Southwark in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Rose Theatre

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2018

1. The Rose Theatre Marker

Inscription.
Built here in 1587
First
Elizabethan theatre
of Bankside

Voted by the People

Erected 2005 by London Borough of Southwark.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1587.

Location. 51° 30.425′ N, 0° 5.717′ W. Marker is in Southwark, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Park Street and Southwark Bridge Road, on the right when traveling west on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Park Street, Southwark, England SE1 9AR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Globe Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Winchester Palace (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Foundation Stone (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Old Thameside Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Alfred Plaque (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Francis Drake (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Queen Elizabeth I (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Old Thameside Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwark.

Also see . . .
1. Rose Theatre to gain a Southwark blue plaque (London SE1)

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. Describing the Rose as "historically the most important theatre site in London", actor Sir Ian McKellen expressed his delight that the site is to be marked by a plaque: "I remember the excitement felt internationally by academics, theatre-goers and actors like myself who appreciated at last seeing the evidence of the first flowering of English drama over four hundred years ago. The remains of the building where Shakespeare and Marlowe learnt their craft deserves a plaque more than any other I can think of." (Submitted on March 24, 2018.)

2. Our History (The Rose Playhouse). The Rose’s well-preserved archaeology was discovered in 1989 during a routine exploratory excavation held in the interval between site clearance and re-development of an office block. The Rose became a major international news story, and the site attracted many thousands of visitors. A campaign to ‘Save the Rose’ and protect it from redevelopment was launched with enthusiastic support from actors (including the dying Lord Olivier, who gave his last public speech on behalf of the Rose), scholars and the general public. (Submitted on March 24, 2018.)

The Rose Theatre Marker - Wide View, looking west along Park Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2018

2. The Rose Theatre Marker - Wide View, looking west along Park Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.