Commemorating the centenary of cinema 1996.
Sir Alec Guinness in recognition of his unique contribution to British cinema.
In association with the British Film Institute.
WC2, Upper St Martin's Lane, Guild House
The building is offices for Equity, the actor's union.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir Alec Guinness - WC2
Actor. Born at 155 Lauderdale Mansions South, Lauderdale Road, Maida Vale, as...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Sir Alec Guinness - WC2
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