 The architect John Nash redeveloped the western end of the Strand in the 1830s , including the construction of Charing Cross Hospital . In the 19th century , much of the Strand was rebuilt and the houses to the south no longer backed onto the Thames , separated from the river by the Victoria <unk> constructed in 1865 – 70 and <unk> 37 acres ( 15 ha ) of land . The street became well known for theatres , and at one point contained more than any other ; including the <unk> Music Hall at No. 65 , the Adelphi , Gaiety , Savoy , Terry 's and Vaudeville . In the 21st century , only the Adelphi , Vaudeville and Savoy remain . The Piccadilly branch line from <unk> to Aldwych was built partly to serve theatre traffic . The Coal Hole tavern was founded at No. 91 in the early 19th century , and frequented by coal @-@ <unk> working on the Thames . The <unk> <unk> Nicholson held song @-@ and @-@ supper evenings at the inn , featuring tableaux <unk> . The actor Edmund Kean established the Wolf Club at the venue , which is now commemorated by the Wolf Room . 
