Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Dame Sybil Thorndike
Dame Sybil Thorndike, Actress, Freeman of the City of Rochester, and her brother, Russell Thorndike, author, lived in this house from 1884 until 1892 when their father, the Rev. A.J.W. Thorndike was a minor canon at the Cathedral
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 51° 23.363′ N, 0° 30.17′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. Marker is on Minor Canon Row, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester, England ME1 1ST, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Saxon Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Rochester Castle Moat (a few steps from this marker); John Fisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Abdication House (within shouting distance of this marker); Justice Tree (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site of Henry III Gate (about 120 meters away); Guildhall (about 150 meters away); The Bull Hotel (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Also see . . . Dame Sybil Thorndike. (Submitted on June 2, 2020.)
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