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- Collection: 1988-1989 press clippings (sample)
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"Year of the Rose and the Globe", 16 October 1989
In this letter Martin Clout details the cultural significance of the Rose and the Globe, supporting their case for scheduling as national monuments. He cites the surviving historical documentation of the day to day running of the Rose, and its…
"The threat to finding London's history", 30 December 1989
Documents English Heritage's plans for the Rose, conflict between EH and the Museum of London regarding the excavation, and other complications surrounding the excavation and presentation of the site
"The Rose goes to Wanamaker", 25 September 1989
Sam Wanamaker and Imry Merchant reach an agreement for the Rose remains to be displayed as part of the Globe centre.
"Rose tea room unearthed", 2 November 1989
Chomley's vittling house discovered in south-west corner of Rose site.
"Request for Rose plan", 26 September 1989
The Globe Theatre Trust and Rose Theatre Trust compete for control of the site's future and development.
"London Debates Digging at Site of Globe Theater",
30 October 1989
Mentions the discovery (paragraph 2) and fight for the Rose to be preserved (paragraph 11)
"Globe Theatre unearthed", 13 October 1989
Continuation of "Archaeologists uncover Globe Theatre remains" ; details the pause on constructing the Globe replica theatre and the push to have the discovery classed as a "site of archaeological importance"
"Globe dig may have to halt as timber is drying out",
3 November 1989
The earlier discovery and close proximity of the Rose Theatre is referenced in the first two paragraphs.
"Façadism and finer feelings", 17 October 1989
Briefly describes the controversy surrounding the fate of the Rose (first three paragraphs), contrasting it to possible conflict around the preservation of the Globe
"Army gives ground for defense of Stonehenge",
2 November 1989
Rose Theatre "satisfactory outcome" from earlier in the year is used as a reference in the last column of the article.
"Archaeologists uncover Globe Theatre remains",
13 October 1989
The Globe is discovered. Excavation reveals the remains of the outer walls of the first Globe, brick remnants of the second, as well as coins, and hazelnut shells.
