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Person    | Female  Born 7/6/1931 

Virginia McKenna

Categories: Cinema, Animals, Theatre

Virginia McKenna

Actor and wild-life campaigner. Born Marylebone. Briefly married to actor Denholm Elliott, then to actor Bill Travers 1957 until his death in 1994. Played Violette Szabo, in the 1958 film 'Carve Her Name with Pride'. 1966 McKenna and Travers made the film 'Born Free' and through that they both became life-long campaigners for wild-life.

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Virginia McKenna

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Szabo plaque

In memory of Violette Szabo GC and the Stockwell residents who gave their liv...

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National Council for Animal Welfare

National Council for Animal Welfare

One of a number of organisations active in the 1920s promoting animal welfare.

Group, Animals

1 memorial
Davey

Davey

'Special friend Davey', who, we are guessing, was a pet.

Animal, Animals

1 memorial
Maria Dickin

Maria Dickin

Social reformer and animal welfare pioneer. Born at 1 Farrington Terrace (Now 41 Cassland Road), Hackney. She saw the plight of sick animals and owners who could not afford veterinary fees, whilst ...

Person, Animals, Philanthropy

1 memorial
Rough

Rough

Rough, the little dog of A. Bishop and family.

Animal, Animals

1 memorial