Group    From 1/7/1905 

Magic Circle

Categories: Theatre

Dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of magic. Founded at Pinoli's Restaurant in Wardour Street by twenty-three magicians on July 1st 1905.

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Magic Circle

The Magic Circle was founded on this site at Pinoli's Restaurant by twenty-th...

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Robert Harbin

Plaque unveiled on the centenary of his birth, plus 2 days.

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Sir Ralph Richardson

Sir Ralph Richardson

Actor. Born Ralph David Richardson in Cheltenham. Along with Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, he dominated British theatre throughout the latter half of the 20th century. He started his career wi...

Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio, USA

1 memorial
Andrew Lloyd Webber

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Composer and impresario. Born in Kensingston. Immensely successful writer of stage musicals, including 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Evita', 'Cats', 'T...

Person, Music / songs, Seriously Famous, Theatre

1 memorial
Dame Joan Plowright, CBE

Dame Joan Plowright, CBE

Actor. Born Lincolnshire. Married Laurence Olivier in 1961 and survived as his widow in 1989. Died Northwood, London.

Person, Cinema, Theatre

1 memorial
Comic Heritage

Comic Heritage

Merged with the Heritage Foundation.

Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Theatre, TV & Radio

29 memorials
Stephen Poliakoff

Stephen Poliakoff

Film director and playwright. Born in Holland Park. At the age of 24 he became writer in residence at the National Theatre. His many works encompass the stage, cinema and television.

Person, Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio

1 memorial

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Wilfred Day

Wilfred Day

Cinema historian. His collection is now held at the Cinémathèque Française which has an on-line catalogue. Founded the Anima Masonic Lodge in November 1912, whose membership was entirely connected ...

Person, Cinema, History, TV & Radio

1 memorial
Herbert Huntly-Gordon

Herbert Huntly-Gordon

Architect and speculative builder.  Worked closely with the manufacturers Doulton and Company to produce a rough-faced terracotta for this type of neo-renaissance architectural decoration.  Ornamen...

Person, Architecture, Property

1 memorial
Frieze of Parnassus - Cellini

Frieze of Parnassus - Cellini

SW7, Kensington Road

The monument, officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, celebrates Victorian achievement and Prince Albert's passions and i...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Cecil Beaton - NW3

Cecil Beaton - NW3

NW3, Langland Gardens, 21

Sir Cecil Beaton, 1904 - 1980, photographer and designer, was born and lived here until 1911. Heath and Old Hampstead Society

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Guildhall - restored

Guildhall - restored

EC2, Guildhall Yard

Our picture shows the north-east corner of the Yard. The cyclist is in front of the two benches. The plaque is carved on the panel on the...

2 subjects commemorated, 3 creators