Rogues & Vagabonds

theatre, film & tv past and present 2001-2008 & 2013…

The Curious Origin of the Word ‘Trilby’ | Interesting Literature

How did the famous trilby hat get its name? Here’s a question for you: what was the biggest-selling novel of the Victorian era? And who wrote it – Dickens perhaps? … Continue reading

05/11/2016 · Leave a comment

Actress Miss Dorothea Baird (1875-1933)

This an original book-plate of the actress Dorothea Baird [1875-1933] from 1899, which I bought from collectors Vintage Views. Miss Baird first appeared on stage  in 1894 for the Oxford University Dramatic … Continue reading

07/31/2015 · 4 Comments