Margaret Woffington, known professionally as Peg Woffington, was an Irish actress and socialite of the Georgian era. Peg and Peggy were a common pet name for those called Margaret until the late 20th century.
Margaret Woffington, by John Lewis, 1753
A painting of Peg Woffington visiting a fictional poet called Triplet, painted by Rebecca Solomon, 100 years after the death of Woffington.
Margaret Woffington in bed after her paralysis, circa 1758.
Monument in St Mary's church, Teddington
Signora Violante (1682–1741) was a rope-dancer, acrobat, commedia dell'arte actor and theatre company manager.
Rope dancing