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William MacQuitty blue plaque

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William MacQuitty blue plaque
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William MacQuitty, a film-maker, writer and photographer, lived at 89 Princetown Road in County Down from 1905 until 2004. A blue plaque from the Ulster History Circle still marks the house, preserving his name against the ordinary flow of years. He may have watched cars pass that road or listened to rain on the roof, but the plaque ensures his life remains visible instead of fading into forgetfulness.
This blue commemorative plaque records: William MacQuitty 1905-2004 film-maker, writer and photographer lived here Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.
William MacQuitty was a versatile British film producer, screenwriter, and photographer, best known for producing "The Red Shoes" (1948) and initiating the production of "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), both considered cinematic masterpieces.

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