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Fire Destroys Covent Garden Theatre
- When
- 20 September 1808
- Where
- Covent Garden Theatre
The original Covent Garden Theatre was destroyed by fire on 20 September 1808, losing valuable items such as Handel's organ.
The fire occurred on 20 September 1808, destroying the theatre and resulting in the loss of many valuable items, including the organ bequeathed by Handel to John Rich. This event marked the end of the first theatre on the site.
Sources
- Royal Opera House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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