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Martin, Helena Saville, 1814 - 1879

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1814 - 1879

Parallel Names

  • Faucit, Helena Saville, 1814 - 1879

Biography

She was the daughter of an actor from the Margate Company. She played many Shakespearian roles between 1833 and 1866. She became Lady Martin after her marriage and died in 1898. There is a marble pulpit in the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-Upon-Avon in dedication to her work.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

'Gamester'; 'The Tragedy Queen' Playbill, 1849

 Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/88
Scope and Contents

Performed on Friday 4 May 1849 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.

Dates: 1849

'Hunchback'; 'The Married Rake'; 'Innkeeper of Abbeville' or 'The Ostler and the Robber' Playbill, 1840

 Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/43
Scope and Contents

Performed on Tuesday 17 March 1840 at Theatre, Sheffield.

Dates: 1840