Collection of Correspondence relating to the Shakespeare Commemorative Service, Southwark Cathedral, 23 April 1909 1908-1909

Leftwich, Ralph Winnington

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Epithet: Dr physician and writer? British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000349.0x00022c A Shakespeare commemorative service was held in Southwark Cathedral on 23 April 1909. This appeared to occur on (or rather the day before) the 345th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth, and had been organised by Dr. Ralph Winnington Leftwich. In 1912 the polymath and homeopath Ralph Winnington Leftwich M.D....

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Leftwich, Ralph Winnington, 1849-1919

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