Actor-manager. Ran the St James's Theatre from about 1891 until his death in 1918.
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Sir George Alexander
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Sir George Alexander
London County Council Sir George Alexander, 1858 - 1918, actor manager, live...
St James's Theatre - 3 reliefs
The four bas-relief panels by Edward Bainbridge Copnall depict the heads of G...
St James's Theatre - SWET
Theatreland - heart of the performing arts in London. St James's Theatre O...
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House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc
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Dr Alfred Salter
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Sir George Grey
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