Erection date: 2007
Ira Aldridge, 1807 - 1867, Shakespearian actor, 'The African Roscius', lived here.
English Heritage
Quintus Roscius Gallus was a Roman actor c.100 BC.
SE19, Hamlet Road, 5
We can't answer the obvious question - did he ever play Hamlet?
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Ira Aldridge
Actor. Born Ira Frederick Aldridge in New York City (his date of birth is app...
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Ira Aldridge
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