Author Topic: KATHLEEN HARRISON -ACTRESS = Raynes Park - MERTON  (Read 9576 times)

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Re: KATHLEEN HARRISON -ACTRESS = Raynes Park - MERTON
« Reply #27 on: Friday 17 November 23 18:22 GMT (UK) »
Just to say that she is buried in Chislehurst Cemetery (South East London) together with one of her sons, Michael. As it happens, I've just authorised work on the grave as the inscription has become pretty illegible. It should all be completed in early 2024.

She is currently  listed at Mortlake Crematorium on findagrave :
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234555018/kathleen-harrison

If she were moved to the correct cemetery, a grave photo could be requested when the restoration is completed.
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2132953/chislehurst-cemetery

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Re: KATHLEEN HARRISON -ACTRESS = Raynes Park - MERTON
« Reply #28 on: Thursday 11 April 24 15:07 BST (UK) »
Kathleen's  gravestone in Chislehurst has now all been spruced up, and here's the link via Find a Grave, together with a photo of the grave. I'm trying to work out how to change some of the text as there are few bits which need correcting.

So nice to read everyone's comments about her work. I'm going through all the scrapbooks, letters and photos from her career...so interesting and varied. I'm planning to make a website where I can put some of the material...my retirement activity!

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Re: KATHLEEN HARRISON -ACTRESS = Raynes Park - MERTON
« Reply #30 on: Friday 12 April 24 08:13 BST (UK) »
Well for a Northern Lass she portrayed a Cockney so well, utterly convincing .

What a difference to today’s “ stars”——I do not recognise the vast majority at all.
Kathleen’s generation were much more private ,we really only knew what we saw on screen.So much pleasure given and by today’s standards at very low cost.
Best wishes in your quest and thanks for  the memories!
Viktoria.