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Unity Theatre

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Unity Theatre grew out of the agitprop street theatre in the East End of London in the early 1930's. The theatre, a converted chapel, was destroyed by fire in 1975.

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Unity Theatre

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Unity Theatre inscription

This memorial is on the first floor facade of the building, to the left of th...

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Unity Theatre plaque

This plaque is on the front facade at ground floor level, between the two win...

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Harold Pinter

Harold Pinter

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

1 memorial
Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier

Laurence Olivier, Baron Olivier

Born Dorking, Surrey, as Laurence Kerr Olivier. With his wife Vivien Leigh, he managed the St James's Theatre from 1950 to its closure in 1957. Founding Director of the National Theatre, 1963 - 197...

Person, Cinema, Seriously Famous, Theatre

3 memorials
Frank Theobalds

Frank Theobalds

Clerk of Works during the building of the Stanley Halls, and subsequently resident Secretary and Manager.

Person, Architecture, Theatre

1 memorial
Garrick Theatre

Garrick Theatre

Built for W S Gilbert in 1889, the Garrick Theatre has continued to thrive largely on a mixed diet of comedy, comedy-drama and farce. The theatre is reputed to be haunted by the ghost of actor mana...

Building, Paranormal, Theatre

1 memorial
Bernard N. Mills

Bernard N. Mills

Second son of Bertram.  The picture shows him with his brother, Cyril.  We think Bernard is on the left.  Died at home in London.

Person, Animals, Theatre

1 memorial

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Suffragette Fellowship

Suffragette Fellowship

Founded by Edith How-Martyn to "perpetuate the memory of the pioneers and outstanding events connected with women's emancipation and especially with the militant suffrage campaign, 1905-14, and thu...

Group, Gender Issues

1 memorial
Howell Powell Edwards

Howell Powell Edwards

Born Wales.   Studied at Oxford and entered the church.  Married Elizabeth Pugh, the daughter of the family where he was working as tutor.  Oxford Council Member and Canon of Llandaff Cathedral.  H...

Person, Religion, Wales

1 memorial