Write And Learn About Colours And Shapes
Author: Peter Ackroyd
Condition: New
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 76
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Language: English
Publication Year: 2011
Wilton's Music Hall is a fascinating exploration of one of London’s most atmospheric and oldest surviving grand music halls. Peter Ackroyd brings his signature deep-rooted knowledge of London’s history to tell the story of this East End gem, tracing its journey from its Victorian heyday as a "Palace of Varieties" to its near-ruin and eventual resurrection.
Ackroyd captures the ghosts of the performers and the rowdy, vibrant audiences that once filled the hall, making the building itself the protagonist of the narrative. The book serves as a cultural time capsule, detailing the architecture, the scandals, and the social importance of a venue that survived fires, floods, and the Blitz to remain a living testament to the theatrical heart of London.
Author: Peter Ackroyd
Condition: New
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 76
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Language: English
Publication Year: 2011
Wilton's Music Hall is a fascinating exploration of one of London’s most atmospheric and oldest surviving grand music halls. Peter Ackroyd brings his signature deep-rooted knowledge of London’s history to tell the story of this East End gem, tracing its journey from its Victorian heyday as a "Palace of Varieties" to its near-ruin and eventual resurrection.
Ackroyd captures the ghosts of the performers and the rowdy, vibrant audiences that once filled the hall, making the building itself the protagonist of the narrative. The book serves as a cultural time capsule, detailing the architecture, the scandals, and the social importance of a venue that survived fires, floods, and the Blitz to remain a living testament to the theatrical heart of London.
