The money intended for the construction of this building was diverted to building the Albert Memorial. Funds were raised by selling permanent seats (999 year lease) each for £100, a considerable sum at that time. Queen Victoria purchased 20 of the 1,300 seats for £100 each, as well as the Queen’s box. These seats and the box are still owned by the Royal Family.
This hall was completed in 1871.
Statue of Prince Albert
View from Albert Memorial
A box was sold for £1.2 Million in 2008. A box of 5 seats with 865 years on the lease is now on sale for £550,000-00. Any takers?
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