Memorials & monuments · London
Lilian Baylis
Lilian Baylis — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stacey Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lilian Baylis is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Lilian Mary Baylis (9 May 1874 – 25 November 1937) was an English theatrical producer and manager. She managed the Old Vic and Sadler's Wells theatres in London and ran an opera company, which became the English National Opera (ENO); a theatre company, which evolved into the English National Theatre; and a ballet company, which eventually became The Royal Ballet.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Baylis assisted Emma Cons in running the Old Vic, and gradually took on more management duties running concerts, film shows, lecture programmes and variety shows. Following Cons' death in 1912, Baylis became lessee and obtained a theatre licence for the Royal Victoria Hall to begin staging theatrical performances. Initially Baylis was interested in opera, which she preferred to every other art form. She joined forces with Charles Corri to arrange and perform operas at the Old Vic with a small orchestra and limited resources. Plays were introduced to the Old Vic by Rosina Filippi, husband and wife team, Matheson Lang and Hutin Britton, and Sir Philip Ben Greet. The plays of William…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4734, -0.1174
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW9 0QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Official site
- www.typearchive.org
Sources
- osm: node/8039445002 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Lilian Baylis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 5Museums · London
The Type Museum
The Type Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · London
Type Museum
Type Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · London
Durand Academy
Durand Academy — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · London
St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church — church in Stockwell, London.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · London
Stockwell Cinematograph Theatre
Stockwell Cinematograph Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial
1st Surrey Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial
24th East Surrey Division War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · London
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross
Abney Park Cemetery CWGC Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lilian Baylis?
- Lilian Baylis is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW9 0QU), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- Is Lilian Baylis free to visit?
- Yes, Lilian Baylis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lilian Baylis?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW9 0QU. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency.