Actor and theatre manager. Born Paris, into an international theatre family. ‘Father of Modern Pantomime', he introduced stars of popular music hall into his Christmas pantomimes.
From aged 27 for the rest of his life he ran the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and was nick-named 'Druriolanus'. He founded the Drury Lane Lodge of Freemasons, mainly consisting of actors, which, we believe, still meets at the theatre.
Died at home, 2 Bedford Place.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Augustus Harris
The cherubs hold theatrical masks. Musical instruments adorn the outer pilla...
Actress and singer. Born Caroline Maria Lupton in Eccleshill, Bradford. She made her theatrical debut in 1891 in the chorus of the operetta 'La Cigalle'. She graduated to small roles and eventually...
Poet, sculptor and performance artist. Born London.
Actor, dancer and singer. Born as Stanley Richard Lupino Hook, he was the father of actor and director Ida Lupino. He made his first stage appearance at the age of six and subsequently performed in...
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.
Their address is: New Inn Broadway London EC2A 3PR. From their website: "In 2008, a team of archaeologists from MOLA discovered the remains of The Theatre, one of London’s earliest playhouses, bur...
A major 'gravity' sewer running from Hackney to Beckton. Mainly designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette after an outbreak of cholera in 1853 and the 'Great Stink' in the Thames of 1858. Our picture shows...
As you can see in this photo, the plaque was unveiled inside, on a table, with a promise: "The stone memorial will have a permanent home ...
There is an identical plaque at the entrance to the tunnel on the south bank of the Thames.
Sculptor. 1880s-1920s active around Birmingham. His best known work in London is the terracotta frieze at Cutler's Hall.
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