The most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history’s finest performances and performers. Opening with a personal letter from Queen Elizabeth II, this book celebrates 150 moments that have shaped The Royal Albert Hall over the last century and a half. From The Beatles to the Suffragettes, Albert Einstein to Winston Churchill, Mohammed Ali to B.B. King, few other buildings have housed such a stunning variety of era-defining people and events.This illustrated guide takes you behind the scenes of one of the most well-loved concert halls in the world, offering insights into the building’s iconic architecture, as well as its lesser-known quirks such as the reinforced toilets designed for sumo wrestlers.

Author Albert Hall Royal Published by Ebury Press ISBN 9781529103748 EAN 9781529103748 Bic Code Cover Hardback