London theatres at risk of demolition " archive, 21 Dec ember 1971 by Guardian Staff

21 December 1971: A redevelopment of Covent Garden threatens the existence of several famous West End theatresFour London theatres " the Duchess, the Vaudeville, the Garrick, the Adelphi " will be demolished if a redevelopment plan for Covent Garden is approved by the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Peter Walker.The Greater London Council, who have produced the plan, would insist that four new theatres were built t…

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