|
More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
|
Richard D'Oyly Carte
|
|
(1844–1901) Impresario who made a fortune presenting the *Savoy operas, and who built the *Savoy theatre and hotel. Theatrical companies bearing his name, and managed by his heirs, continued until quite recently to tour traditional productions of Gilbert and Sullivan.
|
|
|
|