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Title
Date(s)
- 1957 (Accumulation)
- 1769 (Publication)
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8vo, 1 volume
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Name of creator
Biographical history
KING, THOMAS, son of a tradesman, parish of St. George’s, Hanover Square; b. 20 Aug 1730; adm. Jun 1744; articled to a London solicitor, but went on the stage; engaged by Garrick for Drury Lane 1748; acted under Thomas Sheridan (qv) at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin 1750-8, where he made his mark as an actor in comedy; again at Drury Lane 1759-1802; the original Sir Peter Teazle in the first production of The School for Scandal, 8 May 1777, and Puff in the original cast of The Critic 29 Oct 1779; connected with the management of Drury Lane and Sadler’s Wells; ruined himself by gambling; m. 1766 --- Baker, hornpipe dancer; d. 11 Dec 1805. DNB.
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Conditions governing access
Access to rare books is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, in cases where the item in unavailable at another UK repository.
Conditions governing reproduction
A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School's Policy on Archive and Heritage Collections, and under provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce images of items in the custody of Westminster School must be sought from its Governing Body.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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- Westminster School (Accumulator)
- Greene, Godfrey George Roundell, 1888-1956 (Accumulator)
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- English
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- Latin