LondonfromOpen Culture3 weeks agoTake a Virtual Tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in LondonThe Globe Theatre opened in 1599 in Southwark, mirrored London's vibrant, chaotic culture, burned in 1613, was rebuilt, and was later closed and demolished by Puritans.
LondonfromianVisits4 months agoLondon's Pocket Parks: The Red Lion Playhouse, E1The Red Lion was possibly London's first purpose-built theatre, opened in 1567 but closed within a year or two.
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