The Local Boy Who Saved Shakespeare | MADE IN PRESCOTIA

Did you know one of England’s greatest Shakespearean actors was born right here in Prescot, Lancashire? In this episode of MADE IN PRESCOTIA, we walk down Kemble Street to uncover the forgotten story of John Philip Kemble. Born in 1757 at a lodging house on what was then called Hill Street, Kemble and his sister Sarah Siddons went on to define the Edwardian theatre era and completely revitalise the works of William Shakespeare. Join me as we explore why a travelling theatre troupe chose Prescot, the legend of his baptism at St. Mary's Church, and the incredible open-air performances at Tan Yard. Plus, I share a rare look at a first-edition 1825 book of the Kemble Memoirs. If you love Merseyside heritage, local history, or are visiting the Shakespeare North Playhouse, you won't want to miss this! ⏳ Video Chapters: [00:00] Growing Up on Kemble Street [02:55] A 1916 Discovery in the Advertiser [04:47] 93 Hill Street: The Lodging House [07:18] Why the Kemble Family Came to Prescot [10:30] The Baptism at St. Mary's Church [14:26] Instilling a Love for Shakespeare [16:55] The Open-Air Theatre at Tan Yard [18:37] Rare 1825 Kemble Memoirs Book 🎨 About the Channel: I’m Philip Battle, a pavement artist and local history enthusiast. "Made in Prescotia" is a vlog series dedicated to uncovering the hidden stories, architectural heritage, and fascinating people of Prescot and the wider Lancashire area. If you enjoyed this walk through history, please hit the LIKE button, leave a COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more local history adventures! JOIN THE HISTORY FIX CLUB!! 😀😎👌🏻 🤔 Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @prescotian   😎 If you enjoy this video you can GIVE A SUPER THANKS!!! 😀👌🏻 For more information, visit our Born & Raised in Prescot Facebook Page -   / prescote   #Prescot #LocalHistory #LancashireHeritage #JohnPhilipKemble #ShakespeareNorth #Merseyside #KembleStreet #BritishTheatreHistory #MadeInPrescotia #PhilipBattle #UrbanCanvas