The fourth theatre on the site since restoration times, this is the oldest theatre in use in London. In 1745 the National Anthem had its first public performance here, in an earlier building.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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Theatre Royal - SWET
Theatreland - Home of the performing arts in London A joint venture by the C...
Thomas Doggett
This plaque raises some questions. Firstly, how could he have 'died a pauper'...
Other Subjects
London Pavilion
The picture source is a lovely site about the theatre and Arthur Lloyd who performed there.
1 memorial
Spotlight
Publishes casting directories.
1 memorial
The Rose Theatre - Kingston upon Thames
Its layout is based on the former Rose Theatre in Southwark. The front rows have no seats, but instead of standing space for 'groundlings', patrons bring their own cushions. A plaque at the entranc...
1 memorial
Jack Buchanan
Actor-manager, song-and-dance entertainer. Born Helensburgh near Glasgow. Died in the Middlesex Hospital. His ashes were scattered from the deck of a Cunard Liner in recognition of his 50+ trans...
1 memorial
Ann Oldfield
Actress. Possibly born in Pall Mall. Worked a lot for the Drury Lane company. Died at home in Grosvenor Street at 59 or 60, depending on source - perhaps the street has been renumbered.
1 memorial
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Southwark Council
The London Borough of Southwark was created as an amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Southwark, Camberwell and Bermondsey. Southwark council annually invites proposals for new plaques fro...
91 memorials
Science Museum war memorial
SW7, Exhibition Road
This plaque is made of a single piece of cast iron.
War dead | WW1, WW2
12 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
12 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
Florence Nightingale
Nurse, statistician, author. Born in Italy (go on, guess which city) while her parents were on the grand tour. Her sister was born one year earlier in Naples, and named Frances Parthenope, the Gree...
6 memorials
Ruy Barbosa
W14, Holland Park Gardens, 17
Ruy Barbosa, 1849 - 1923, eminent Brazilian statesman and jurist lived here, 1895. Anglo-Brazilian Society
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Lord Jellicoe
Born Southampton. Commander of the fleet and victor at the Battle of Jutland 1916, although he was criticized for his tactics. Governor of New Zealand from 1920 - 1924. Held the title Viscount Broc...
6 memorials
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