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The National Theatre is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames at a point called King's Reach. Denys Lasdun, the architect of the National, noted that from this vantage point it is possible to 'pick up a panorama of the City of London that stretches from St Paul's round to Somerset House and on to Hawksmoor's towers at Westminster Abbey. It's a magical position… probably the most beautiful site in London'.
Click on the links on the right to discover the fascinating history of the site on which the National Theatre stands. The development of the site reflects in microcosm the development of London into the urban metropolis it is today. Illustrated with contemporary images and researched from documentary sources, we hope that it will enhance your visit to the area.
