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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