Egyptian Hall
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The Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, was an exhibition hall built in the ancient Egyptian style in 1812, to the designs of Peter Frederick Robinson. The Hall was a considerable success, with exhibitions of artwork and of Napoleonic era relics. The hall was later used for popular entertainments and lectures, and developed an association with magic and spiritualism, becoming known as "England's Home of Mystery".
In 1905 the building was demolished to make way for flats and offices.
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See also
- Ancient Mexico
- Egyptian Revival architecture in the British Isles
- Egyptian revival decorative arts
- List of demolished buildings and structures in London
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