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Plaque

Sir Alec Guinness - WC2

Inscription

Sir Alec Guinness, in recognition of his unique contribution to British cinema.
Commemorating the centenary of cinema, 1996.
In association with the British Film Institute.

Site: Equity building (2 memorials)

WC2, West Street / Upper St Martin's Lane, Guild House, Equity

Formerly Motograph House (possibly numbered 2-6) in West Street, this building's address is now Guild House, Upper St Martin's Lane and is offices for Equity, the actors' union.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Sir Alec Guinness

Actor. Born at 155 Lauderdale Mansions South, Lauderdale Road, Maida Vale, as...

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British Film Institute

In 1996 the BFI erected 126 plaques across Britain to commemorate the centena...

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