The Lyceum

The Lyceum (HM29W9)

Location: London, England WC2E 7RQ Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
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N 51° 30.7', W 0° 7.185'

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Henry Irving was the first actor to be knighted (1895).
From 1878 - 1902 he managed the Lyceum Theatre.

Whilst working at the Lyceum as Irving's acting manager,
Bram Stoker wrote Dracula.

This plaque was unveiled by Ian Mckellen (KBE 1988)
on 13th February 2006 to commemorate the centenary of Irving's death.

Plaque donated by The Edgar Allan Poe Society.
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HM NumberHM29W9
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Year Placed2006
Placed ByEdgar Allen Poe Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 at 1:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)30U E 699856 N 5710660
Decimal Degrees51.51166667, -0.11975000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 51° 30.7', W 0° 7.185'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds51° 30' 42" N, 0° 7' 11.1" W
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Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 21 Wellington St, London England WC2E 7RQ, GB
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