1918

Sir George Alexander

Categories: Theatre

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Actor-manager. Ran the St James's Theatre from about 1891 until his death in 1918.

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Sir George Alexander

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Sir George Alexander

London County Council Sir George Alexander, 1858 - 1918, actor manager, live...

St James's Theatre - 3 reliefs

The four bas-relief panels by Edward Bainbridge Copnall depict the heads of G...

St James's Theatre - SWET

Theatreland - heart of the performing arts in London. St James's Theatre O...

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Person, Literature, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration, Theatre

8 memorials

Nina Boucicault

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Person, Cinema, Theatre

1 memorial

Joyce Grenfell

Born Joyce Phipps in Montpelier Square, London. Her mother was sister to Nancy Astor, MP, so she was "well brought up". Aged 19 she married Reggie, her husband until her death. The picture is a se...

Person, Cinema, Humour, Theatre

2 memorials

Golders Green Hippodrome

Former theatre. Built by Bertie Crewe as a 3,000 seat music hall. It became famous as a venue for travelling shows before and after their West End appearances, featuring some of the biggest names o...

Building, Theatre

1 memorial

Billy Smart's Circus

The first appearance of the Billy Smart Circus was at Southall Park.

Group, Theatre

2 memorials

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Paul Atterbury

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Person, Transport, TV & Radio

1 memorial