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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
21st September 1977 Rapper Doc Brown was born in Kilburn.
21st September 1906 Born today: Derrick De Marney, London England, actor (Inheritance)
21st September 1849 Born today: Edmund Gosse, London, translator/critic (Father and Son)
Royal Albert Hall
1871, Queen Victoria opened the venue dedicated to her husband
Location: Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP
Description: The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, recognisable the world over.
And it was in 1871 that the doors first opened care of Queen Victoria, the world's leading artists from every kind of performance genre have since appeared on its stage.
Each year it hosts more than 350 performances including classical concerts, rock and pop, ballet and opera, tennis, award ceremonies, school and community events, charity performances and lavish banquets.
The hall was dedicated to Queen Victoria's husband and consort, Prince Albert.
Tagged in this Tour: The Doctor Whoish tour of London
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