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    Opened on 27th August 1849, the Philharmonic Hall was described as ‘the best in Europe’ by Sir Thomas Beecham before being destroyed by fire in 1933. It was replaced by the present hall, designed by architect Herbert Rowse which was opened in 1939.
    Note the statue on the left- is it the same one that, until the riots, long stood at the park end of Princes Boulevarde? Only the plinth remains now. Who was its subject and where is it now?

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    Interesting picture. Hall seeems to be surrounded by churches on 3 sides.

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    I'd say that area all looks better there than now.
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    who own the pic? can u acknowledge the source pleease
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    There's a good leaflet at the 08 Place at the moment which gives the history of the Phil and includes old photos.

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