Margaret Lockwood Blue Plaque

About This Blue Plaque

Margaret Lockwood was a renowned English actress who captivated audiences on stage, film, and television during the mid-20th century. Born in Karachi, British India in 1916, Lockwood and her family moved back to England when she was a child. Her love for acting blossomed at an early age, and she began studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London at just 15 years old.

Lockwood’s career took off in the late 1930s with her breakout role in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller “The Lady Vanishes” (1938). She quickly became a star of British cinema, known for her captivating performances in films like “The Man in Grey” (1943) and “The Wicked Lady” (1945). Her versatility as an actress allowed her to excel in a variety of genres, from drama and romance to comedy and suspense.

Beyond her successful film career, Lockwood also made her mark on stage and television. She appeared in numerous theatrical productions in London’s West End and even had her own television series, “The Royalty” (1957-1958). Lockwood’s contributions to the arts were recognized with a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1981.

From 1937 until her death in 1990, Margaret Lockwood resided at 14 Highland Road in Upper Norwood, located in the London Borough of Croydon. This blue plaque, erected in 2018, serves as a tribute to the legendary actress who called this place home for over five decades. Lockwood’s legacy as one of Britain’s most beloved and talented actresses continues to inspire aspiring performers and entertain audiences around the world.