Entrance to the Opera House, London, 1800 [Getty Images]

Entrance to the Opera House, Haymarket, London, 1800. Also known as the 'Italian Theatre' and 'Queen's Theatre'. Built by Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726), it opened in 1705. Became the King's Theatre, 1791. (The 2011 building on the site is Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket (opened 1897)). (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

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