{"product_id":"royal-albert-hall","title":"Royal Albert Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history's finest performances and performers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpening with a personal letter from Queen Elizabeth II, this beautiful 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gorgeous, 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. This book features events ranging from the world's first sci-fi convention in 1891 to the annual Cirque du Soleil, which requires the auditorium to be transformed into a gymnasium. Autographs and candid comments from incredible performers who have appeared on its stage, like Russell Howard, Eric Clapton and Katie Derham, give a unique insider’s perspective on an esteemed and beloved British institution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith never-before-seen images, insights and more, this is the ultimate celebration of a British architectural icon which continues to inspire artists and audiences from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebury Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54229454127448,"sku":"9781529103748","price":43.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781529103748_2c04f808-2a11-4f1d-bbf0-40f18b7ffba0.jpg?v=1764484216","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/royal-albert-hall","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}