Taken from Derby Works Collection. The actress Sarah Bernhardt (centre) with her entourage at St Pancras station, 28 July 1894. The party were travelling in a private saloon which could be booked for groups.
Sarah Bernhardt was one of the world's most famous actresses during the second half of the 19th century, and she appeared on stage in Britain, Europe and America. She also appeared in early films.
It was said that when in England she always travelled by the Midland Railway if possible!
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