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Albert Hall celebrates its past as archive is revamped

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Christmas 2023

Million-pound 'rescue operation' brings together thousands of historic artefacts

Albert Hall celebrates its past as archive is revamped

From Wagner wielding the baton to knock out blows from Muhammad Ali, or chords at the hands of Rachmaninov to words of wisdom from Albert Einstein, the Royal Albert Hall (RAH) has a spectacular 152year track record of hosting famous names and events. And now, visitors to the iconic South Kensington building can enjoy delving into its history thanks to a £1m 'rescue operation' to display its archive in one single, safe place.

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