The journal of I. Williams Jr. [manuscript] : containing an account of all remarkable occurrences which have come to his knowledge commencing on Easter Monday 1816, 1816-1817.

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The journal of I. Williams Jr. [manuscript] : containing an account of all remarkable occurrences which have come to his knowledge commencing on Easter Monday 1816, 1816-1817.

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The diary runs from April 15 to October 11, 1816, and from January 1 to January 17, 1817. Williams tells of going to the Drury Lane Theatre on June 22, 1816, to see Mrs. Siddons play the part of Lady Macbeth before a "house greatly crowded from the time the door was opened."

1 item ; 18 x 11.5 cm.

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Wood, Mathew, Mayor, fl. 1816-1817.

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Williams, I., Junior, fl. 1816-1817.

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Gruoch, Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland

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Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831

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Sarah Siddons was a famous 18th century British actress, best known for the role of Lady Macbeth; Miss Coates of Glasgow was her friend. From the description of Sarah Siddons letters to Miss Coates, 1795-1802. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 755229191 English actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. [Prince?] Hoare, [1816] July 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663260 From the description of Autograph tic...

Drury Lane Theatre

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The Drury Lane Theatre in London is the oldest English theater still in use. From the description of Financial records, 1747-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78201833 From the guide to the Financial records, 1747-1817., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) The performances took place at the King's theatre, Haymarket and at the Lyceum between 1809 and 1812. Some of Benjamin Wyatt's plans for the rebuilding of...

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. ...