Actor, dramatist and theatre manager. Born Hereford. Left home and travelled to London with Samuel Johnson. As a friend of the Adams brothers he was in 1772, one of the first residents in their newly built Adelphi Terrace, buying number 5 (later renumbered 4) where he died. More often portrayed in his lifetime than any contemporary, save for the monarch.
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David Garrick
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David Garrick - WC2
Cast bronze, designed by Doll and modelled by Fehr. Erected by Herbrand Russe...
Sir Isaac Newton's house- detailed
plaque inside building at top of stairway directly facing entrance
Spirit of Soho Mural
Interesting that Coca Cola are specifically mentioned on the panel but not as...
The Adelphi
The inscription was created by Sharpington. The photo on his page (27 Novembe...
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William Shakespeare - British Library
An information panel informs that the statue was commissioned by David Garric...
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Lyceum Theatre
A theatre with this name has been in the locality since 1765. The present site opened on 14th July 1834 to a design by Samuel Beazley. In 1904 the facade and portico were retained but the main buil...
1 memorial
Sir John Gielgud
Actor. Born 7 Gledhow Gardens, South Kensington as Arthur John Gielgud, great nephew to Ellen Terry. The name indicates his Lithuanian descent. A great Shakespearean actor, he is possibly best know...
4 memorials
Judy Campbell
Film, television and stage actor. Born Judith Mary Gamble in Lincolnshire. Film, television and stage actress. Known as Noël Coward's muse. Her daughter was the actress and singer Jane Birkin. Died...
1 memorial
The Theatre
The site of The Theatre is the tall building to the left in this image. Often claimed to be the first London building specially devoted to the performance of plays though the Red Lion Theatre in Wh...
3 memorials
The Mousetrap
The world's longest running play - still going in 2013.  Written by Agatha Christie who gave the rights to her grandson.  We've heard the butler did it.
2 memorials
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