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External video: Rally for the Rose (Ben Prusiner), 21 November 2020
Fundraising video (1:41:20) with various contributors from Dame Judi Dench to Sir Simon Hughes and others involved in the 1989 protests that saved the…
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"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.
"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.
"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.
"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"
"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…
"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
"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)
"Rose tea room unearthed", 2 November 1989
Chomley's vittling house discovered in south-west corner of Rose site.
"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.
"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.
"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
Talk: Shakespeare in London and The Rose in Lenox, MA, 23 September 2003
Prof Stanley Wells and Dr Paul Edmondson, Rose Trustees, share their work on Shakespeare's sonnets; Jon Greenfield, architect, shares plans to build a Rose reconstruction in Lenox, Massachusetts (USA). The Rose documentary film also shown.
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, September 2001
Activities of the subscription-based membership volunteers who serve as on-site docents, ushers, and support for the Rose Theatre Trust.
Newsletter No.7. Articles: impacts on tourism due to 9/11 and foot and mouth disease; Trial pit excavation…
Newsletter No.7. Articles: impacts on tourism due to 9/11 and foot and mouth disease; Trial pit excavation…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, April 2003
Newsletter No 2: membership drive; update on initial HLF bid in 2003; Love of Shakespeare's Women performance by Susannah York; Rose reconstruction in Lenox, Massachusetts (USA)
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, July 2003
Newsletter No 2: Membership drive; Upcoming performances of Titus Andronicus (RSC) on 31 August, and Tamburlaine the Great by Cannon's Mouth from 12 to 21 September; Upcoming event on 23 September with Prof Stanley Wells and Dr Paul Edmundson talk…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, January 2004
Shakespeare Theatre Day excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon sponsored by Shakespeare's Birthplace trust to benefit the Rose Theatre Trust (speakers: Greenfield, Spottiswoode, Rutter, Gurr, Edmondson).
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, August 2004
Editorial
Be a Volunteer or Steward and Help the Rose
London Open House, 18-19 September 2004
Comings and Goings (Marshal joining Board, Graham and Blatherwick leaving)
The Rose Theatre Trust is Looking for a Project Director
A Most Fascinating…
Be a Volunteer or Steward and Help the Rose
London Open House, 18-19 September 2004
Comings and Goings (Marshal joining Board, Graham and Blatherwick leaving)
The Rose Theatre Trust is Looking for a Project Director
A Most Fascinating…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, December 2010
Friends Meeting, 6 December 2010
Rose Regenerated Campaign
The Rose Performance Season for 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March-2 April, "A Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Henry VI Part I" May,…
Rose Regenerated Campaign
The Rose Performance Season for 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March-2 April, "A Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Henry VI Part I" May,…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, February 2011
Friends Meeting, 6 December 2010
Rose Revealed Project
The Rose Performance Season 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March 2011, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March- 2 April 2011, "Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Weak Edward" April 2011,…
Rose Revealed Project
The Rose Performance Season 2011 ("Edward II" 10 February-5 March 2011, "Antony and Cleopatra" 9 March- 2 April 2011, "Century of Great Women" 14, 21, 28 March 2011, "Weak Edward" April 2011,…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, December 2012
Newsletter: Rose wins HLF support to begin Revealing the Rose study, announcement breakfast at the British Museum on 15 November 2012 with Ian McKellen, Ralph Fiennes, Janet Suzman, Michael Pennington, Timothy West and others; Upcoming productions of…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, Autumn 2013
Rose Revealed Project - Update
Honorary Artistic Associates
Meeting with Kim Cattrall at Canada House
"Shiver me Timbers"
Programme of Events especially for younger visitors (22 September 2013 - Food and Table Settings, 20 October 2013 - Theatre…
Honorary Artistic Associates
Meeting with Kim Cattrall at Canada House
"Shiver me Timbers"
Programme of Events especially for younger visitors (22 September 2013 - Food and Table Settings, 20 October 2013 - Theatre…
Friends of the Rose Newsletter, Summer 2015
The Rose Revealed Update
Southwark honours Rose Chairman
Visit to the Museum of the Order of St John
Rose Readathon III
Rose Diary
Southwark honours Rose Chairman
Visit to the Museum of the Order of St John
Rose Readathon III
Rose Diary
Webinar: Shakespeare North with Kathy Dacre, 30 November 2020
"In Spring 2022, the Shakespeare North Playhouse opens in Knowsley, ( Liverpool) near the site of the first known Elizabethan indoor theatre built outside London. The project, delivered by the Shakespeare North Charitable Trust, will complete a…
Webinar: " In Little Place a Million- an actor's perspective" with Michael Pennington, 10 November 2020
" "In Little Place a Million- an actor's perspective" : leading actor and Shakespeare scholar, Michael Pennington Royal Shakespeare Company, discusses how the dramatist's writing was affected by the very nature of the theatres for which he wrote, so…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 11 December 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street looking east toward Southwark Bridge…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 30 June 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street looking north across the street to the…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 20 August 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image was taken from Park Street looking up to the southern…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 30 June 2021
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image was taken from Park Street looking north into Rose Alley.…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 11 December 2020
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street facing north. The main door to the Rose…
Photo: Rose hoardings during Rose Court remodel, 11 December 2020. FIX file name and reupload with correct year
After the purchase of Rose Court, WPP undertook a significant remodel of the building including new exterior cladding, etc. The Rose was closed during this period of construction. This image is on Park Street looking west toward Tate Modern. Rose…
Rose Facebook post, 21 April 2013
Rose Theatre, Bankside posted a 1587 map of the brothels and inns and emblems associated with Bankside. Sold as postcards in the on-site shop.
