
green plaque
James Williamson and Cecil Hepworth green plaque
James Williamson · Cinema Pioneer
Inscription
“Between 1897-1915 Cecil Court became the heart of the early British film industry and was known as Flicker Alley. British film pioneers Cecil Hepworth & James Williamson had offices here, alongside international companies such as Gaumont, Nordisk and Vitagraph”
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1855-1933
Life dates
27 Cecil Court
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City of Westminster, Cecil Court Traders' Association
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James Williamson
cinema pioneer · (1855-1933)
Cecil Hepworth
film pioneer · (1874-1953)
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