Despite the unglamorous venue, accessible only by an external staircase, the relative novelty of a series of concerts, coupled with the support of Roger L'Estrange, who inaugurated the venue with a performance on the viol, attracted a considerable audience.
The concerts held in this unconventional setting, which were new and accessible via an external staircase, gained attention due to Roger L'Estrange’s opening performance on the viol. His support attracted a large number of attendees.