Blue Plaque: Sir Cedric Hardwicke plaque

The public map records this plaque for Blue Plaque: Sir Cedric Hardwicke. Its recorded inscription reads: Actor of stage and screen Theatre Director Particularly known for his interpretations of Shaw and Shakespeare Born at Lye Cross 19 February 1893 Knighted in 1933 and returned in 1935 to open the new library d. 6 August 1964 New York

Sir Cedric Hardwicke was a renowned British actor and theatre director, celebrated for his performances in Shakespearean plays and works by George Bernard Shaw; he was knighted in 1933 for his contributions to the arts.