Actor, dramatist and theatre manager. Born Hereford. Left home and travelled to London with Samuel Johnson. As a friend of the Adams brothers he was in 1772, one of the first residents in their newly built Adelphi Terrace, buying number 5 (later renumbered 4) where he died. More often portrayed in his lifetime than any contemporary, save for the monarch.
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David Garrick
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David Garrick - WC2
Cast bronze, designed by Doll and modelled by Fehr. Erected by Herbrand Russe...
Sir Isaac Newton's house- detailed
plaque inside building at top of stairway directly facing entrance
Spirit of Soho Mural
Interesting that Coca Cola are specifically mentioned on the panel but not as...
The Adelphi
The Adelphi This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the...
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David Garrick
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William Shakespeare - British Library
An information panel informs that the statue was commissioned by David Garric...
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Jon Pertwee
Actor. Born 3 Sheffield Terrace, Kensington. Having served in the Royal Navy and the Naval Intelligence Division during WW2 he became widely known during his 18 years (1959–77) playing Chief Petty...
Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA
3 memorials
Sarah Flower Adams
Actress, hymnwriter and poet. Born Sarah Fuller Flower in Old Harlow, Essex. She wrote the words to the hymn 'Nearer, my God, to Thee'. In 1837 she turned to acting, playing several leading roles, ...
1 memorial
Peter Cushing
Actor. Born Peter Wilton Cushing in Kenley, Surrey. After playing small roles on stage, he went to America where he performed in several films, including one with Laurel and Hardy. Returning to Bri...
Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA
1 memorial
Dick Whittington
Born in Pauntley, Gloucestershire, second son of a wealthy man. Thrice Lord Mayor of London: 1397, 1406 and 1420 (actually four times but two were consecutive). Three times Master of the Mercers' C...
Person, Literature, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration, Theatre
8 memorials
J.B. Priestley
Novelist, playwright and essayist. Wrote "When we are married" and "An Inspector Calls".
1 memorial
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Stanley Lupino
SE24, Ardbeg Road, 33
Stanley Lupino (1893 - 1942) actor & comedian, lived here. The Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Nurses' home
W1, Beaumont Street, Agnes Keyser House
This home for nurses, the gift of the British War Relief Society of America and other friends of King Edward VII's Hospital for Officers,...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Quintin Hogg at Cavendish Square
W1, Cavendish Square, 5
See Royal Polytechnic Institute for some of the history of this building.
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Kool and the Gang
Jazz, R&B, Disco, Soul and Funk group. Originally formed as the 'Jazziacs' in Jersey City, New Jersey. 'Kool' is the nickname of Robert Bell (one of its founders). The group has included many d...
1 memorial
Old St Paul's Cathedral
From Engineering Timelines : "The present St Paul's Cathedral, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, is the fourth cathedral on this site. The first two Anglo-Saxon buildings were timber, and the third...
5 memorials
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