WebMargaret Woffington(18 October 1720 – 28 March 1760),[1]known professionally as Peg Woffington, was an Irishactressand socialiteof the Georgian era. Peg and Peggy were a common pet name for those called Margaret until the late 20th century. Early life Woffington was born of humble origins in Dublin, Ireland. WebOct 14, 2014 · Peg Woffington. Paperback – October 14, 2014. ABOUT the middle of the last century, at eight o'clock in the evening, in a large but poor apartment, a man was slumbering on a rough couch. His rusty and worn suit of black was of a piece with his uncarpeted room, the deal table of home manufacture, and its slim unsnuffed candle.

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WebPeg Woffington By Miss C. McAsey (Read to Old Dublin Society, 9th March, 1959 Society in Dublin at the commencement of the 18th century was cast into three groups. The nobility and gentry played at politics by day and disported themselves in the gaming houses or ballrooms by night. The middle class, comprised of those WebMargaret “Peg” Woffington. English Actress. 1718 – 1760 A.D. Margaret or Peg Woffington, an English actress, of Irish parentage, born at Dublin. After playing a number of years in … mystic harbor condos corpus christi

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WebActress Peg Woffington was born in Dublin and began her career as a street singer. At the age of 10 she made her stage debut in a Juvenile production of 'the Beggars Opera'. She … WebDec 31, 2014 · Peg Woffington and her world by Dunbar, Janet. Publication date 1968 Topics Woffington, Margaret, d. 1760, Theater -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century, Actors -- Great Britain -- Biography Publisher Boston : Houghton Mifflin Collection WebPeg Woffington (1910) (1910) mystic hampton inn \u0026 suites