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Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a district in London on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St. Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and the Royal Opera House, which is also known as "Covent Garden"...
Timeline of Events
1732
12.7.1732
The Royal Opera House opens at Covent Garden, London.
1734
1.8.1734
Premiere performance of George Frideric Handel's ''Ariodante'' at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
1858
5.15.1858
Opening of the present Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.