George and Weedon Grossmith

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• Weedon Grossmith — also illustrated the book to much acclaim.Life and careerGrossmith was born in London and grew up in St. Pancras and Hampstead, London. His father, George Grossmith (1820–80), was the chief court reporter for The Times and other newspapers at the …   Wikipedia

• George Grossmith — (9 December 1847 ndash; 1 March 1912) was an English comedian, writer, composer, actor, and singer. His performing career spanned more than four decades. As a writer and composer, he created 18 comic operas, nearly 100 musical sketches, some 600… …   Wikipedia

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