1967

Vivien Leigh

Born Darjeeling, India. With her husband Laurence Olivier, she managed the St James's Theatre from 1950 to its closure in 1957. She led a vigorous but unsuccessful campaign to try and save it. Died 54 Eaton Square.

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Vivien Leigh

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South Bank mosaic - Vivien Leigh

Vivien Leigh Zahir '07

St James's Theatre - Olivier relief

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St James's Theatre - SWET

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

Vivien Leigh SW1

English Heritage Vivien Leigh, 1913-1967, actress, lived here.

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