1937

Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson

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Actor. Born London. Died St. Margaret's Bay, near Dover.

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Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson

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Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson

Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson, actor, lived here. Born 1853, died 1937.

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Playwright, actor and director. He trained and performed as an actor before taking up writing. His first play to be produced in London's west-end, 'The Birthday Party' was received with almost univ...

Person, Literature, Seriously Famous, Theatre

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Jack Buchanan

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Person, Cinema, Dance, Music / songs, Theatre, Scotland

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Bycullah Athenaeum

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Hoxton Hall

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Building, Community / Clubs, Music / songs, Religion, Theatre

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Ellen Terry

Born in Coventry. From an acting family her stage career started at age 8. When 17 she retired from the stage to marry artist G.F. Watts, 30 years her senior. Her desire for the stage was greater t...

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