Margaret Woffington, was an Irish actress and socialite of the Georgian era.
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
Masks and Faces is a British historical comedy play written by Charles Reade and Tom Taylor which was first performed in 1852. It features the Irish actress Peg Woffington as a major character. It pro
First book edition title page (1854)