The first of a series of three Cantor lectures on the Modern Theatre, other speakers were Sir Ralph Richardson and Tyrone Guthrie. Peter Ustinov won the Benjamin Franklin Medal in 1958 for his work in the field of drama

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783.

Top half of roof light lowered into Great Room roof void

Delivery of both sections of roof light being unloaded from low loader with crane attachment. The delivery necessitated a road closure of John Adam Street for the day

Photographer Richard Olivier

Photographer Denzil McNeelance

Photographer Denzil McNeelance

Second painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Third painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Sixth painting in the series entitled 'The Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture' by James Barry, 1777-1783. Photograph by Geremy Butler

Butlers sink in the recess on eastern wall behind stage

South Western corner of room with original door to the Great Room hidden beneath 'Bolton' panelling

Floor structure

Layers of floor structure including pipes and cables cut through and bent around beams

Original floor joists