| Author: |
Smith, Jane
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Irving's former landlady in Sunderland |
| Address: |
39 Fawcett Street, Sunderland |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, March, 28 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She hopes Irving will forgive her for writing, but she hears so much of his talent that she must ask if he is the Mr Irving who made his debut in Sunderland, on which occasion she said he would never make an actor as he was too modest for the stage. If so she will never say the same again, and will feel proud of having him under her roof. He lodged with her in Vine Place and she will treasure the old looking glass he used when practising gestures. She has now lost all her family, but a lonely old woman can still feel pleasure in hearing natural genius appreciated. She would love to hear from Irving. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Irving's professional debut was in Sunderland on 29th September 1856. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/38) |
| Ref.No: |
3720 |
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| Author: |
Mathews, Charles James
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1803-1878 actor |
| Address: |
Newcastle-on-Tyne |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, March, 29 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He sends a cutting of review of Irving playing Arthur Merivale and writes "With industry and perseverance I think this young man may some day realize the favourable anticipation of the critic". What does Irving think? |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Irving played Arthur Merivale in 'The Silver Lining' at the Prince of Wales's Theatre, Liverpool, season December 1865-July 1866. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/14) |
| Ref.No: |
2196 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
James, Eleanor Mary
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Mrs John, 1822-1910 friend, widow of a doctor, m.1849 |
| Address: |
10 Pelham Place, South Kensington |
| Date: |
[1874?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
In haste. With best love. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Signed only with initials on hand delivered envelope. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) |
| Ref.No: |
1528 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
James, Eleanor Mary
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Mrs John, 1822-1910 friend, widow of a doctor, m.1849 |
| Address: |
10 Pelham Place, South Kensington |
| Date: |
1874, April, [8] Wednesday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
On what night except Saturday would she like to see the Globe and Toole? He will be delighted to send her a seat. He has many things to tell her. How long is it since they met? He must resolve to see her on a certain day regularly, which is the only safeguard. Love to them both. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
With envelope postmarked 9th April? Transcript in THM/37/1/14. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) |
| Ref.No: |
1529 |
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| Author: |
Mathews, Charles James
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1803-1878 actor |
| Address: |
Jury's Hotel, Dublin |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, April, 10 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He replies to a letter from Irving dated April 1st and received in Glasgow, asking him to dinner, and at first thought a joke. However perhaps Irving would like to come to him for the day instead. It would only mean two nights' travelling, etc. with no time to change clothes. He promises a typical Irish meal and an open carriage. Irving could stay an extra night to see Mathews at the Gaiety, the alternative being Charlotte Saunders at the Theatre Royal, but he may have seen her. |
| Published: |
L. Irving, p.238-39. |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/5) |
| Ref.No: |
2197 |
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