Theatre manager. Born Suffolk Street, Pall Mall. Grand-daughter of Richard D'Oyly Carte.
Became her father's heir at the age of 24 on the death of her brother in a motoring accident. She took an active role in the management of the Savoy Hotel and Theatre, especially in the design and interior decorations. Died at home at Chalfont St Giles.
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Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte DBE
The memorial is in the form of an equatorial armillary sphere. Although the m...
Bella was married to boxer (and bank robber, see OldTimeMusicHall) Dick Burge. They took on the lease of the Surrey Chapel, an ex-chapel which had become a boxing ring in 1910. Renamed "The Ring"...
The origins of the East End textile industry can be traced to the 14th century when Flemish artisans set up dye works on the River Lea. In the late 17th century the Huguenots arrived in Spitalfield...
Our picture source, HSomerville provides a thorough history of this area and says "St Saviour's Dock was created in the 13th century by the Cluniac monks of Bermondsey Abbey."
Fleet Street. This pub dates from Shakespeare's time. Johnson and Boswell often visited. It was pulled down in 1829 by Hoares to extend their bank.
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