Renowned Shakespearean actor and philanthropist.
Also known as Ned Allen. Born London near Bishopsgate and baptised at St Botolphs in 1566. Theatre manager and actor. Owned the Manor of Dulwich and founded the Fortune Theatre in EC1 and nearby, Dulwich College, and Alleyn's School. Favourite actor of Elizabeth I and James I. Died at home at Dulwich.
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Edward Alleyn
The original buildings of Dulwich College, founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn a...
This sculpture depicts a scene on a stage, in which Alleyn is acting with a y...
Good master Edward Alleyn's Fortune Theatre stood on a site near here in 1600.
Southwark Cathedral For over 1,000 years Christians have worshipped here. AD ...
The church has two information boards, both of a standard design, which we wo...
The headquarters of The Salvation Army leadership and officer training which delivers education and training programmes for the United Kingdom.
Headmaster of Harrow School 1845 – 59. Born Leicester, son of a vicar. Educated Rugby and Cambridge, became a vicar and was then elected headmaster of Harrow. Resigned that post and went on to be: ...
The school was originally founded in 1695, although its first location is unknown, as is its closure date. The bluecoat statues are probably the finest examples in London.
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