Actress Marie Lloyd stood firm on Norwich theatre trip
Marie Lloyd in the early 1900s. Picture: Archant Library/Supplied - Credit: Archant Library/Supplied She was the queen of the music hall, one of the biggest stars in the land. But when Marie Lloyd came to Norwich in the early 1900s she balked at being asked to adjust her behaviour and performance. At the time, women faced tremendous challenges carving a space for their careers especially in such a public role as an entertainer. The man inviting her to the city was Frederick William Fitt, who ...
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