Papers of Thomas Harris relating to a proposed theatre at Knightsbridge, London, in collaboration with Henry Holland, architect [manuscript], 1774-1783.
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Harris, Thomas, -1820
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Proprietor of Covent Garden. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Knightsbridge, to John Webster, 1783 April 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270501559 Thomas Harris, English theatre manager. Aquiring his fortune in the soap manufacturing business, Harris joined with others in 1767 to buy the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. There he acted as manager from 1774 until his death in 1803. From the description of Thomas Harris manuscript material : 1 ite...
Covent Garden Theatre
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Thomas Harris, John Philip Kemble and others proprietors of the New Theatre Royal called Covent Garden Theatre. From the description of Grant for 85 years from Covent Garden Theatre to George Raikes of Cornhill, Esq. [manuscript], 1809 September 18. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643481 The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House. From the description of Documents concerning finance...
Holland, Henry, 1745-1806
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Henry Holland was a well-known British architect whose restrained style (the so-called Greco-Roman style) came in noticeable contrast to the lavishness of Robert Adam. He worked from ca. 1763 to his death. From the description of Architectural drawings. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122333782 English architect. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Old Drury, to Richard B. Sheridan, 1790-1791? Wednesday morn. (Unknown). WorldCat record id:...
