Welcome to Herefordshire Museum Service’s David Garrick collections
David Garrick, the second son and third child of Peter and Arabella Garrick, was born at the Angel Inn, Hereford, on 19 February 1717. David's grandfather, David de la Garrique, was a Huguenot who fled France in 1685, and David's father Peter was brought to England in 1687.David Garrick (19 February 1717 – 20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson.
He appeared in a number of amateur theatricals, and with his appearance in the title role of Shakespeare's Richard III, audiences and managers began to take notice.
The areas of David Garrick's Life
Life
A brief biography and timeline of key events in the life of David Garrick.
Collection
Images and transcripts of the David Garrick papers in the Hereford Collection.
Links
How to find out more about David Garrick and places to visit.
Portraits
Information about portraits of David Garrick and images from the Hereford Collection.
Celebrating 300 years of David Garrick – Lichfield
Lichfield will mark the 300th birthday of David Garrick Events will be taking place throughout Lichfield City Centre This year Lichfield will mark the 300th birthday of…
David Garrick Workshop celebrating 300 years
Discovering David Garrick 12 October 2017 10.30-1.00, Tickets £8.00 To mark the 300th anniversary of David Garrick’s birth in Hereford, discover the life and work…