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Streetscape showing the Gaiety Theatre, London, circa 1906

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Black and white postcard showing the façade of The Gaiety Theatre, within a streetscape of The Strand in London. It is a large and symmetrical building with its main entrance lying at the base of a round corner tower where The Strand meets The Aldwych. The tower is crowned by a large dome and statue (‘The Spirit of Gaiety’). The rest of the building stretches down both roads either side of the tower. A series of columns frame a balconied area on the second floor, and the top of the building is lined with balustrades. Canopies stretch around the entire building. A production called ‘SPRING CHICKEN’ is advertised across the canopy over main entrance. Various entrances and exits are visible on all sides of the theatre.

Image title
Streetscape showing the Gaiety Theatre, London, circa 1906
Depicted theatre
Gaiety Theatre (ii)
Depiction date
Creator
Davidson Bros.