Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
David Garrick
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024
1. David Garrick Marker
On this site, between the years 1709-1970, stood Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School where the great actor David Garrick was a pupil in 1737.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.
Location. 51° 23.276′ N, 0° 30.332′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. Marker is on High Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is above the frontage of "Hairstyle Avenue". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 High Street, Rochester, England ME1 1JN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The French Hospital (1718 - 2018) (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Sapsea's House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eastgate House (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Eastgate House (about 90 meters away); Restoration House (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Restoration House (about 210 meters away); Abdication House (about 210 meters away); The Vines (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Regarding David Garrick. David Garrick was an English actor, producer, dramatist, poet, and co-manager of the Drury
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Also see . . . David Garrick - Theatre Reforms, Drury Lane.
Excerpt from the Britannica entry: "Garrick entered the acting profession anonymously, in a mask. In March 1741, upon the illness of the actor billed to take the part, he dashed onto the stage as Harlequin at a small, unlicensed theatre in Goodman’s Fields.(Submitted on January 28, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024
2. David Garrick Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
