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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Lilian Baylis
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(1874–1937) Theatrical manager with a passionate commitment to making serious drama, opera and ballet widely available. Her energies gave the *Old Vic and *Sadler's Wells their greatest days, and led directly to the existence of *English National Opera, the *Royal Ballet and the *Birmingham Royal Ballet.
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