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G. W. Anson
George W. Anson (25 November 1847 – 2 August 1920) was a British actor. He specialised in comedy roles, and appeared in New York and Sydney, Australia. He appeared in plays of Shakespeare, particularly in productions by Herbert Beerbohm Tree. Early life and career Anson was born in Montrose, Angus, Montrose in Scotland; his father was actor John W. Anson, whose early career was with theatrical companies of Dundee, Perth, Scotland, Perth, Montrose and Inverness. His mother was the actress Barbara Johnson, the sister of Samuel Johnson (comedian), Samuel Johnson who played the low-comedy roles in the Henry Irving, Henry Irving Company at the Lyceum Theatre, London, Lyceum Theatre, London. George Anson first appeared on stage at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, Theatre Royal, Edinburgh in December 1865. During the next few years he gained a reputation as a character actor. He appeared in New York in 1872, in the burlesque ''La Belle Sauvage'' by John Brougham at the Broadway theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montrose, Angus
Montrose ( , gd, Monadh Rois) is a town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. Situated north of Dundee and south of Aberdeen, Montrose lies between the mouths of the North and South Esk rivers. It is the northernmost coastal town in Angus and developed as a natural harbour that traded in skins, hides, and cured salmon in medieval times. With a population of approximately 12,000, the town functions as a port, but the major employer is GlaxoSmithKline, which was saved from closure in 2006. The skyline of Montrose is dominated by the steeple of Old and St Andrew's Church, designed by James Gillespie Graham and built between 1832 and 1834. Montrose is a town with a wealth of architecture, and is a centre for international trade. It is an important commercial port for the oil and gas industry. It is known for its wide thoroughfare and high street, which leads to picturesque closes containing secluded gardens. The town has a view of a tidal lagoon, Montrose Basin, which is c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
