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A 1930s autograph of the British actress Margaret Lockwood — 1930s autograph of actress Margaret Lockwood

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4^th November, 2018 Actor/actress

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Margaret Lockwood Film camera

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The Lady Vanishes (1938)

Homes, Screening, Blue Plaque

Margaret Lockwood to be honoured with English Heritage blue plaque

The plaque will be installed at the British actress’s former home in Upper Norwood, followed by a screening of The Lady Vanishes.

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