| Author/Contributor(s): | Royal Albert Hall; Clapton, Eric |
| Publisher: | Ebury Press |
| Date: | 01/01/2021 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
The most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history's finest performances and performers. This beautiful book celebrates 150 moments that have shaped The Royal Albert Hall. From The Beatles to the Suffragettes, Albert Einstein to Winston Churchill, Muhammad Ali to B.B. King, few other buildings have housed such a stunning variety of era-defining people and events. This guide offers insights into the building’s iconic architecture, as well as its lesser-known quirks such as the reinforced toilets designed for Sumo wrestlers. It also features events ranging from the world's first sci-fi convention in 1891 to the annual Cirque du Soleil. Autographs and candid comments from performers who have appeared on its stage give an insider’s perspective on a beloved British institution.