Father of modern ventriloquism. Popularised the use of a single dummy. Father of . Born in Poplar. Died Wembley.
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Fred Russell
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Fred Russell
Fred Russell, 1862 - 1957, father of modern ventriloquism, lived here in flat...
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Patty Astley
Wife of Philip; see there for more info. We cannot be certain that the image represents Patty.
1 memorial
Murder in the Cathedral - London premiere
This verse play by TS Eliot concerning the murder of Becket, had its London premiere at The Duchess Theatre in 1936.
1 memorial
W. B. Yeats
Poet and dramatist. Born in Dublin to John Butler Yeats. Â A member of The Rhymers' Club. Died in Roquebrune, France.
6 memorials
Prince of Wales Theatre
Built as Prince's Theatre by Charles Phipps in 1884.  Just 2 years later it was renamed as the Prince of Wales Theatre after the future Edward VII.  It was rebuilt in 1937, designed by Robert Cromie.
1 memorial
Robert Harbin
Magician-inventor, origami pioneer. Born as Ned Williams in South Africa. Came to London aged 20. Credited with introducing origami to this country. Throughout the 1960s he had his own TV show 'Pap...
1 memorial
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