Actor, Henry Irving, (John Henry Brodribb), 1838 - 1905, lived on this site, 1881 - 1889.
W6, Brook Green, St Paul's Girls School
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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir Henry Irving - W6
Actor-manager. Born in Keinton-Mandeville, Somerset. Brought up in near pover...
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Sir Henry Irving - W6
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Built in 1730 this chapel provided the architectural model for many New England churches.
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