Plaque Unveiling: Elsa and Edith Lanchester
Date
Sun 13 Jul 2025
Organised by the Battersea Society. Edith Lanchester (1871-1966) was a socialist, feminist, and suffragette who gained some notoriety in 1895 when her family had her incarcerated in the Priory Asylum for planning to live with her lover Seamas Sullivan. Her daughter Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986) had a long career on stage, film and television. She is most remembered for her role in the film, The Bride of Frankenstein.
This plaque will commemorate both mother and daughter on the site of their former home, 27 Leathwaite Road. Booking not required.
Event Performance Details
Sun 13 Jul
14:00 (1 hour ) - Leathwaite Road
Event Location
Need to Know
Genre
Wandsworth Heritage
Pricing
Free
Recommended Age
All Ages
Accessibility
Mostly visual
