Fiction    From 1977 

Star Wars

Categories: Cinema

A series of science-fiction films, formulated and originally directed by George Lucas, with the tag-line 'a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away'. The first films comprised a trilogy, and were followed by a prequel, again of three films. As a sequel to the original stories, three further films have been released.

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Star Wars

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Sir Christopher Lee

This plaque honours Christopher Lee CBE, actor with 60 years in motion pictur...

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Stuart Freeborn

Stuart Freeborn 1914 - 2013 The acclaimed motion picture make-up artist, ofte...

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Rotherhithe Picture Research Library

Rotherhithe Picture Research Library

An educational charity, opened as part of Sands Films Studio, and situated in the same Grade II listed building. The library is home to thousands of old photographs, postcards and magazines. Pictur...

Building, Cinema, Museums / Libraries

1 memorial
Victor McLaglen

Victor McLaglen

Boxer and film actor.  Born as Victor Andrew D'Biere McLaglen in, according to him, Tunbridge Wells.  Brought up in South Africa. Joined the British army aged 14 and so was forced to leave.  Went t...

Person, Cinema, Sport / Games, USA

1 memorial
Bob Hope

Bob Hope

Actor and comedian. Born Leslie Townes Hope at 44 Craigton Road, Eltham. His family emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1908 and he became an American citizen in 1920. He started his career on the stage bef...

Person, Cinema, Seriously Famous, TV & Radio, USA

1 memorial
Coronet Cinema - Camberwell

Coronet Cinema - Camberwell

Opened in 1913, as Camberwell Central Cinema, it suffered bomb damage but was reopened in 1945. It closed in 1948 and was being used for storage when a bad fire in 1957 prompted the decision to dem...

Building, Cinema

1 memorial
King's Hall Picture Palace

King's Hall Picture Palace

It is thought to have been the first purpose built cinema in Britain, with a seating capacity of 850. Over the years it was renamed as the 'Gaiety Picture House' and then the 'Regent Cinema'. It wa...

Building, Cinema

1 memorial

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Sisterhood of the Holy Cross

Sisterhood of the Holy Cross

Also known as the Park Village Community, this was the first Anglican convent since the Reformation. It was founded in Park Village West. The sisterhood was financed by a committee of wealthy and p...

Group, Religion

1 memorial
Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Formed by the merger of the Municipal Boroughs of Twickenham and of Richmond and of Barnes.

Group, Politics & Administration

4 memorials