1587 was the fifth theatre to be built in London and proceeded the Globe theatre by a dozen years. The area of bankside at the time was popular for
its 'stews' (brothels) and bear-baiting and it was here on two plots of a Rose Garden that the theatre was erected.
The owner of the Rose was property tycoon Philip Henslowe, who in 1619 also founded Dulwich College or 'College of God's gift' as it was then known. The Rose was
rediscovered as late as 1989 during a new redevelopment where work was halted and with many protesters including Sir Laurence Olivier calling for the preservation of
this the only relic of an Elizabethan Theatre, it was decided to keep it within the modern building without moving it.
The older side of Rose Alley.
The Rose Photo Gallery
<
p>All content of this site is the property of knowledgeoflondon.com and must not be reproduced without permission. Every effort is made to ensure the details contained on this site are correct, however we cannot accept responsibility for errors and omissions.
© 2004 - 2008
Contact us | About | Home Page | London Chatroom
|
