Photograph from Theatre Digs Visitors' Book, 1942

Photograph from Theatre Digs Visitors' Book, 1942

1942

This is a photograph from the Visitors' Book kept by Mr and Mrs Waplington in their lodgings at 5 Dryden Street, Nottingham.

From the 1930s Mr and Mrs Waplington ran a theatre lodging at No. 5 Dryden Street Nottingham for many of the performers who played at the Theatre Royal Nottingham. Here is a photograph that was attached to the book, which contained entries written by performers who visited the Theatre Royal during the Second World War. With a warm welcome, a generous meal and a good night’s sleep the quotes highlighted how important it is for the theatrical landlady to provide a real home from home for the busy touring actor.

The photograph wording reads as follows:
To Mr and Mrs Waplington

With all good wishes
Edna ???
&
Kaye ????

Photograph

Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

Researcher: Kelly Hart