An educational charity, opened as part of Sands Films Studio, and situated in the same Grade II listed building. The library is home to thousands of old photographs, postcards and magazines. Pictures are classified by themes, countries and historical periods, to enable researchers to find what they are looking for. The library is open to the public every weekday from 10am until 4pm with free entry.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Rotherhithe Picture Research Library
Plaque unveiled by Sir Derek Jacobi.
Actor. Born Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft in Croydon.
Founded by journalist Eric George, who wanted to draw attention to the magnificent "cinema theatre" movie palaces of the twenties and thirties that were beginning to disappear from our towns and ci...
Opened as the Royal Pavilion West and subjected to many name changes over the years, including: Royal West London Theatre, Marylebone Theatre, West London Theatre.  Converted to a cinema in 1932.  ...
Actor and comedian. Born Ronald Balfour Corbett in Edinburgh. His career started in the theatre, particularly in cabaret with Danny La Rue. He came to national fame in BBCÂ television's sketch show ...
Person, Cinema, Seriously Famous, Theatre, TV & Radio, Scotland
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